The works we introduce are vintage items produced on a small scale in post-World War II Italy and West Germany. While some, like Bitossi, still reproduce old designs today, reproductions do not become collector's items. Bitossi Bitossi Ceramiche is a historic Italian ceramics brand established in 1921. Aldo Londi became the art director in 1946 and established a mass-production system incorporating artisanal techniques. In recent years, they have collaborated with designers from around the world to develop innovative products. (Quoted from IDEE SHOP Online) Aldo Londi Born in Florence, Italy in 1911. Died in 2003. He began working at a ceramics factory at the age of 11. During World War II, while imprisoned in a concentration camp in Johannesburg, South Africa, he created a ceramics workshop and devoted himself to production. Afterward, he traveled to various countries and created works in different places, even contributing to the establishment of a ceramics school. He exhibited at both domestic and international exhibitions, such as the Milan Triennale and international craft exhibitions. Many of his works are housed in the Faenza International Ceramics Museum and the British Royal Collection. (Quoted from IDEE SHOP Online) This is an ashtray designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. The decoration is from the Genovese series. This series often features blue and green lines on a matte black body, but the exhibited piece has yellow and red lines, making it more rare. On the bottom, although difficult to see, the handwritten number 4099A and ITALY are written. The dimensions of the work are 7cm in height and 24cm in width. #bitossi #midcentury #vintage #fatlava #italypottery