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.
SET DI 6 sedie "Quinta" di Mario Botta per Alias
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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...
Iron
$5,005 / item
Charlotte Armchair by Mario Botta
By Mario Botta, Horm
Located in Milan, IT
An example of skillful craftsmanship in a sophisticated, modern design, this armchair by Mario Botta comprises a structure in white-painted metal covered entirely by natural wicker. ...
Metal
$10,000 / set
Mario Botta Seconda Chairs, Set of 4
By Mario Botta
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed in 1982 by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta for the Italian brand Alias, the Seconda chair is a definitive icon of the Postmodern era. Celebrated for its rigid geometry,...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal, Steel Mesh
Italian 'Shogun' Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1986
By Mario Botta
Located in Chicago, IL
The “Shogun” floor lamp by Swiss architect Mario Botta for Artemide, designed in 1986 as part of the Masters Collection. A cylindrical stem rises from a powder-coated cast iron base...
Metal, Iron
Rare Mario Botta Zefiro Chandelier or Pendant Lamp for Artemide Italy 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Post-Modern chandelier or pendant lamp. Model 'Zefiro'. Designed by the star architect and designer Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy, 1980...
Metal, Aluminum
Mario Botta 'Shogun' Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1986
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Brescia, Brescia
The 'Shogun' table lamp, designed by Mario Botta for Artemide in 1986, embodies the visionary architect's signature style of geometric precision and functional artistry. Crafted in I...
Metal
Postmodern Vintage Black White Table Lamp Shogun Mario Botta Artemide 1986 Italy
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern Memphis Style vintage table lamp by Mario Bott in black and white color from plastic and metal circa 1986, Italy. An iconic table lamp, model Shogun, designed by Mario Bot...
Metal
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...
Aluminum, Steel
Post Modern Swiss Design Black Seconda Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
Seconda Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s The Seconda Chair (1982) is an iconic piece of design, with use of materials that are typical for Botta’s furniture and lamps: Sheet me...
Metal
Italian modern light green blue chairs Quinta 605 by Mario Botta Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern light green blue chairs Quinta 605 by Mario Botta Alias, 1980s Pair of chairs mod. Quinta 605 in metal. The seat and backrest are made of a sheet of micro-perforated m...
Metal
Suspension pendant by Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy, c. 1980
By Mario Botta
Located in BARCELONA, ES
A suspended triangle of black metal and reflected light, this pendant designed by Mario Botta for Artemide transforms a simple geometric structure into an architectural statement. A ...
Metal
Shogun Wall Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wall 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 FOR RECEIVE THE BE...
Metal
Monumental Postmodern Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide Italy 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in München, BY
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...
Metal, Iron
Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Botta, set of 4 "Seconda" Armchairs produced by Alias, Italy 1982. Structure with armrests in gray powder-coated steel, black seat in perforated steel sheet. Backrest made up...
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...
Steel
Mario Botta, Robot, Cabinet / Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
Mario Botta “Robot” – Chest of Drawers for Alias, Italy 1980s This sculptural piece is in its purest sense a vertical storage unit composed of stacked geo...
Steel
Early Mario Botta “Shogun” Lamp
By Artemide, Mario Botta
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...
Metal
$1,200 / item
Quinta Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta for Alias in the 1980s, the Quinta chair is a striking example of postmodern Italian furniture design. Its bold frame is constructed from blac...
Steel
1987 Set of Four Dining Chairs La Tonda Mario Botta Italian Orange Leather Metal
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four ‘Latonda’ chairs, 1987 Tubular metal structure with seat in orange stretched leather. Made by Alias, Italy. Sticky label ‘Alias Italy’ on the metal structure underne...
Metal
Pair of Quinta Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Black Perforated Steel, 1985
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Milano, IT
This pair of QUINTA chairs, designed in 1985 by renowned architect Mario Botta for Alias Design, embody the rigorous geometric language and architectural precision characteristic of ...
Metal, Steel
Bench Riva 1920 Bottea Design Mario Botta - Oak from Barrique barrels
By Riva 1920, Mario Botta
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Bottea Design by: Mario Botta The Bottea bench is entirely crafted from oak reclaimed from Barrique barrels, embodying a powerful dialogue between geometric ...
Wood
"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.
Metal
Italian post modern wooden bow tie by Mario Botta for Riva 120, 2002
By Mario Botta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern wooden bow tie by Mario Botta for Riva 120, 2002 Bow tie with bow in wood with decorative holes. Black fabric cord. Produced by Riva 120 in 2002 and designed by M...
Fabric, Wood
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...
Metal
"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 4
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
The set of four Quinta chairs, designed by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta for the Italian company Alias in 1985, is an icon of Italian postmodern design. These chairs, which ...
Metal
Set of 3 Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of 3 Artemide Shogun Parete wall lamps designed by Mario Botta for Artemide, Milano, Italy in 1980s. Marked on the frame. Mario Botta is a postmodern Swiss architect and ...
Metal, Silver Plate
$10,128Sale Price / set|35% Off
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...
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...
Aluminum
1987 Set of Four Dining Chairs La Tonda Mario Botta Italian Orange Leather Metal
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four ‘Latonda’ chairs, 1987 Tubular metal structure with seat in orange stretched leather. Made by Alias, Italy. Sticky label ‘Alias Italy’ on the metal structure underne...
Metal
‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Chicago, IL
A ‘Shogun’ Lamp by Swiss Architect Mario Botta for Artemide designed in 1986 as part of their Masters Collection. A true icon of design, the Shogun lamp is now on display at the Metr...
Metal, Iron
Shogun Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
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...
Metal
Italian modern metal floor lamp Shogun by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal floor lamp Shogun by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s Shogun floor lamp in black and white painted metal. The lamp features a double adjustable diffuser in curved...
Metal
Mario Botta Tesi table Alias 1986
By Mario Botta
Located in Grenoble, FR
Mario Botta, a key figure in contemporary architecture and design, was born on April 1, 1943 in Mendrisio, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. From a young age, he was interested...
Steel
Italian Postmodern "Shogun" Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Artemide floor lamp, model Shogun Terra – a design by the architect Mario Botta (1985). An impressive lamp being a typical design originating fro...
Metal
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...
Metal, Aluminum
Seconda Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Set of 4 circa 1980
By Mario Botta
Located in Greensboro, NC
Set of 4 “Seconda” chairs designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Botta. These chairs are a vintage Alias production, circa 1980s. Chairs show well with minor wear commens...
Metal
Shogun Wall Lamps by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s, set of 2
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Wall lamps 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 FOR RECEI...
Metal
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...
Marble, Metal