Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Candle Holder

This stunning candle holder was designed by master ceramist Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche. Founded in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy, the Bitossi factory has a lineage of ceramic production dating back to 1536. Under the visionary art direction of Londi starting in 1946, the studio transformed traditional clay into an international language of modernist luxury. While the studio is most widely known for its Rimini Blu collection, Londi's mastery extended into more architectural, earthy designs like the Seta line. This chalice-form vessel utilizes a central taper socket surrounded by a deep plum-purple interior glaze, while the exterior showcases Londi's signature sgraffito incisions. The geometric color banding is elevated by genuine gold detailing that catches the light and adds immense visual depth to the underlying clay. Surviving pieces of this provenance offer both historical significance and material luxury for the dedicated collector of fine mid-century design.

Specs
Maker/Artist: Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Year Made: 1960s
Materials: Ceramic, Gold Glaze
Dimensions: 6" H x 5" W x 5" D

Condition
The main body is structurally sound with minor, expected wear to the gold finish along the upper rim and ridges. There is a small, shallow chip on the underside of the unglazed foot ring that is completely concealed when the piece is displayed upright.