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

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Outrageous opportunity to own a rare Mario Botta dining or conference table, made in 1986, in mint condition.

This Dining … Read more 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
Documentation: Signed
Origin: Switzerland, Made in Italy
Period: 1980-1999
Materials: lacquered metal and glass.
Creation Date: 1986
Styles / Movements: Modern, Postmodern, Memphis
Dimensions: Overall with glass on: 34" W x 95" L x 29" H Glass Top: 86cm W x 241cm L x 1.5cm Thickness 34" W x 95" L x .6" Thickness Black Base: 65cm W x 197cm L x 73.5cm H 25.5" W x 77.5" L x 29" H

This table is located in our Basel, Switzerland showroom. We will ship internationally. See less