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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Alias Saturno 48 Low Table by Mario Botta
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffee table with base made of four elements in MDF Valchromat® (mass-coloured and transparent lacquered) attached to a structural steel cylinder, glossy black lacquered. Top availa...
Aluminum
$534Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Saturno, Carrara Marble Side Table By DFdesignlab Handmade in Italy
By DF designlab
Located in Campobasso, CB
The Saturno side table was inspired by, well, Saturn of course. The design of the table creates an abstraction of the planet outlines, then, extruded in a powder coated steel 3d s...
Marble, Steel
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Earth
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
Concrete
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Chalk
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed ...
Concrete
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
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Clay
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
Concrete
Mario Dal Fabbro Occasional table
By Mario Dal Fabbro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1979 Occasional Table from Mario Dal Fabbro. Carved from wengé and mahogany and acquired directly from the artist. Incised signature and date to base '1979 Mario Dal Fabbro'. Good v...
Mahogany, Wenge
Coffee Crown Table Low by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee crown table low by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 65 / W 65 /H 41 cm. Materials: fiber concre...
Concrete
Big Foot Table Low by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Foot Table Low by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L65 / W65 /H43 cm Materials: fiber concrete At...
Concrete
Sea Surface Low Table by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Sea surface low table by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 130 x D 130 x H 30 cm. Materials: Poplar solid wood, veneer. This table is the pilot piece of the series, conceived ...
Wood
$2,100 / item
H 12.6 in Dm 21.66 in
Leme Table, Low, by RAIN, Contemporary Side Table, Brazilian Granite
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to operate underwater, where everything is lighter and, all movement, more fluid. Based on...
Granite
Black Caribe Low Table by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Caribe low table by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Tech...
Steel
Low Table by ISA Bergamo ca. 1955
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Berlin, DE
Side Table / Coffee Table by ISA Bergamo with square top. Veneered and framed in light wood structure, black-lacquered metal legs. Italian furniture manufacturer I.S.A. (Industria S...
Wood