Mario Botta 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.
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Creator: Mario Botta
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...
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Granite, Metal
Dining Room Set With Mario Botta Dining Table and Mario Bellini Chairs
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table in granite by Mario Botta and 'Cab' chairs by Mario Bellini
Mario Botta for Alias, dining table model ‘Terzo’, metal, granite, Italy, ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Botta Tables
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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 Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mario Botta 'Tesi' Dining Table or Desk for Alias, Italy 1986.
By Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
This Mario Botta 'Tesi' table designed in 1986 for Italian iconic edition house Alias, stands as a testament to the iconic architect's signature style – a fusion of minimalist design...
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1680s Italian Post-Modern Antique Mario Botta Tables
Materials
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Mario Botta tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Mario Botta 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 tables, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Poltronova, and Stone International. Prices for Mario Botta tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,107 and can go as high as $8,450, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,668.