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Seconda Armchair by Mario Botta for Alias

Mario Botta / Alias

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An iconic Seconda armchair designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta for Alias in 1982. A definitive masterpiece of 1980s postmodern design, featuring a striking architectural black steel frame and perforated seat.

Designed in 1982 by renowned Swiss architect and designer Mario Botta for the Italian manufacturer Alias, the Seconda armchair stands as one of the most recognizable and influential pieces of 1980s postmodern design. Its uncompromisingly graphic, architectural silhouette bridges the gap between functional seating and contemporary sculpture. Built with a rigorous black steel frame, the chair features a distinctive perforated metal seat and twin cylindrical backrest rollers, showcasing Botta's signature structural clarity and fascination with geometric forms. An iconic piece of twentieth-century design held in major museum collections, it brings a commanding presence to modern living spaces, architectural studios, and curated galleries alike.

Origin

Italy, Switzerland, 1980s

Dimensions

W 52 × D 58 × H 72 cm; seat 46.4 cm

Materials

Steel