Geometrien Decorative Wall Panel by Ludwig Theodor Gloss, Germany, 1961

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Decorative wall sculpture titled "Geometrien" by Ludwig Theodor Gloss, created in 1961 in Germany. This abstract piece, while predating the Memphis movement, beautifully anticipates its vibrant and playful aesthetic with a stunning palette of bright colors—blue, yellow, red, white, and black. The abstract form subtly suggests the figure of a woman facing the sun, adding an intriguing narrative element. The black-and-white striped sections, reminiscent of Mario Botta’s work, add dynamic visual rhythm to the composition. Despite limited information about the artist, Gloss's skill and attention to detail are evident, making this wall sculpture a rare and exceptional find, perfect for adding a bold, mid-century modern statement to any space.

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Creator	Mario Botta
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year	1961
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Product Code	KHT-1991930
Restoration and Damage Details	Wear consistent with age and use.
Materials	Wood
Color	Black, blue, red, white, yellow
Width	46 cm 46 cm
Depth	5 cm 4.5 cm
Height	64 cm 63.5 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

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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.