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 Mario Botta, Alias
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
Stone Top Dining Table ‘TERZO’ by Mario Botta, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, this dining table presents a captivating interplay between industrial power and organic delicacy. Characterized by a heavy black steel base—e...
Stone, 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
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
$13,666Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in Dm 61.03 in
Il Colonnato Round Table by Mario Bellini, Black Marble, 1970s Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in The Hague, NL
Il Colonnato’, a 1977 project by Mario Bellini. In this project, Mario Bellini took his inspiration from a basic elemental structure in architecture. His design emulated the colonnad...
Marble
1980s Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite dining table, dating back to the 1980s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunning hand crafted finish, ensuring a rich, lustrous appearance that highlights its intricate design. This tessellated Mactan stone table...
Cast Stone
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
1980s Maitland Smith Mactan Tessellated Stone Brass Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Sculptural Maitland Smith Style, Tessellated Mactan Stone Brass & Beveled Glass Dining Table. Dating back to the 1980s.. Crafted wi...
Stone, Brass
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Octagonal Dining Table
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning dining octagonal pedestal dining table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot.
Brass
$8,883
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
"Sapporo" Dining Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
"Sapporo" Dining Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy, 1970s
Wood
Vintage Marble & Glass Dining Table, Italy 1980s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern dining room table designed and manufactured in the 1980's in Italy. The table has a marble base with a metal rod holding the two marble pillars. The table has a ...
Marble, Metal
$10,248
H 27.96 in W 118.12 in D 37.41 in
Jean Prouvé, Trapèze Dining Table, Tecta, Glass Top, Germany 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Krefeld, DE
Rare early Tecta production of Jean Prouvé’s Trapèze table, distinguished by its unusually large proportions, demountable construction and rectang...
Metal
Tree branch dining table, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking and unique dining tabel in the manner of Duval brasseur with a hand made tree branch base. Made from aluminum and finished with a clear glass top Fantastic looking piece...
Metal
Table by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The “La Basilica” table stands out for its sturdy, clean-lined design. It has six legs and is crafted from solid walnut. It was designed by Italian designer and architect Mario Belli...
Walnut
Vico Magistretti ‘Vidun’ Adjustable Dining Table for De Padova, 1986
By Paolo de Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
An iconic ‘Vidun’ dining table designed by Vico Magistretti for De Padova in 1986. The table features a substantial circular cut-glass top supported by a sculptural base crafted from...
Glass, Wood, Paint
$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
Post Modern Pine Dining Table, Asymmetrical Top, France, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Post modern pine table with asymmetrical top, one leaf. 31x50 Open 64
Pine
$20,000
H 30 in W 31 in D 53 in
Contemporary Bronze Dining Table - Granite Top & Sculptural Base, Geometra
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
The Geometra Dining Table is a study in contrast — a mirror-polished bronze base rising into geometric precision, crowned by a top of Adamantium Granite. Where the base catches and b...
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 Alias, Mario Botta
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, 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...
Metal, Steel
Architect Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1985
By Alias, Mario Botta
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