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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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Alessandro Mendini Quilted Wall Hanging Tapestry Interflex, Italy, 1993
By Interflex, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Vienna, AT
Alessandro Mendini Quilted Wall Hanging Tapestry Interflex, Italy, 1993
Dimensions 104" x 62" x1"
This large wall hanging tapestry designed by Al...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Alessandro Mendini Italian Cubosfera Table Lamp Fidenza Vetraria, circa 1960
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Cubosfera" table lamp by Alesendro Mendini, editioned by Fidenza Vetraria, circa 1960s. Cast glass, hollow cube, that houses two light sockets. The glass is very thick and creat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
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
Pair of 1980s Memphis Style Glass 'BiBi' Table Lamps for Artemide
By VeArt, Artemide, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1980s Memphis Style Glass 'BiBi' Table Lamps for Artemide. Designed by Alessandro Mendini. Handcrafted in sky blue Murano glass, this petite lamp is strongly associated with ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera Table Lamp Design Italy 1968s Mid-Century
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Palermo, IT
The "Cubosfera" table lamp by Alessandro Mendini, circa 1960s edition. Cast glass, hollow cube, which houses two E14 lights. The glass is very thick and creates an incredible optical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$2,192 Sale Price
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Papilio Side Table by Alessandro Mendini 1985
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your space with these exquisite postmodern two-tier glass side tables, a rare and iconic design by Alessandro Mendini, one of the most influential figures in modern design. T...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
