Mario Botta Flush Mount

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.

Creator: Mario Botta

1 'of 4' Pair of Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s

$6,950 / set

1 'of 4' Pair of Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s

By Mario Botta, Artemide

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. Production of the Shogun wall sconces, designed by Mario Botta for Artemide in the 1980s, was limited to that decade. Each wall sconce bears the manufacturer’s stamp on the base. The wall sconce has been out of production since the late 1980s and is now only available as a vintage original. The Shogun wall lamp...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal, Silver Plate

Set of 3 Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s

$9,950 / set

Set of 3 Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s

By Artemide, Mario Botta

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal, Silver Plate

'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide

$1,535 / item

H 23.44 in W 4.72 in D 12.6 in

'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide

By Artemide, Mario Botta

Located in Los Angeles, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal, Steel

Shogun wall lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide , 1980s

$2,614

H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 11.42 in

Shogun wall lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide , 1980s

By Mario Botta, Artemide

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 ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal

Large Shogun wall lamp by Mario Botta, Artemide, 1970s

$2,842

H 12.6 in W 13 in D 13 in

Large Shogun wall lamp by Mario Botta, Artemide, 1970s

By Mario Botta, Artemide

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal

‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy 1980s

$4,900

H 75 in W 12 in D 10.5 in

‘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...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal, Iron

Rare 'Shogun' Sconces by Mario Botta for Artemide

$7,800 / set

H 12.5 in W 12.75 in D 13 in

Rare 'Shogun' Sconces by Mario Botta for Artemide

By Mario Botta, Artemide

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Shogun Wall Lamps by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s, set of 2

$3,979 / set

H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 13 in

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal

Mario Botta for Artemide ‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp

$6,450

H 76.78 in W 11.82 in D 12.41 in

Mario Botta for Artemide ‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp

By Mario Botta, Artemide

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, ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Aluminum, Steel

Mario Botta, 'Shogun' Postmodern Table Lamps, Artemide Milano, 1980s

$3,183 / set

H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Mario Botta, 'Shogun' Postmodern Table Lamps, Artemide Milano, 1980s

By Mario Botta

Located in Argelato, BO

Pair of postmodern table lamps by the famous architect Mario Botta. The adjustable lampshade in painted metal reproduces the hat of the ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal

Mario Botta Vintage "Shogun" Floor Lamp by Artemide

$8,200

H 78 in W 13 in D 12.5 in

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 Flush Mount

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Metal, Iron

Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s

$4,875

H 78.7 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Shogun Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1980s

By Mario Botta, Artimide

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...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal, Enamel, Iron

Set of Seven Pantarei Wall Lights by Ernesto Gismondi Artemide

$575 / item

H 4 in Dm 12 in

Set of Seven Pantarei Wall Lights by Ernesto Gismondi Artemide

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A set of seven (7) unusual Pantarei wall or ceiling lights by Ernesto Gismondi. These are no longer in production and feature an unusual clam shell design and Memphis/futurist stylin...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Steel

Mario Botta - Early Shogun table lamp

$3,410

H 23.63 in W 13 in D 12.41 in

Mario Botta - Early Shogun table lamp

By Mario Botta, Artemide

Located in Brussels, BE

For Mario Botta, the Shogun table lamp represents a person, whether it's turned on or off. Its adjustable double-layered shade creates different shadows through the perforated steel ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Steel

Mario Botta 'Shogun' Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1986

$2,387

H 22.25 in W 12.41 in D 13.39 in

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal

Early Edition Mario Botta Black&White 'Fidia' Wall Applique Artemide Italy, 1986

$2,000

H 17.52 in W 10.44 in D 8.86 in

Early Edition Mario Botta Black&White 'Fidia' Wall Applique Artemide Italy, 1986

By Mario Botta, Artemide

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

The simple geometry found in Mario Botta’s buildings is also reflected in this lamp — Fidia, designed by Botta for Artemide in 1986 as a wall lamp features a clear, reduced geometr...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal, Aluminum

Floor Lamp Shogun by Mario Botta for Artemide. Italy, 1980s

$9,414

H 83.47 in W 13.39 in D 12.41 in

Floor Lamp Shogun by Mario Botta for Artemide. Italy, 1980s

By Mario Botta, Artemide

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Mario Botta Pair of Ceiling Lights for Artemide, Italy, 1980s

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H 18.12 in W 10.63 in D 10.24 in

Mario Botta Pair of Ceiling Lights for Artemide, Italy, 1980s

By Mario Botta, Artemide

Located in Milan, IT

Mario Botta pair of ceiling lights for Artemide, Italy, 1980s Adjustable light direction.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Flush Mount

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Metal

Geometric Triangle Chandelier By Mario Botta

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H 26.77 in W 31.49 in D 19.29 in

Geometric Triangle Chandelier By Mario Botta

By Mario Botta

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

GEOMETRIC TRIANGLE CHANDELIER BY MARIO BOTTA

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Late 20th Century Italian Mario Botta Flush Mount

Mario Botta flush mount for sale on 1stDibs.

Mario Botta flush mount 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 flush mount, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original flush mount by Mario Botta were created in the mid-century modern style in germany during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider flush mount by Ernest Palme, Christoph Palme, and Vereinigte Werkstätten München. Prices for Mario Botta flush mount can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,950 and can go as high as $6,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,950.

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Questions About Mario Botta Flush Mount

What is Mario Botta famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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.