A set of four ‘Latonda’ chairs, 1987
Mario Botta
Switzerland, 1987
Tubular metal structure with seat in orange stretched leather.
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Made by Alias, Italy.
Sticky label ‘Alias Italy’ on the metal structure underneath the seat on each of them.
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Dimensions:
48 x 63 x 75 H cm / 18.9 x 24.8 x 29.5 H in
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Predominantly an accomplished architect, Mario Botta designed a range of furniture for the company Alias during the 1980s. His designs tend to include a strong sense of geometry, often being based on very simple shapes and sheet metals.
Botta has been working with Alias since 1982. For them, he designed a series of five different chairs - two of his most famous chairs seconda and quinta now on show at the MoMA. An award-winning architect, he has published several works, and in 1996 founded the Academy of Swiss Architecture. He lives and works in Lugano.
The ‘Latonda’ chair was part of a more niche production in 1987. Nowadays there are few examples of this gorgeous design available. Extremely comfortable and durable, the ‘latonda’ chairs are a timeless, elegant and rare piece.
