{"product_id":"bitossi-italy-rimini-in-teal-green-9-ball-vase-rare-find-1","title":"Bitossi (Italy) 'Rimini' in Teal Green, 9\" Ball Vase *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitossi Ceramiche\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginates in the heart of Tuscany, just a few kilometers from Florence, in Montelupo Fiorentino, along the banks of the Arno River, where the culture of ceramics has shaped the lives and work of people for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1921, Guido Bitossi founded the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eManifattura Maioliche Artistiche Guido Bitossi\u003c\/em\u003e, merging tradition with the new stylistic expressions of the time. From the very beginning, the production stood out for its attention to detail, the study of form, and a refined interpretation of classical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, under the artistic direction of Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Bitossi inaugurated a new creative season, oriented towards research and innovation. He introduced a modern and experimental language, attentive to changing tastes and the uniqueness of each product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainter, sculptor, and above all ceramist, Londi lived a life devoted to art, balancing technical expertise, creative sensitivity, and a natural inclination for research. He collaborated with Bitossi for over fifty years, first as art director and later as a contributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe iconic Rimini Blu collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramics in the \u003cem\u003eRimini Blu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollection are characterised by graphic motifs stamped into the surface texture. It’s a fantastical round dance of geometric elements, highlighted by quick touches of colour set beneath the vibrant blue glaze, which the crystalline layer makes luminous like marine reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced continuously since 1959, the collection reflects the stylistic and production research that led Londi to constantly experiment with new materials, techniques, and colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can read more about Bitossi Ceramiche and their history, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bitossiceramiche.it\/en\/company\" style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rimini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teal Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAldo Londi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1970s\/80s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23cm (9\") tall, 23cm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent condition with no wear that we can see.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bitossi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48855384096935,"sku":"BRTG-BV3","price":995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_5451_77c83c28-d1b6-420a-8b8d-9cd8c02fcbd5.png?v=1777003859","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/bitossi-italy-rimini-in-teal-green-9-ball-vase-rare-find-1","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}