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Mario Botta is famous for his work as an architect and designer. He is renowned for his impressive postmodern architecture projects, such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. However, the chairs, lighting and other furniture he created reflect a mastery of geometrically rich forms and an elegant application of simple symmetry. 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, Switzerland. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Mario Botta furniture.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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Mario Botta Latonda Chair
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Barcelona, ES
The 'Latonda' chair was designed by the famous Swiss architect Mario Botta in 1987 for the Italian company Alias. This chair has become an icon of contemporary design and is characte...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
Mario Botta La Quinta chair for Alias, Switzerland 1985, One Chair
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
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Mint condition original 1980s La Quinta chair by Mario Botta Chairs for Alias. One chair is left.
During the 198...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$1,045 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Postmodern Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide Italy 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental postmodern "Shogun Terra" Floor Lamp. Designed by Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy, 1980s. Marked on the top of the shaft.
Two curved and per...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Chaise Morelato
By Morelato, Mario Botta
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Mario Botta, this exquisite chair is a functional sculpture and will make an arresting effect in any room it is placed. The geometric shape...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Birch
$3,335 / item
Shogun wall lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide , 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Athens, Attiki
The Shogun wall lamp was designed in the 1980s by Italian designer Mario Botta for the manufacturer Artemide. It is known for its distinctive design, which combines geometric shapes ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1980
By Alias, Mario Botta
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
