Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Italian, 1931-2019
Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931. Through his work as an architect, designer, journalist, theorist and publisher, Mendini helped establish the Italian design sensibility on a global scale with a particular focus on neo-modern, avant-garde design as well as the crossover between art, design and architecture.
Mendini’s influential work spanned the arenas of graphics, furniture, interiors, architecture, stage design, writing and painting. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1959, and he began his career at the studio of artist-designer Marcello Nizzoli. He went on to become the publisher of the popular magazines Casabella (1970–76), Modo and Domus (each 1979–85).
In 1979, Mendini joined Ettore Sottsass and Michele de Lucchi as a partner at Studio Alchimia, a harbinger of the Memphis Group before he cofounded Domus Academy in 1982. In 1989, he and his brother Francesco established their architectural practice, Atelier Mendini, in Milan, where he worked until his death in February 2019. In recognition of his outstanding body of work, Mendini was awarded the Compasso d’Oro twice, in 1979 and 1981. He was also honored by the Architectural League of New York, made Chevalier des Arts et Lettres in France, and, in 2014, he was awarded the European Prize for Architecture.
Mendini’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, among others.
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(Biography provided by STUDIO CADMIUM)
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Creator: Alessandro Mendini
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Located in Chiavari, Liguria
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Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Palermo, PA
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Pair of 1980s Memphis Style Glass 'BiBi' Table Lamps for Artemide
By Alessandro Mendini, VeArt, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
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Set di 2 Lampada Cubosfera, Alessandro Mendini, 1980
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Located in Milano, Lombardia
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Table lamp Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini - Italian Design, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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Alessandro Mendini "Cubosfera" Table Lamp For Fidenza Vetraria, Italy 1968
By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
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"Mimi" lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Artemide, 1980
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in PARIS, FR
"Mimi" lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Artemide, 1980
New condition with all its labels and its original box.
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1980s Italian Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
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Postmodern Milo Floorlamp by Alessandro Mendini, Italy 1980s
By Segno, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Renens, CH
Postmodern floor lamp “Milo” by Alesssandro Mendini for Segno, designed and produced during the late 1980s.
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Table Lamp Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Glass
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian Lighting - Table Lamp - Sculptural Light - Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini
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By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Argelato, BO
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Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria "Cubosfera" Wall Lamp, Italy 1968
By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Naples, IT
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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cubosfera Wall lights by Alessandro Mendini, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cubosfera Wall lights by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1960s
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Located in bari, IT
Table or bedside table lamp model Cubo Sfera designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1960s production 1969.
Graduated in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano in 1959, since the late 70s ...
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Table Lamp “Cubosfera” (Cubic Sphere) by Alessandro Mendini, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Roma, IT
Cubosfera table light is an artwork realized by Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019) in 1968.
H. 17 x 15.5 x 15.5 cm.
Clear glass, frosted, metal sheet and tube, aluminum sheet.
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By Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
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Cubosfera table lamp.
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By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
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Small Grey Glass Shade Table Lamp Bibi by A. Mendini for Artemide-Sidecar, 1993
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Located in Varese, Lombardia
Light grey glass shade with multicolored geometrical decoration. The lamp remains in brand new condition with its original packaging.
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Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, IT
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera table lamp, Italy, 1960s.
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Alessandro Mendini Italian 1970 Crystal Wall Lamps Mid Century
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in New York, NY
A masculine pair of heavy matte black steel framed wall lights with thick cubes crystal shades . The upper crystal is clear and the bottom has a very slight darker tint. Light emits ...
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Artemide Edge 30 E26 Pendant Light in White by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Cable suspended Luminaire for diffused self-ballasted fluorescent or LED lighting (not suited for incandescent lighting).
This item is currently only available in North America.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
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Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
Alioth is a luminaire from the “Galassia” series designed by Alessandro Mendini and presented by Venini at the Euroluce fair in Milan.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
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Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Artemide, 1990s
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide
Located in Renens, CH
Memphis-Milano style glass table lamp “Bibi” by Alessandro Mendini, produced by Artemide as part of the Sidecar line.
The glass housing is handmade and features nice colorful grap...
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1990s Italian Adam Style Alessandro Mendini Lighting
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Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia, Italy, 1980s, Pink & Blue
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Postmodern table lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia / Gruppo Alchimia. Very good condition with few if any signs of wear. Pink and blue lacquered aluminum w...
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Table Lamp "Cuboluce" Design Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1970s
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in taranto, IT
Extraordinary original table lamp from the 1970s produced by the fidenza vetraria, same technology and design by alessandro mendini
composed of six triangles in crystal of great t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
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Alessandro Mendini “Cubosfera” Table Lamp or Appliqués, Glass Brass, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
Tre table lamp or appliqués “ Cubosfera” by Alessandro Mendini glass and brass, 1968.
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1980s Memphis Style 'Conica' Table Lamp for Artemide
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Memphis Style 'Conica' Pale Yellow Glass Table Lamp for Artemide. Designed by Alessandro Mendini. Handcrafted in pale yellow Murano glass, this petite lamp...
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Alessandro Mendini Artemide Sidecar Table Lamp Murano Glass Postmodern
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide, VeArt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Pair of Late 20th Century Silver Chandeliers by Alessandro Mendini, 1980
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of late 20th century stardust silver chandeliers. Made with pattern cutouts and frosted glass by Alessandro Mendini. Italian, 1980.
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Ceiling lamp "Deriva" Decoration 2, Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
"Deriva" is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for Fragile's new location in the centre of Milan. It wa...
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Ceiling lamp "Deriva" Decoration 1, Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
"Deriva" is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for Fragile's new location in the centre of Milan. It wa...
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2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Lighting
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Alessandro Mendini Mimi Plastic Table Lamp Signed
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and small table lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini.
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Pair of Glass Sidecar Lamps by Alessandro Mendini for Artemide, France, 1980s
By Maison Jansen, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pair of Alessandro Mendini "Cubosfera" Wall Lights
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Cubosfera" sconces designed by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria in the 1960s. The clear glass cubes have frosted spherical centres which hold two candelabra sockets. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
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Ceiling lamp "Deriva" in Copper, Alessandro Mendini for Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Deriva is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for Fragile's new location in the centre of Milan. It was ...
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2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Lighting
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Ceiling lamp "Deriva di Proust", Alessandro Mendini for Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Deriva is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for Fragile's new location in the centre of Milan. It was ...
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Alessandro Mendini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Alessandro Mendini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alessandro Mendini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 25 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Alessandro Mendini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Giusto Toso, Giuliana Gramigna, and Cini Boeri. Prices for Alessandro Mendini lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $550 and can go as high as $17,035, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,219.
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