In my three+ years of watching listings for vintage Bitossi Rimini Blu listings on ebay, I have never seen a Bitossi Rimini Blue chandelier — or any Bitossi chandelier, for that matter, as I recall. Oh beauteous Bitossi Rimini Blu — the second Retro Renovation Color of the Year, in 2011.
There is no mention of a marking indicating for certain that this is vintage Bitossi. But I am going to believe it. I have not heard of knock offs or modern day fakes being made.
Our history of Retro Renovation Colors of the Year:
- 2011 — Orange
- 2012 — Bitossi Rimini Blu
- 2013 — Broyhill Premier Chapter One Rich Lime Green
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My mom has a matching vase/pot that she purchased in Italy in the early 60’s. Now that I see this amazing chandelier, I may have to start collecting!
That’s sweet. I wonder who much it would cost to rewire it?
Terri,
Although my current husband is really handy, my ex was not. When my chandelier in my first house needed rewiring, I found a DYI book in the library that detailed how to do it. If I were going for a new installation rather than rewiring an old one, I would have an electrician do it. Chandeliers and ceiling fans require a specific type of box by code in most states in the US and most Canadian provinces, and you might not have that box that you need in place. So follow Pam’s usual mantra–“old houses have some scary things; get professional help.” If you don’t know a licensed electrician, ask for a recommendation at a lighting store and get three estimates.
This is very attractive. It is listed as sold on May 15th on Ebay. I wonder if it fell through and is now listed again? Good find!
It has to be Bitossi definitively.