{"product_id":"aldo-londi-sahara-ceramic-vase-for-bitossi-italy-c-1970","title":"Aldo Londi ‘Sahara’ Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy, c. 1970","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural glazed ceramic vase was designed by \u003cstrong\u003eAldo Londi\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003e“Sahara” series\u003c\/strong\u003e, associated with \u003cstrong\u003eBitossi Ceramiche\u003c\/strong\u003e in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy. Dating from around \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vase features a distinctive cylindrical architectural form decorated with richly textured horizontal bands in \u003cstrong\u003egreen, ochre, orange, cream and brown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sahara series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sahara series is characterised by its warm desert-inspired palette and deeply worked geometric surface decoration. Bands of impressed and incised motifs alternate with vividly glazed sections, creating the tactile surface and graphic rhythm characteristic of Londi’s ceramic work during this period. Comparable documented examples were produced by Bitossi, with some examples also bearing \u003cstrong\u003eCer Paoli\u003c\/strong\u003e markings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAldo Londi and Italian ceramic design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAldo Londi was one of the defining figures of post-war Italian ceramics and served as artistic director of Bitossi for decades. His work combined traditional Tuscan ceramic techniques with highly recognisable modern forms, experimental glazes and expressive surface decoration. The Sahara series is a particularly decorative example of this approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aldo Londi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitossi Ceramiche \u003cem\u003e(attributed; underside mark should be checked)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sahara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic, impressed and incised decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition, consistent with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational shipping is available on all items. Please contact us for a shipping quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLumini Collections online store is constantly updated with \u003cstrong\u003enew arrivals\u003c\/strong\u003e, just like our showroom in \u003cstrong\u003eByron Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are looking to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy unique design pieces in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, contact \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eshowroom@luminicollections.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for more photos or additional information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aldo londi for Bitossi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44481042350388,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7393\/7204\/products\/Italian-Bitossi-Style-Ceramic-Vase-in-Yellow-Green-Orange-1960s-1.jpg?v=1785811688","url":"https:\/\/luminicollections.com\/products\/aldo-londi-sahara-ceramic-vase-for-bitossi-italy-c-1970","provider":"Lumini Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}