1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias

Description

Excellent rare vintage condition original 1980s Mario Botta "Latonda" Chair for Alias.

Two available, sold individually. Both in excellent vintage … more Excellent rare vintage condition original 1980s Mario Botta "Latonda" Chair for Alias.

Two available, sold individually. Both in excellent vintage condition.

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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 9 in this posting to see some of his stunning architectural works.

The Latonda chair’s frame is made of metal tubing and the seat is in very stunning thick black leather. The shape of the steel back and seat lend some flexibility to the material and allow to comfortably sit or lean back. The chair, originally made in Italy, is no longer in production today.

Latonda is not simply a chair. Rather, it is a piece of design and architecture history you can sit on. Designed in 1985, this iconic chair demonstrates the influence of Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn and Carlo Scarpa on Bottas work. The distinct lines of the chair are reminiscent of the architect’s work for Museum of Modern Art building in San Francisco, where the chair is on display today.

This listing is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last examples of the original production of this collectible and iconic design.

Condition: Great original condition with less-than-usual usage marks for its age.

Documentation:
Signed
Origin:
Switzerland, Made in Italy
Period:
1980-1999
Materials:
Metal.
Creation Date:
1986
Styles / Movements:
Modern, Postmodern

Creator Mario Botta
Manufacturer Alias
Design Period 1980 to 1989
Year 1985
Production Period 1980 to 1989
Country of Manufacture Italy
Identifying Marks This piece has an attribution mark
Style Postmodern
Detailed Condition Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Restoration and Damage Details
Mint Condition. Original and signed.
Materials Metal
Color Black

Dimensions
Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm) less