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Mario Botta Dining Room Chairs

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
"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 8
"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 8

"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 8

By Alias, Mario Botta

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Quinta Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy, 1980s
Quinta Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy, 1980s

Quinta Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy, 1980s

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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...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

"Seconda 602" Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 6
"Seconda 602" Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 6

"Seconda 602" Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 6

By Mario Botta, Alias

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 Dining Room Chairs

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1987 Set of Four Dining Chairs La Tonda Mario Botta Italian Orange Leather Metal

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By Alias, Mario Botta

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Quinta chair by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1984
Quinta chair by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1984

Quinta chair by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy 1984

By Alias, Mario Botta

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Quinta chair (model 605) by Mario Botta, for Alias Black lacquered steel structure, seat and back in black perforated sheet steel

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Chairs

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1987 Set of Four Dining Chairs La Tonda Mario Botta Italian Orange Leather Metal
1987 Set of Four Dining Chairs La Tonda Mario Botta Italian Orange Leather Metal

1987 Set of Four Dining Chairs La Tonda Mario Botta Italian Orange Leather Metal

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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...

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1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mario Botta Dining Room Chairs

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Mario Botta dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Mario Botta dining room chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original dining room chairs by Mario Botta were created in the modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Gae Aulenti, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, and Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti. Prices for Mario Botta dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,098 and can go as high as $3,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,317.
Questions About Mario Botta Dining Room Chairs
  • 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.