Alias - Mario Botta - Dining table - Thesis - Glass, Steel

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Tesi is a glass-topped dining/conference table designed by Mario Botta for Alias in Italy, dating from the 1980s (circa 1986) with a perforated steel base, measuring 75 x 241 x 86 cm, in good condition with minor signs of wear.

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A rare opportunity to acquire a dining or conference table by Mario Botta from 1986 in perfect condition. This model named “Tesi” was designed by Mario Botta and manufactured by Alias. In the 1980s, the renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta worked as a designer for the manufacturer Alias and designed a whole range of furniture pieces.

The construction from perforated sheet metal is black-painted and paired with a rectangular glass top. This iconic table illustrates the influence of Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn, and Carlo Scarpa on Botta’s work.

Condition: The table offered here is in excellent original condition and shows unusually little wear for its age. It has always been very carefully cared for. The glass top has no chips or visible scratches.

Designer: Mario Botta
Manufacturer: Alias, Italy
Dimensions: 75 x 241 x 86 cm
Style: Post-Modern
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Metal, Sheet Metal

A rare opportunity to acquire a dining or conference table by Mario Botta from 1986 in perfect condition. This model named “Tesi” was designed by Mario Botta and manufactured by Alias. In the 1980s, the renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta worked as a designer for the manufacturer Alias and designed a whole range of furniture pieces.

The construction from perforated sheet metal is black-painted and paired with a rectangular glass top. This iconic table illustrates the influence of Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn, and Carlo Scarpa on Botta’s work.

Condition: The table offered here is in excellent original condition and shows unusually little wear for its age. It has always been very carefully cared for. The glass top has no chips or visible scratches.

Designer: Mario Botta
Manufacturer: Alias, Italy
Dimensions: 75 x 241 x 86 cm
Style: Post-Modern
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Metal, Sheet Metal

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Minimalist
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Alias
Model
Thesis
Designer/artist/maker
Mario Botta
Material
Glass, Steel
Style
Contemporary
Colour
Black, Transparent
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
75 cm
Width
86 cm
Depth
241 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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