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 Dining Table ‘Terzo’ with Granite Top
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Botta for Alias, dining table model ‘Terzo’, metal, granite, Italy, 1983 The ‘Terzo’ dining table features a long rectangular granite tabletop that consists of three parts an...
Granite, Metal
Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1980
By Alias, Mario Botta
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...
Metal, Sheet 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
$6,600
H 27 in W 96 in D 47 in
Exceptional Mid Century Oval Speckled Granite Top Dining Table Attr. Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Saarinen style Oval Dining Table with remarkable gray Granite top with chamfered edge and reflective Mica inclusions throughout. The Mica reads as Silver, and although the m...
Granite, Chrome
$15,818
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Travertine Dining Table Il Colonnato by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Travertine dining table Il Colonnato by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s.
Travertine
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...
Travertine
Dining table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dining table in wood, metal, and leather by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal
$10,620 / item
H 291.34 in Dm 47.25 in
Barbera 'Bronze' Round Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Granite Stone Top
By Daniel Barbera
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Bronze' table is minimal form consisting of Classic geometry on the exterior merged with organic flowing underside. The three legged cast solid bronz...
Granite, Bronze
Lines Top Dining Table with Metal Tinted Top
Located in Paris, FR
Dining table lines top with metal shades dark grey tinted top, in melted glass in 12mm thickness. With a forged metal base in dark grey finish. Also available on request in: L 200 ...
Metal
$20,540
H 28.75 in W 88.19 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Colonnato" marble table by Cassina, Italy, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful and well preserved Colonnato table in Persian red travertine marble, design by Mario Bellini, produced by Cassina, 1977. In this table, the noble Persian red travertine ...
Marble
Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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...
Laminate, Birch, Bentwood
Mario Bellini, La Basilica Large Dining Table, Cassina, Italy 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Krefeld, DE
Mario Bellini "La Basilica" dining table by Cassina — a monumental Italian design classic in solid ash wood, measuring an impressive 280 cm. Designed by one of Italy's most celebrate...
Wood, Ash
$3,700
H 29 in Dm 36 in
Mario Papperzini for Salterini “Amalfi” Round Iron Dining Table With Glass Top
By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage “Amalfi” round dining table designed by Mario Papperzini for Salterini in the 1950s. This elegant table features a sculptural wrought iron base with the iconic Amal...
Metal
Joe D'urso for KNOLL International Black Granite Top Round Dining Table
By Joseph D'Urso
Located in North Miami, FL
Post modern design 1980's by Joe D'urso for KNOLL International with metal label and Hand Signed by Joe D'urso. Polished granite table, chrom...
Granite, Chrome
$4,500Sale Price|47% Off
H 28.75 in W 89 in D 41.25 in
Vintage Springer Style Granite Dining Table with Bronze Banded Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintages Springer style granite dining table with bronze banded base Offered for sale is a large and substantial granite pedestal dining table with a bronze banded base. This tabl...
Granite, Bronze
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...
Granite, Steel
"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
Metal
Sold
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, Alias, Philippe Starck, Shiro Kuramata
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...
Metal, Steel
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.
Steel
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.
Crystal, Steel, Sheet Metal