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.
Mario Botta for Artemide ‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Botta for Artemide, 'Shogun' floor lamp, aluminum, steel, Italy, 1986 Mario Botta referred to lamps as “people”. He said: "Shogun is a person. He has a head, body and feet, ...
Aluminum, Steel
Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Artimide, Mario Botta
Located in Littleton, CO
An iconic postmodern design by Swiss architect and designer Mario Botta, the Shogun floor lamp was produced by Artemide in Italy during the 1980s and has since become one of the comp...
Metal, Enamel, Iron
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...
Metal, Iron
Floor Lamp Shogun by Mario Botta for Artemide. Italy, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Iconic tall metal floor lamp black stripe decor by the italian designer for the editor Artemide. Famous manufacture like Mazzega, Venini, Vistosi...
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
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
$7,654Sale Price|20% Off
Mario Botta Artemide Shogun Floor Lamp 1986 Design Modernariato
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Taranto, IT
We are looking at a superb specimen of the Shogun floor lamp, a piece that has marked the history of postmodern design. Born in 1986 out of a collaboration between the genius of Swis...
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
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 ...
Metal, Iron
Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
The “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 ...
Metal
Artemdie Shogun floorlamp by Mario Botta 1986
By Artemide, Mario Botta
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
Italian Postmodern "Shogun" Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
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
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Glendale, CA
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide. Originally designed in 1986, the authorized re-edition of this table lamp is still made in Italy today using only the finest quality materials and scrupulous attention to detail by Artemide. 'Shogun' is part of the Artemide masterpieces collection and is featured in the collections of museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The lamp remains an icon, and a stunning work of contemporary design. Its adjustable shade marries functionality with design eloquently. Mario Botta was born in 1943 in Mendrisio, Switzerland. In his work he took inspiration from such masters as Le Corbusier, Louis I...
Metal, Steel
$5,500 / set
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Mario Botta Pair of Vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps for Artemide, 1986
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Exceptional pair of iconic vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps by architect and designer Mario Botta (1943) for Artemide 1986. Straight from the first owners, these table lamps have always...
Metal
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. ...
Metal
$6,400 / set
H 25 in W 16 in D 14 in
Vintage Pair Shogun Table Lamps by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1986
By Mario Botta
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pair of Fully Marked Mario Botta Table Lamps, Italy, 1980s This exceptional pair of postmodern table lamps is fully marked and designed by Mario Botta, one of Italy’s most influenti...
Metal
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 ...
Metal
Rare 'Shogun' Sconces by Mario Botta for Artemide
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Shogun sconces by Mario Botta. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1985. White powder-coated metal and plastic fitments. Both exterior and interior shades may pivot up o...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$4,545
H 12.21 in W 13.39 in D 13 in
Limited Edition Shogun Wall Lamps by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
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...
Aluminum
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
Metal
$6,950 / set
H 13 in W 13 in D 13.39 in
1 (of 4) Pair of Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of 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 designer, renowned for his striking geometric forms. Artemide is a Italian manufacturer founded by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza in 1960. The design of the lamp is based upon the form of a samurai’s visor. The two perforated silver enameled steel sheet shades are adjustable, which creates a great light / shadow effect. The Shogun wall lamp...
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Mario Botta for Artemide Shogun White Wall Sconces, 1986
By Mario Botta, Artimide
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mario Botta for Artemide Shogun White Wall Sconces, 1986 Designed with perforated slits for dramatic lighting. handle on side for adjusting shade. Origin: Italy, 1986 Materia...
Metal
Large Shogun wall lamp by Mario Botta, Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large "Shogun" wall lamp by Italian designer Mario Botta, produced by Artemide in the 1970s. Structure and removable shade in white lacquered metal (original paint). The wall lamp ca...
Metal
$10,166
H 77.96 in W 13.39 in D 13 in
Italian Postmodern "Shogun" Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
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
Lampadaire Shogun par Mario Botta pour Artemide
By Mario Botta
Located in Rouen, FR
Icône du design postmoderne italien, le lampadaire Shogun a été dessiné par Mario Botta pour Artemide en 1986. Reconnaissable entre mille par son abat-jour en tôle perforée orientabl...
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...
Metal
Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
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 ...
Metal
'Shogun' Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Milano, IT
Mario Botta thinks that the lamp is like a people and he said “Shogun is a person. He has a head, body and feet, plus he has a navel”. Renowned for his consistent incorporation of ge...
Metal, Iron
Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black and white floor lamp in metal and plastic by Mario Botta. Model: Shogun. Tilting shade. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
Vintage Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Vintage floor lamp in very good condition and without yellow fading. Minimal signs of use. Made in Italy - 1980's Dimensions: 195 cm heigh 34 cm width 35 cm depth Materia...
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. Stamped Artemide, Mario Botta. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
Sold
H 78.35 in W 13 in D 12.6 in
Mario Botta Shogun Floor Lamp in Black and White Metal by Artemide 1986 Italy
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Cascina, Pisa
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...
Metal
Floor Lamp Shogun by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1986
By Mario Botta
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Floor lamp Shogun designed by architect Mario Botta for Artemide in 1986 . Part of the Memphis movement or postmodern style. She is no longer edited. Original condition Regular ...
Metal
Mario Botta, Shogun Terra Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Munster, NRW
“Shogun Terra” lamp, iconic model by Swiss designer Mario Botta edited by Artemide. Body in lacquered aluminum, adjustable reflectors in lacquered perfora...
Metal, Steel
"Shogun" Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide
By Mario Botta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shogun floor lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1980s. Enameled aluminum, enameled steel. Adj...
Metal, Aluminum
Mario Botta Shogun Floor Lamp
By Mario Botta
Located in Chicago, IL
The “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 lam...
Metal