Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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

Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1980

$5,110

Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1980

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in Basel, BS

Outrageous opportunity to own a rare Mario Botta dining or conference table, made in 1986, in mint condition. This Dining table or desk, titled the model "Tesi" from 1986, was designed by Mario Botta and produced by Alias. The perforated sheet steel structure is lacquered in black with a rectangular glass top. This iconic table demonstrates the influence of Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn and Carlo Scarpa on Botta’s work. During the 1980s, famous Swiss architect, Mario Botta worked with the manufacturer Alias as a designer on a whole range of furniture. Botta’s ingenious designs are often composed of simple geometric shapes, while also creating unique complex spaces. See images 3, 8 and 9 in this posting to see some of his stunning architectural works. This listing is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last examples of the original production of this collectible and iconic design. Condition: The table for sale here is in great original condition with less-than-usual usage marks for its age. It has been very well taken care of for its entire life. Artist: Mario Botta (Swiss, born 1943) Title: TESI TABLE...

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

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Mario Botta Tesi table Alias 1986

$5,062

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Mario Bellini “Colonnato” Dining Table for Cassina, Travertine, 1977

$14,800

H 28.94 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Mario Bellini “Colonnato” Dining Table for Cassina, Travertine, 1977

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Colonnato” dining table for Cassina, travertine, Italy, 1977. Bellini designed the "Colonnato" table series inspired by element...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Mario Bellini, Dining Table, Wood, Italy, 1970s

$12,500

H 29.25 in W 110.25 in D 41.15 in

Mario Bellini, Dining Table, Wood, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in High Point, NC

A wood dining table, model La Basilica, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25"H...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Mario Bellini “Colonnato” Dining Table for Cassina, Rosso Francia, 1977

$10,000

H 28.94 in Dm 47.25 in

Mario Bellini “Colonnato” Dining Table for Cassina, Rosso Francia, 1977

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Colonnato” dining table for Cassina, Rosso Francia, Italy, 1977. Bellini designed the “Colonnato” table series inspired by elementary and essential architectural stru...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Walnut Dining Table for Mobil Girgi

$4,200

H 31 in W 74 in D 35.5 in

Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Walnut Dining Table for Mobil Girgi

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Sapporo" dining table designed by Mario Marenco and manufactured by Mobil Grigi in Italy. Fully constructed of walnut. The legs can be removed for transport. Sourced in Italy. Mari...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mario Bellini Style Jax Dining Table

$4,000

H 30 in Dm 60 in

Mario Bellini Style Jax Dining Table

By Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round dining table in the style of Mario Bellini's Jax dining table, c.1970's. The table features a thick round glass table top set on a wood base that resembles a jax. Dimensions 6...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Glass, Wood

Contemporary Travertine Dining Table, Mario Bellini Style, Italy

$8,678

H 29.14 in Dm 51.19 in

Contemporary Travertine Dining Table, Mario Bellini Style, Italy

Located in Brussels, BE

Contemporary Travertine Dining Table, Mario Bellini Style, Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Mario Bellini "La Basilica" Ash Dining / Conference Table for Cassina

$10,300

H 29.14 in W 110.24 in D 30.91 in

Mario Bellini "La Basilica" Ash Dining / Conference Table for Cassina

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

La Basilica is an architectural dining table designed by Mario Bellini in 1978 for Cassina, Italy. Long variant, seats up to 8 chairs. It is constructed of thick solid European Ash ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Ash

Mario Bellini Colonnato Persian Red Travertine Glass Dining Table

$12,000

H 28 in W 90.5 in D 44.5 in

Mario Bellini Colonnato Persian Red Travertine Glass Dining Table

By Mario Bellini

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A striking 20th century Italian Mid-Century Modern dining table featuring a thick glass top floating over four cylindrical travertine column pier supports designed by Mario Bellini f...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Angelo Mangiarotti 'Eros' Round Marble Dining Table, Italy, 1970s

$18,224Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 57.09 in

Angelo Mangiarotti 'Eros' Round Marble Dining Table, Italy, 1970s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Antwerp, BE

Angelo Mangiarotti, dining table ‘Eros’, round, white marble, the 1970s This sculptural table by Angelo Mangiarotti is a skillful example of postmodern design. The table is execute...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Carrara Marble

Midcentury Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Dining Table

$6,500

H 29.5 in W 72 in D 36 in

Midcentury Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Rectangular Dining Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple modern travertine marble dining table circa 1980s. It features solid slab Travertine construction with thick apron edge. Gorgeous highly grained Italian travertine. Clean re...

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

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Travertine

Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek

$4,000

H 28 in W 48 in D 30 in

Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, for Artek. The table features a rectangular blue laminate top that sits atop bent birch wood legs. This design features Aalto’s signature metho...

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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Laminate, Birch, Bentwood

Italian Designer Table Star Galaxi Granite Dining Table Zanotta Italy

$1,145

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in

Italian Designer Table Star Galaxi Granite Dining Table Zanotta Italy

Located in Berlin, DE

Conference table or dining table with high quality Star Galaxy granite plate oval. stands on 5 steel columns. ideal for the office or at home as a dining table. some scratches on th...

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20th Century Italian Modern Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Granite

Previously Available Items

Terzo Table by Mario Botta, 1st Edition, Alias circa 1983

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H 29.14 in W 93.31 in D 33.86 in

Terzo Table by Mario Botta, 1st Edition, Alias circa 1983

By Mario Botta

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

"Terzo" Table, Mario Botta, first version with granite top, circa 1983 Designed by architect Mario Botta for Alias in the early 1980s, the "Terzo" table epitomizes the fusion of arc...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Granite, Steel

"Tesi" Dining Table by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s

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H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in

"Tesi" Dining Table by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black metal table with glass top designed by Mario Botta for Alias. Tesi model. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Metal

1986 Mario Botta Prismatic Postmodern Dining / Conference Table "Tesi" for Alias

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H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in

1986 Mario Botta Prismatic Postmodern Dining / Conference Table "Tesi" for Alias

By Mario Botta, Shiro Kuramata, Alias, Philippe Starck

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Swiss Architect Mario Botta designed glass and metal prismatic postmodern dining table or conference table. Designed in 1986 and made by Alias in Northern Italy. Large plate glass appears to hover over asymmetrical steel...

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

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Metal, Steel

Architect Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1985

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H 29.5 in W 83.75 in D 40 in

Architect Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1985

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Architect Mario Botta "Tesi" dining table for Alias, Italy, 1985. This piece retains its original glass.

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20th Century Italian Modern Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Mario Botta Black Steel Crystal Table ''Tesi'' Italian, 1986

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H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in

Mario Botta Black Steel Crystal Table ''Tesi'' Italian, 1986

By Mario Botta

Located in Madrid, ES

Dining table or desk, model "Tesi" from 1986, designed by Mario Botta (1943) and edited by Alias. Perforated sheet steel structure lacquered in black folded with rectangular glass top.

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1980s Italian Vintage Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Sheet Metal

Mario Botta dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Mario Botta dining room tables 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 dining room tables, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room tables by Zanotta, B&B Italia, and Giovanni Offredi. Prices for Mario Botta dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,040 and can go as high as $8,450, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,668.

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Questions About Mario Botta Dining Room Tables

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.

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