Mario Botta Furniture
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
Pair Seconda Postmodern armchairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, Set of 2
By Mario Botta, Alias, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi, Philippe Starck
Located in Vorst, BE
The Seconda Armchair, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and crafted by Alias, is a bold icon of postmodern design.
Launched in 1982, it showcases Botta’s architectural backgro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
"Seconda 602" Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 6
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 gray and black chairs by Mario Botta. Stamped Alias. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of chairs.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black and white floor lamp in metal and plastic by Mario Botta. Model: Shogun. Tilting shade. Stamped Mario Botta. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
For shipping, request us for ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
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Metal
Mario Botta Shogun Floor Lamp in Black and White Metal by Artemide 1986 Italy
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Shogun floor lamp with black and white lacquered metal stem, adjustable diffuser in painted perforated plate steel, and a base in cast iron designed by Mario Botta in 1986 and produc...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
1980s Pair of Postmodern Mario Botta for Alias Seconda Chairs with Arms in Gray
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of postmodern Mario Botta Seconda armchairs, produced by Alias circa the mid 1980s. These are gorgeous and iconic works by Botta, the renowned industrial de...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
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Metal
Italian Model Shogun Tavolo Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing table lamp by Artemide based on a design by Mario Botta from the 80s.
Postmodernism in its purest form in color and materiality. A timeless design classic that easily fits ...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Botta Furniture
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Metal
Postmodern White Vintage Sconce or Wall Light Shogun by Mario Botta, 1986 Italy
By Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern white vintage metal wall light or sconce model Shogun by Mario Botta and executed by Artemide, Milano, Italy.
A gorgeous sconce o...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
“SECONDA” by Mario Botta , Black color , 1990s
By Mario Botta
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is a vintage "SECONDA" chair designed by Mario Botta, a famous Swiss architect, and It was originally designed as interior décor for a building designed by Mario Botta.
The cur...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mario Botta Set of Six La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Metal by Alias 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 614 or La Tonda chairs in black lacquered tubular metal frame with seats in black lacquered perforated sheet metal, designed by Mario Botta and produced by Alias in 1980s....
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mint Green Quinta Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
The Quinta Chair is an iconic piece of design, with use of perforated sheet metal and tubing,which are typical for Botta’s furniture and lamps. The lines of these chairs are sharp, r...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Shogun Wall Sconce by Mario Botta for Artemide Italy, 1986
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Shogun Wall Sconce by Mario Botta for Artemide Italy, 1986
comes with original instructions !
One ‘Shogun’ wall sconce designed by Swiss Architect Mario Botta for Artemide in 1986. ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Botta Dining Table ‘Terzo’ with Granite Top
By Mario Botta, Alias
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 Furniture
Materials
Granite, Metal
Alias Saturno 48 Low Table by Mario Botta
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffee table with base made of four elements in MDF Valchromat® (mass-coloured and transparent lacquered) attached to a structural steel cylinder, glossy black lacquered.
Top availa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,760 / item
Postmodern Room Divider / Paravent, Nilla Rosa by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
Nilla Rosa room divider by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy. No longer in production.
The room divider or paravent consists of two sheets of perforated metal bent into geometrical sh...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
“PRIMA” by Mario Botta , 1990s
By Mario Botta
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is a vintage "PRIMA" chair designed by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta.
This item was originally designed as interior decor for a building designed by Mario Botta.
The curv...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Steel
Alias Zeta stool by Mario Botta
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Zeta stool recalls the letter from which it takes its name: two square elements, serving as base and seat, are joined by a diagonal element secured by a comb joint at each end. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
$1,144 / item
Set of Four "Quinta" Chairs Designed by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four "Quinta" model chairs, designed by Mario Botta for Alias, in the 1980s.
Entirely made of metal, with a very particular shape, they are in excellent condition.
Measu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
“Quinta 605” Postmodern Armchairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy, Set of 6
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A bold expression of Italian postmodernism, this set of six “Quinta 605” armchairs was designed by renowned architect Mario Botta and produced by Alias around 1980. With their sculpt...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mario Botta, 'Seconda' Black Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Three 'Seconda' chairs designed by the famous architect Mario Botta for the Italian firm Alias, model 602. All three are painted black both in the structure and in the seat, they bea...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Steel
PAIR 1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias - 2 pcs
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
What Beauties! Stunning RARE PAIR of Mario Botta accent chairs for any space!
Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days.
RARE Black leather model, with silver frame.
Chair "Latonda"
Pro...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,323 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early Mario Botta “Shogun” Lamp
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
ft. a moving shade that affects the distribution of light. It has a European plug but comes with an adapter. This piece has HEAVY patina including paint flaking, scratches, rust, and...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Botta Vintage "Shogun" Floor Lamp by Artemide
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in North Miami, FL
Italian floor lamp designed by the Italian architect, Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s.
The black base is made of cast iron, the powder coated shaft is back and white striped. Two ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mario Botta for Artemide, ‘Shogun’ table lamp, Italy 1986
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Torino, IT
Mario Botta for Artemide, ‘Shogun’ table lamp, Italy 1986
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1960s Italian Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
Shogun Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black and white table lamp in metal and plastic designed by Mario Botta, model Shogun. Stamped Artemide, Mario Botta. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US F...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Vintage Black White wall Lamp Shogun Mario Botta Artemide 1986 Italy
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Milano, IT
Postmodern Vintage Black White wall Lamp Shogun Mario Botta Artemide 1986 Italy
Postmodern vintage wall lamp by Mario Bott in black and white color made in metal circa 1986, Italy....
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 8
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 8 black metal chairs designed by Mario Botta for Alias. Quinta model. Stamped Alias. Seat height: 43 cm Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Vintage Six Black Metal Armchairs Quinta Mario Botta Italy 1985
By Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern six ( 6 ) armchairs or dining chairs designed by Maria Botta 1985, Italy for Alias, Italy.
A great and extraordinary set of six ( 6 ) dining chairs or armchairs in amazing...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mario Botta Vintage Black and Ivory Floor Lamp Shogun Terra 1980s Italy
By Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage floor lamp designed by Mario Botta 1980s for Artemide Italy from ivory and black striped aluminum and tubular steel.
The gorgeous construction shows geometric element...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Artemdie Shogun floorlamp by Mario Botta 1986
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Münster, DE
Extremely rare floor lamp by the iconic Italian designer Mario Botta for Artemide. This model is nowadays is only produced as a table lamp and is therefore rarely found.
The design i...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Black White Metal Geometric Vintage Floor Lamp Shogun Mario Botta Italy 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern black and white vintage floor lamp from lacquered metal designed by Mario Botta and executed by Artemide Italy (labeled).
The Floor Lamp consists of white and black enameled tubular steel and enameled aluminum.
The condition is very good.
The floor lamp features a foot switch and one socket Edison 27 while both perforated lamp shades are adjustable.
One of the famed product designs by Mario Botta is the Shogun lamp...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Limited Edition Shogun Wall Lamps by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Artemide Wall Lamps, model Shogun – a design by the architect Mario Botta (1986).
The silver edition of these sconces are collectors items', they were only produced in a ver...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Mario Botta Terzo Coffee Table by Alias, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide - 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent "Shogun" floor lamp designed in the 1980s by Mario Botta for the famous Artemide design house.
This superb lamp is no longer produced today, unlike the smaller model, wh...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal
“PRIMA” by Mario Botta , 1990s
By Mario Botta
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is a vintage "PRIMA" chair designed by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta.
This item was originally designed as interior decor for a building designed by Mario Botta.
The curv...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Steel
SET DI 6 sedie "Quinta" di Mario Botta per Alias
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Milano, MI
Sedia Quinta 605, italiana postmoderna, in metallo di Mario Botta per Alias 1980
Poltrona Quinta 605 con seduta e schienale composti da due lastre di metallo microforato e piegato, l...
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Late 20th Century Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Iron
Postmodern Artemide Fidia Wall Lamp by Mario Botta, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Artemide wall lamp, model Fidia – a design by the architect Mario Botta (1986).
No longer in production.
The two halogen bulbs can be ch...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mario Botta furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Mario Botta furniture 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 furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 85 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Mario Botta were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Pallucco, Cattelan Italia, and Rodney Kinsman. Prices for Mario Botta furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $900 and can go as high as $19,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,633.
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- What is Mario Botta famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Mario 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.
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