Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp in Seta Glaze, c1981

A vintage Bitossi Ceramiche table lamp dating from 1981, this Italian ceramic piece showcases the quieter, more architectural side of Bitossi design. Imported into the US market by Nora Fenton, the lamp is finished in the distinctive Seta glaze, featuring a soft celadon tone with deeply incised horizontal banding.

Unlike the brighter high-gloss finishes often associated with Bitossi, the Seta glaze offers a more restrained stone-like appearance, highlighting the sculptural quality of the ceramic form. The heavy ceramic body and precise textured surface reflect the craftsmanship that made Bitossi an important name in Italian mid-century and post-war ceramics.

Fully electrically assessed, tested, and tagged to Australian standards, this lamp remains in excellent vintage condition with only minor age-related wear. Available to view at the Fox & Wedge Torquay studio.

Vintage Italian Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp

Bitossi Ceramiche has been producing fine ceramics from Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy, since the 1920s and became internationally recognised through its distinctive mid-century designs and innovative glaze techniques.

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Bitossi expanded beyond its famous colourful finishes into more understated and architectural surfaces. This Seta glaze lamp represents that evolution, using a soft celadon colour palette and carefully incised horizontal texture to create a refined sculptural appearance.

The lamp’s substantial ceramic construction and tactile surface demonstrate the quality associated with Italian studio ceramics of the period. Imported by Nora Fenton for the US market, this piece also represents Bitossi’s international design presence during the early 1980s.

A considered choice for collectors of Italian ceramics, vintage lighting, and design-led interiors.

Product Features

• Original Bitossi Ceramiche table lamp

• Made in Italy

• Dated January 3, 1981

• Imported by Nora Fenton

• Seta glaze finish

• Soft celadon colour tone

• Deeply incised horizontal banding

• Heavy sculptural ceramic body

• Matte stone-like surface

• Italian vintage lighting design

• Full electrical assessment completed

• Tested and tagged to Australian standards

• Excellent vintage condition

Product Details

Maker: Bitossi Ceramiche
Country: Italy
Date: January 3, 1981
Importer: Nora Fenton
Material: Glazed ceramic
Glaze: Seta celadon finish
Style: Italian modernist / vintage ceramic lighting
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Electrical: Tested and tagged

Dimensions

• Height: 37 cm

• Width: 29 cm

FAQs

What is Bitossi Ceramiche?

Bitossi Ceramiche is an Italian ceramic manufacturer based in Montelupo Fiorentino, known internationally for distinctive handmade ceramics and collaborations with designers including Aldo Londi.

What is the Seta glaze?

Seta is a Bitossi glaze known for its soft celadon tone, matte finish, and refined architectural appearance.

When was this Bitossi lamp made?

This lamp is dated January 3, 1981, on the ceramic base.

Was this Bitossi lamp imported internationally?

Yes. This example was imported into the US market by Nora Fenton.

Is the lamp safe to use?

Yes. The lamp has undergone a full electrical assessment and has been tested and tagged to Australian standards.

What makes this Bitossi lamp collectible?

Its dated production, Seta glaze, Italian craftsmanship, and connection to Bitossi’s export history make it a distinctive example of vintage Italian ceramic lighting.