Mid-Century Postmodern Latonda Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy, 1980s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Exceptional original Latonda armchair designed by Mario Botta for Alias, Italy, in 1987. A highly collectible example of Italian Postmodern design, the Latonda chair is defined by its extraordinary sculptural steel-tube construction and elegant geometric composition. Designed by acclaimed Swiss architect and designer Mario Botta, the chair transforms a simple continuous steel tube into a distinctive architectural form. The bent black steel tube traces a fluid, continuous curve through space, creating the characteristic double circular structure around the seat. The two inclined circular forms are interrupted at their centre and elegantly embrace the original cognac-coloured leather seat, creating a sophisticated contrast between the warm leather and the dark tubular frame. The construction is a beautiful example of Botta’s design philosophy: essential geometry, structural clarity and carefully controlled proportions. Nothing is unnecessary. The chair’s visual strength comes from the relationship between the continuous steel line, the circular forms and the suspended leather seat. Despite its substantial sculptural presence, the open tubular construction gives the chair a remarkably light and airy appearance. from different angles, the curves create changing geometric compositions, making the Latonda as much a sculptural object as it is a functional armchair. The chair rests on two tubular elements that visually complete the continuous line of the frame, reinforcing the impression that the entire structure has been created from a single flowing gesture. Designer Mario Botta was born in 1943 in Mendrisio, Switzerland, and became internationally recognised for his distinctive architectural and furniture designs. His work is characterised by strong geometric forms, architectural structure and a sophisticated dialogue between solid and empty space. The Latonda chair, designed in 1987 for Alias, is one of his notable furniture designs and is an excellent representation of the Italian Postmodern design movement of the 1980s. Details * Designer: Mario Botta * Model: Latonda * Manufacturer: Alias * Country: Italy * Year: 1987 * Style: Postmodern / Italian Modern / Architectural Design * Materials: Tubular steel and leather * Frame: Black tubular steel * Seat: Original cognac-coloured leather * Original Alias stamp: Present * Quantity: 1 armchair * Matching chairs available: We currently have 3 matching Latonda chairs in stock Dimensions * Height: 76 cm / 29.92 in * Width: 63 cm / 24.80 in * Depth: 48 cm / 18.90 in * Seat height: 47 cm / 18.50 in * Seat width: 39 cm / 15.35 in * Seat depth: 37 cm / 14.57 in Condition The chair is in great vintage condition, with only minor signs of age and use consistent with its history. The original cognac leather seat and black tubular steel frame are well preserved. The original Alias manufacturer’s stamp is present. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition

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Creator	Mario Botta
Design Period	1980 to 1989
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Style	Vintage, Italian Modern, Postmodern
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Product Code	IQR-2624234
Material	Leather, Steel
Color	Black
Width	63 cm 63 cm
Depth	48 cm 48 cm
Height	76 cm 76 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

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About the Creator

Mario Botta

Born in 1943 in Mendrisio, Switzerland, award-winning architect-designer Mario Botta has built an international reputation for striking postmodern public and private spaces that blend Classical forms with a contemporary sensibility.

Exhibiting a strong interest in design, Botta left school at the age of 15 to become a draftsman and later apprenticed for the architectural studio Carloni & Camenisch in Lugano. After three years, the studio appointed him head designer of the parish house of Genestrerio. Botta eventually left to further his education, attending the Liceo Artistico in Milan and finally the Istituto Universitario di Architettura IUAV in Venice. There he studied under architect-designer Carlo Scarpa and received his professional degree in 1969. During his time in Venice, architectural luminaries Le Corbusier (1887-1965) and Louis Kahn (1901-1974) hired him to work on local projects. These mentors forged a lasting impact on Botta’s career and aesthetic approach.

Around 1970, Botta opened his own practice in Lugano and focused on designing houses and churches. His first solo project—a single-family dwelling in Cadenazzo, Switzerland (1970-1)—features a strong, rectilinear silhouette penetrated by well-composed geometric voids. Botta used pre-industrial materials like brick, stone, and wood, rather than “traditionally” modernist materials like steel and glass.

Other standout projects from Botta’s architectural career include a private house in Viganello, Switzerland (1981); the Cathedral of the Resurrection in Évry, France (1988-1990); the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (1990-1995); the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Mogno, Switzerland (1992-1996); the Tinguely Museum in Basel (1995-96); the National Bank of Greece in Athens (1998-2001); the Tschuggen Bergoase Spa in Arosa, Switzerland (2007); and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina (2009-2010).

Botta’s product designs tend to echo the simple, serene geometry found in his buildings. Standouts include the Quinta 605 Chair for Alias (1985), Shogun Parete and Shogun Lamp for Artemide (both 1986), Italian Seconda Chairs for Alias (1982) and Tesi 609 Table for Alias (1985).

Over the course of his illustrious career, Botta has served as a visiting professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale in Lausanne, Switzerland, and he has been the recipient of numerous design awards, including the Grand Officer Award from then Italian president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi in 2006. He is a member of many notable groups, such as the Commissione Federale Svizzera delle Belle Arti, the Bund Deutscher Architekten (BDA), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Botta’s designs can be found in permanent collections around the world. Notably, he founded the Academy of Architecture Switzerland in 1996. He is also the author of numerous books and monographs.

Today, Botta continues to design in Lugano.