{"product_id":"bitossi-italy-via-veneto-25-table-lamps-with-hand-made-lampshades-set-x2-rare-find","title":"Bitossi (Italy) 'Via Veneto' 25\" Table Lamps, with Hand-Made Lampshades [Set x2] *RARE FIND*","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can read more about Bitossi and their history, \u003ca href=\"bitossiceramiche.it\/en\/company\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e Via Veneto\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBase Colour\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen, Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1960s\/70s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shades of Green, White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHand-made in-house from premium vintage fabric\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 63.5\u003c\/span\u003ecm (25\") tall, 25cm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProfessionally rewired to meet Australian electrical standards, with a switch on the cable. Cable colour is black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFits a standard B22 bayonet light bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe ceramic bases are in excellent condition with no wear that we can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bitossi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50869828812967,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_6d69ccd6-f50e-42da-88da-1bd450e7f758.jpg?v=1781056285","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/bitossi-italy-via-veneto-25-table-lamps-with-hand-made-lampshades-set-x2-rare-find","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}