Vintage Armlehnstuhl "Quinta" von Mario Botta für Alias 1990er Jahre Kunst re-upholstered and re-covered

re-upholstered and re-covered

rectangular design in the Mid Century Modern style

ergonomically shaped metal seat shell

and floral motifs appear precise without being rigid

Vintage Armlehnstuhl "Quinta" von Mario Botta für Alias 1990er Jahre Kunst re-upholstered and re-coveredThe "Quinta" armchair was designed in 1985 by Swiss architect Mario Botta for Alias and is considered one of the defining objects in postmodern furniture history. The black lacquered steel tubing forms a continuous arch from armrest to front leg, while the seat and backrest are made of perforated steel sheet, a typical Botta detail. The chair is no longer in production; a sister piece is in the collection of the MoMA in New York. You can find more