Italian Tesi Dining Table by Mario Botta for Alias, 1986

Description

During the 1980s, famous swiss architect, mario botta worked with the manufacturer alias as a designer on a whole range … more 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 and 8 in this posting to see some of his stunning architectural works.

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.
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
size:
glass top:
86cm w x 241cm l x 1.5cm thickness
black base:
65cm w x 197cm l x 73.5cm h
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