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What is Alessandro Mendini famous for?
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Alessandro Mendini is famous for his designs and writings. 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. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, among others. Explore a collection of Alessandro Mendini furniture on 1stDibs.
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Agrilo Console Table by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Doral, FL
Agrilo Console Table by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta Edizioni
1984
Mod. 7400
Signed original. Frame in black lacquered wood. Hand-decorated edge in blue and green. Feet in silver-p...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Silver
“Cubosfera” Pair Table Lamps by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1960s
By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Illuminate your space with iconic mid-century charm embodied in this remarkable pair of Cubosfera table lamps, designed by the legendary Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria in th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alessandro Mendini Postmodern “Karina” Bench for Baleri Italia
By Baleri Italia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Memphis era Karina bench by Alessandro Mendnini and part of the series Poesie d’Anticamera. Grey epoxy steel tube, perforated steel seat with blue felt cushion. Italy 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Alessandro Mendini wall lights. Set of nine
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 9 'Cubosfera' wall lights by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Italy c1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Alessandro Mendini 'Cubosfera' wall lights for Fidenza Vetraria c1960
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
Pair Alessandro Mendini 'Cubosfera' wall lights Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Italy c1960
Excellent condition. No nicks or chips to glasss
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Blue
By Purho Murano, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors
Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
