Bitossi “Seta” Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, Mid-20th Century

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An exquisite tall vase from the Seta (“silk”) series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s. This piece … Read more An exquisite tall vase from the Seta (“silk”) series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s. This piece features cylindrical sides with a flared base and rim, decorated with alternating horizontal bands in turquoise and metallic gold over an ivory ground. The surface is textured with Londi’s signature sgraffito technique, evoking the shimmer of woven silk. The interior is glazed in a vibrant turquoise, adding a striking contrast. Hand-marked on the underside and stamped Italy.

Highly collectible, the Seta line is one of Londi’s most refined bodies of work for Bitossi, prized for its luxurious palette and meticulous handwork.

Designer: Aldo Londi
Maker: Bitossi Ceramiche
Series: Seta (“Silk”)
Origin: Montelupo, Italy
Period: Mid-20th Century (c. 1960s–70s)
Materials: Glazed ceramic with gilt accents See less