1970s Bitossi Ceramiche Rimini Blu Ceramic Jug

1970s Bitossi Ceramiche Rimini Blu Ceramic JugFrom the hands of Bitossis most celebrated creator, Aldo Londi, comes this 1970s handleless pitcher. Its part of the Rimini Blu collection, introduced at the turn of the 1960s, which was to become known for its vibrant oceanic colors and artistic etchings. While shades of green were a common visitor to the collections pieces, it was seldom as dominant a color as it is here, making for a unique collectible. Please note, this item is a truly original

Attributed to silver specialist Christofle

Certain characteristics make it clear that these bud vases from the 1980s are the work of Venini

A numbered re-edition of a design from a legendary ceramic artist – the late Aldo Londi – Vaso 1962 is a rounded vase punctuated with a square and diamond pattern

He continues to honour this today through designs – such as this piece – that feel lifted straight from a French Riviera fantasy

crafted in Nepal from recycled Italian yarns

such as this ice bucket

then painstakingly replicated across the tiny wooden squares

additions to the kitchen and dining room were often modeled on fish

Astier de Villatte's take on 'white ceramics' is anything but simple

inspired by Cap d'Antibes

the Bauhaus-inspired design is now handmade at the historic Berlin factory by a team of skilled artisans

however – once you whip this out