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Mario Botta Tables

Swiss, b. 1943

Swiss architect Mario Botta may be renowned for his impressive postmodern architecture projects such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, but the chairs, lighting and other furniture he created reflect a mastery of geometrically rich forms and an elegant application of simple symmetry.

Born in Mendrisio, Switzerland, in 1943, Botta gained an interest in architecture at an early age. He apprenticed at the architectural firm Carloni and Camenisch and designed his first building — a two-family house at Morbis Superiore in Ticino — at age 16. During the early 1960s, Botta attended the Liceo Artistico in Milan and then studied at the University Institute of Architecture in Venice under art historian Giuseppe Mazzariol and influential Italian architect Carlo Scarpa.

While studying in Venice, Botta worked for Swiss-born French architect Le Corbusier — whose career spanned hundreds of architecture projects — and gained inspiration from Estonian-American architect Louis Kahn, who was known for his modern and brutalist architectural style. In 1969, Botta completed his studies and established his practice in Lugano, designing and building single-family homes.

Throughout the 1970s, Botta gained fame for his innovative, geometrical designs and deceptively simple forms, such as his first large-scale building project in 1977 — the Middle School in Morbio Inferiore, Switzerland. Botta later established himself as one of the masters of 1980s postmodern design in his architecture and his furniture. His postmodern ideas characterize the dining room tables and seating he designed for companies such as Alias, as well as his table lamps and floor lamps for Artemide.

Botta’s noteworthy architectural projects designed during the 1990s and 2000s include the Cymbalista Synagogue and Jewish Heritage Center in Tel Aviv, Israel; the Monastery of the Holy Apostles Saint Peter and Andrew in Lviv, Ukraine; and the Theater of Architecture in Mendrisio, in 2018.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Mario Botta lighting fixtures, seating, tables and decorative objects.

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Creator: Mario Botta
Postmodern Mario Botta Terzo Coffee Table by Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
Custom designed coffee table by Mario Botta, produced by Alias (Italy) for the Ransila Building 1, Lugano, Switzerland: This marble top coffee table is an adjustment of the serie-pr...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mario Botta Dining Table ‘Terzo’ with Granite Top
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Botta for Alias, dining table model ‘Terzo’, metal, granite, Italy, 1983   The ‘Terzo’ dining table features a long rectangular granite tabletop that consists of three parts an...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Tables

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Granite, Metal

Emiel Veranneman White Console Table and Mario Botta ‘Shogun’ Table Lamp
By Emiel Veranneman, Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emiel Veranneman, console table, white lacquered oak, Belgium, 1960s Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman created this console in the 1960s. Four legs are paired together on each shor...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Tables

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Metal

Mario Botta 'Tesi' Dining Table or Desk for Alias, Italy 1986.
By Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
This Mario Botta 'Tesi' table designed in 1986 for Italian iconic edition house Alias, stands as a testament to the iconic architect's signature style – a fusion of minimalist design...
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1680s Italian Post-Modern Antique Mario Botta Tables

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Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1980
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
Outrageous opportunity to own a rare Mario Botta dining or conference table, made in 1986, in mint condition. This Dining table or desk, titled the model "Tesi" from 1986, was designed by Mario Botta and produced by Alias. The perforated sheet steel structure is lacquered in black with a rectangular glass top. This iconic table demonstrates the influence of Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn and Carlo Scarpa on Botta’s work. During the 1980s, famous Swiss architect, Mario Botta worked with the manufacturer Alias as a designer on a whole range of furniture. Botta’s ingenious designs are often composed of simple geometric shapes, while also creating unique complex spaces. See images 3, 8 and 9 in this posting to see some of his stunning architectural works. This listing is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last examples of the original production of this collectible and iconic design. Condition: The table for sale here is in great original condition with less-than-usual usage marks for its age. It has been very well taken care of for its entire life. Artist: Mario Botta (Swiss, born 1943) Title: TESI TABLE...
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Metal, Sheet Metal

Mario Botta Vintage Dining Table & 10x Chairs Set for Alias, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in PEGO, ES
Gorgeous all original dining set by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1985, composed of large dining table and 10x La Tonda chairs, excellent condition overall --Table and/or Chairs CAN ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mario Botta Tables

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Clessidra Riva1920 Contemporary Stool Mario Botta Cedar Wood Made in Italy
By Mario Botta
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool made of a single block of scented cedar that features two semicircles positioned one on top of the other to form an hourglass. Designed by Mario Botta.
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2010s Italian Modern Mario Botta Tables

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Wood, Cedar

1986 Mario Botta Prismatic Postmodern Dining / Conference Table "Tesi" for Alias
By Philippe Starck, Mario Botta, Alias, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Swiss Architect Mario Botta designed glass and metal prismatic postmodern dining table or conference table. Designed in 1986 and made by Alias in Northern Italy. Large plate glass appears to hover over asymmetrical steel...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Tables

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Metal, Steel

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Mario Botta tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Mario Botta tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mario Botta tables, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 6 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables by Mario Botta were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Joseph D'Urso, Massimo Iosa Ghini, and Giulio Lazzotti. Prices for Mario Botta tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,194 and can go as high as $19,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,668.

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