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 pottery factory at the age of 11. During World War II, while imprisoned in a concentration camp in Johannesburg, South Africa, he created a pottery workshop and devoted himself to production. Afterward, he traveled to various countries and created works in different places, and also contributed to the establishment of a ceramics school. He exhibited at 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 decorative name is Thai Silk. The two-tone pink and orange color is very rare. The size of the work is 5cm in height and 25cm in width. It is hand-signed on the bottom. #bitossi #midcentury #vintage #fatlava #italypottery