Bitossi Sahara Vase, Cer Paoli, Aldo Londi, Italian Ceramics, Mid Century, 1960s, Green Orange Sgraffito
€159,00
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This one stopped me in my tracks the moment I saw it up. It‘s a Bitossi Sahara series vase, made in Italy in the 1960s, bearing the "Cer Paoli" stamp on the base.
Ceramiche Paoli, based in Montelupo Fiorentino near Florence, collaborated with Bitossi and designer Aldo Londi, and the pieces they produced together are considered among the rarer finds from this era.
What sets this Cer Paoli variation apart is the vivid grass green glaze alongside the warm orange and earthy beige, a colour combination not found in the standard Bitossi Sahara line, which sticks to brown, beige, and orange.
The vase has a beautifully proportioned silhouette: a wide, low-shouldered body tapering toward the base, with a narrow neck flaring out into a trumpet rim. The entire surface is covered in hand-incised sgraffito decoration, bands of geometric and repeating motifs that echo Etruscan and Neolithic design traditions. The interior of the neck is glazed in the same rich green. The craftsmanship is exactly what you‘d expect from Bitossi at its 1960s peak.
Type: decorative vase
Style: mid-century modern, Italian studio pottery
Size: 16 cm tall, 12 cm wide at the widest point (approx. 6.3" x 4.7")
Material: glazed stoneware, hand-incised sgraffito decoration
Colours: grass green, amber orange, warm beige, dark brown
Condition is very good. There are minor scuffs consistent with age on the unglazed base, and the texture of the sgraffito surface shows some slight variation in glaze pooling, which is entirely characteristic of hand-made pieces. No chips, no cracks.
Shipping information
I ship worldwide via DHL with tracking. Unfortunately I am unable to ship via DHL to the United States, US customers please choose between TG International, UPS or USPS at checkout.
UPS delivers faster, but please be aware that import duties, tariffs, and handling fees are charged separately upon delivery. These costs vary by item and state and cannot be calculated in advance, so they are not included in the shipping fee you pay me.
USPS takes longer (approximately 4–6 weeks), but the amount you pay me covers everything, no additional charges upon delivery.
Please use the personalization box to indicate your preferred carrier. If you choose UPS, please also include your phone number as this is required for delivery.
For any questions about shipping, feel free to message me before purchasing.
· Color may vary on your screen (slightly dark or lighter, not a completely different color)
· Some lifestyle or atmospheric images in this listing may be created with digital mockups, so small variations can occur. Please check my original product photos for the exact item you will receive.
· All my items are vintage. Please zoom in on the photos to review closely and expect there to be slight imperfections or signs of age. I point out anything that would not be attributed to normal wear
· Due to small business status according to German tax legislation §19 UStG, VAT is not shown on the invoice.
Diese Vase aus der Sahara-Serie von Bitossi, gestempelt mit "Cer Paoli" und aus den 1960er Jahren, ist eine seltene Variante des Klassikers von Aldo Londi, die durch ihr lebhaftes Grasgrün neben Orange und Beige besticht. Die handgeschnittene Sgraffito-Dekoration mit geometrischen Bändern und die schöne Trompetenform machen sie zu einem echten Blickfang aus der Hochzeit der italienischen Midcentury-Keramik. Zustand sehr gut, keine Chips oder Risse.
Bitossi Sahara Vase, Cer Paoli, Aldo Londi, Italian Ceramics, Mid Century, 1960s, Green Orange Sgraffito
€159,00
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€159,00
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Ceramiche Paoli, based in Montelupo Fiorentino near Florence, collaborated with Bitossi and designer Aldo Londi, and the pieces they produced together are considered among the rarer finds from this era.
What sets this Cer Paoli variation apart is the vivid grass green glaze alongside the warm orange and earthy beige, a colour combination not found in the standard Bitossi Sahara line, which sticks to brown, beige, and orange.
The vase has a beautifully proportioned silhouette: a wide, low-shouldered body tapering toward the base, with a narrow neck flaring out into a trumpet rim. The entire surface is covered in hand-incised sgraffito decoration, bands of geometric and repeating motifs that echo Etruscan and Neolithic design traditions. The interior of the neck is glazed in the same rich green. The craftsmanship is exactly what you‘d expect from Bitossi at its 1960s peak.
Type: decorative vase
Style: mid-century modern, Italian studio pottery
Size: 16 cm tall, 12 cm wide at the widest point (approx. 6.3" x 4.7")
Material: glazed stoneware, hand-incised sgraffito decoration
Colours: grass green, amber orange, warm beige, dark brown
Condition is very good. There are minor scuffs consistent with age on the unglazed base, and the texture of the sgraffito surface shows some slight variation in glaze pooling, which is entirely characteristic of hand-made pieces. No chips, no cracks.
Shipping information
I ship worldwide via DHL with tracking. Unfortunately I am unable to ship via DHL to the United States, US customers please choose between TG International, UPS or USPS at checkout.
UPS delivers faster, but please be aware that import duties, tariffs, and handling fees are charged separately upon delivery. These costs vary by item and state and cannot be calculated in advance, so they are not included in the shipping fee you pay me.
USPS takes longer (approximately 4–6 weeks), but the amount you pay me covers everything, no additional charges upon delivery.
Please use the personalization box to indicate your preferred carrier. If you choose UPS, please also include your phone number as this is required for delivery.
For any questions about shipping, feel free to message me before purchasing.
· Color may vary on your screen (slightly dark or lighter, not a completely different color)
· Some lifestyle or atmospheric images in this listing may be created with digital mockups, so small variations can occur. Please check my original product photos for the exact item you will receive.
· All my items are vintage. Please zoom in on the photos to review closely and expect there to be slight imperfections or signs of age. I point out anything that would not be attributed to normal wear
· Due to small business status according to German tax legislation §19 UStG, VAT is not shown on the invoice.
Diese Vase aus der Sahara-Serie von Bitossi, gestempelt mit "Cer Paoli" und aus den 1960er Jahren, ist eine seltene Variante des Klassikers von Aldo Londi, die durch ihr lebhaftes Grasgrün neben Orange und Beige besticht. Die handgeschnittene Sgraffito-Dekoration mit geometrischen Bändern und die schöne Trompetenform machen sie zu einem echten Blickfang aus der Hochzeit der italienischen Midcentury-Keramik. Zustand sehr gut, keine Chips oder Risse.