Key Details
Item: Vintage Ceramic Ashtray / Catchall
Maker/Brand: Bitossi Ceramiche
Designer: Aldo Londi
Pattern/Model: Rimini Blu
Origin: Italy
Year/Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Material: Hand-glazed Ceramic
Colour: Rimini Blu (Blue)
Weight: Please add if required for postage
Backstamp/Markings: Bitossi (please confirm and photograph base if marked)
Type: Mid-Century Modern Decorative Ashtray / Vide-Poche / Catchall
Mini Story or Hook
A beautiful example of iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this authentic Bitossi Rimini Blu ashtray was designed by Aldo Londi, whose work helped define Italian ceramic design during the 1960s. Finished in the instantly recognisable rich blue glaze and decorated with an incised floral motif, this piece works equally well as an ashtray, catchall, jewellery dish or decorative display piece.
Bitossi’s Rimini Blu collection remains one of the most sought-after ranges of Italian ceramics and is highly collectible worldwide.
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Condition
Condition: Please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.
Presented in very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and careful use. The glaze remains vibrant with the attractive variation expected from hand-finished Italian ceramics.
Please inspect all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition report.
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Measurements are taken by hand and may vary slightly.
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Important Information
* Genuine vintage Bitossi ceramic.
* Designed by Aldo Londi.
* Made in Italy.
* Rimini Blu glazed finish.
* Decorative floral incised design.
* Suitable for use as an ashtray, catchall or display piece.
* Vintage collectible with expected signs of age and manufacture.
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Postage & Handling
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Need to Know More?
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Other Info
Photographs form part of the description and should be viewed carefully before purchase.
Colours may vary slightly depending on your screen settings.
Vintage and antique items will almost always display signs of age and previous use, adding to their authenticity and character.
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