Bitossi Portaombrelli Umbrella Stand

The Bitossi Portaombrelli is a tall, cylindrical ceramic umbrella stand designed by Aldo Londi for the Rimini Blu collection.

Standing at 50cm in height, its clean vertical form is wrapped in engraved stencil motifs—geometric and abstract patterns that create a dense, tactile surface. The vivid turquoise glaze, layered over hand-brushed cobalt accents, enhances the texture and gives the piece a luminous quality that shifts with the light. Its scale and presence make it both a functional object and a sculptural statement, rooted in the coastal inspiration of the 1950s Italian Riviera.

Each Portaombrelli is handcrafted in Montelupo, Italy, using the same techniques developed by Londi in the mid-20th century. The decoration is applied while the clay is still soft, then glazed and fired to reveal the full depth of colour and detail. This reissue continues a celebrated tradition of Italian ceramic artistry.

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Bitossi was founded in 1921 by Guido Bitossi in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy. It is a renowned ceramic brand rooted in traditional Italian craftsmanship, known for its handmade, one-of-a-kind ceramics crafted by skilled artisans,

A key moment in Bitossi's history was its 1950s collaboration with designer Aldo Londi. His Rimini Blu Collection, famous for its cobalt blue glaze and textured patterns, remains a bestselling and iconic line.

The company values quality, tradition, and environmental responsibility by making items that last a lifetime and beyond.

In 2008, the Fondazione Vittoriano Bitossi was founded to promote and preserve ceramic culture. It manages the Bitossi Archive Museum, which holds over 7,000 items documenting the brand's history and supports ceramic-related research and education.