Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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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Period: 1980s
Creator: Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini Wristwatch for Studio Alchimia, Museo Alchimia 1986
By Alessandro Mendini, Studio Alchimia
Located in Chicago, IL
Alessandro Mendini wristwatch for Studio Alchimia, collection Museo Alchimia in 1986 with Giorgio Gregori, Bruno Gregori, Alessandro Guerriero, Adriana Guerriero and Walter Garro. "T...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Metal
Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia 1989 Signed Print, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini, Studio Alchimia
Located in Chicago, IL
Pink star screen-print by Alessandro Mendini, created for Studio Alchimia in 1989. It features a large black and white star dominating the composition, set against a vibrant pink bac...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Paper
Pair of 1980s Memphis Style Glass 'BiBi' Table Lamps for Artemide
By Alessandro Mendini, VeArt, Artemide
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 ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Glass, Art Glass
Stelline Chair by Alessandro Mendini for Elam Uno
By Alessandro Mendini, Elam
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Armchair ' Stelline ' by Allessandro Mendini for manufacturer Elam UNO, 1987 design. Structure in dark grey painted metal with plastic inlays in the seat. Branding underneath the pla...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Metal
Alessandro Mendini Vase for Studio Alchimia, 1988
By Alessandro Mendini, Studio Alchimia
Located in Chicago, IL
Alessandro Mendini created this evocative vase for Studio Alchimia in 1988. Standing at a stately height akin to a column, the vase exhibits a series of wavy, sinuous contours that d...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Ceramic
Set di 2 Lampada Cubosfera, Alessandro Mendini, 1980
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La lampada Cubosfera è effettivamente un design notevole creato dall’architetto e designer italiano Alessandro Mendini nel 1980. Questa lampada iconica presenta una forma sferica com...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Stained Glass
"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 Furniture
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Plastic
Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Berito glass vase, with vertical pink stripes, incised mark and dated with applied circular label.
Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the ex...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Murano Glass
Three Stools model “Ollo” by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three Stools model "Ollo"
Manufactured by Museo Alchimia
Italy, 1988
Laminated wood
Big height H74 x 22 x 22cm
Medium height H64 x 22 x 22cm
Small hei...
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1980s Italian Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Wood
Postmodern Milo Floorlamp by Alessandro Mendini, Italy 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini, Segno
Located in Renens, CH
Postmodern floor lamp “Milo” by Alesssandro Mendini for Segno, designed and produced during the late 1980s.
The lamp features a multi-coloured enamelled aluminium body with a frost...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Aluminum
Alessandro Mendini, coppia di poltrone Dora per Zanotta, anni 80
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Firenze, IT
Coppia di poltrone a pozzetto modello dora
struttura in metallo smaltato bianco, imbottite e rivestite in tessuto nei toni del bordeaux
Produzione Zanotta, Italia, 1987.
Bibliografi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Steel
Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini from the 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, MI
Light blue Murano glass vase by Venini, designed by Alessandro Mendini in the 1980s
Ø cm 18,5 h cm 12,5
Alessandro Mendini from the end of the 70s was among the innovators of Itali...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Murano Glass
Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s
By Zabro, Alessandro Mendini
Located in MIlano, IT
Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s
Chair with chrome-plated metal rod frame, black leather upholstery and on the seat with black leathe...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Steel
Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s
By Zabro, Alessandro Mendini
Located in MIlano, IT
Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s
Chair with chrome-plated metal rod frame, black leather upholstery and elegant front tips and simple...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Steel
Alessandro Mendini Attelabo Cabinet 1981
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Naples, FL
An extremely rare and important cabinet by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia. Model MDD 954, this well documented example represents the fun and functionality of early Alchimia ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Steel
'Arado' Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini from 1988
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, MI
'Arado' vase in Murano glass with cane work, created by Alessandro Mendini for Venini in 1988
Ø 14 cm h 38 cm
Alessandro Mendini from the end of the 70s was among the innovators of...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Murano Glass
Tabouret Trick par Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in PARIS, FR
Tabouret Trick par Alessandro Mendini
Edition Vanini - 1988
Hauteur : 43 cm
Diamètre : 30 cm
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Plastic
Sirfo Side / End table by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta Italy, 1986. Glass Top
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Sirfo" table designed by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta, Italy, 1985. Cast Aluminum base and glass top.. The glass top is 27.75 inches high. Rare, whimsical design in very good c...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Chrome, Aluminum
Paire de tabourets Trick de Alessandro Mendini pour Vanini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in PARIS, FR
Paire de tabourets "Trick" de Alessandro Mendini
Edition Vanini - 1988
Hauteur : 43 cm
Diamètre : 30 cm
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Plastic
Alessandro Mendini Postmodern Zabro Armchair / Table for Zanotta, 1984
By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Zabro table/chair was designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by the Italian manufacturer Zanotta in 1984.
The top and seat are made of lacquered wood with hand-decorated pol...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Beech
Italian Postmodern “Sirfo” Side Table, Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
The Sirfo side table is a mesmerizing creation envisioned by the legendary Alessandro Mendini for the renowned design house Zanotta.
This avant-garde piece effortlessly merges art and functionality flaunting a harmonious blend of clean lines and playful curves. Its sinuous silhouette evokes a sense of fluidity, inviting the beholder to explore its contours and discover new perspectives at every angle.
A true testament to Mendini's mastery, it challenges the notions of traditional furniture design and is able to adapt to various living spaces, whether placed in a cozy corner...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Aluminum
Zabro Table Chair by Alessandro Mendini for Division Nuova Alchimia, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The outstanding Zabro Table Chair by Alessandro Mendini for Divisione Nuova Alchimia 1984 produced by Zanotta Edizioni.
Made in lacquered wood with hand-decorated polychrome decorat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Wood, Lacquer
Italian Post Modern Agrilo Console by Alessandro Mendini, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Renens, CH
The Agrilo Console designed by Alessandro Mendini is a captivating piece of furniture that combines functionality and artistic expression.
Mendini (1931 – 2019), was a well-respect...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Italian Murano Glass Vase Simira Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.
By Alessandro Mendini, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase model Simira filigree glass and solid glass base molded to the wheel, circa 1987- 1988. Signed.
Biography
Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931. After a long experience...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Glass
Peyrano Box by Alessandro Midini for Alessi, Italy, 1989
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in PARIS, FR
Peyrano Box by Alessandro Midini for Alessi, Italy, 1989.
Very good condition.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Steel
Zanotta Editioni Collection Sirfo Table designed by Alessandro Mendini 1986
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Post-modern Sirfo Goose table from the Zanotta Editioni Collection, designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1986
manufactured by Zanotta, Italy
Painted Aluminu...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Steel, Aluminum
Hispo Mosaic Top Coffee Table by Designed Alessandro Mendini for Alchimia
By Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo Alchimia
Located in London, GB
This an original occasional round table with a petal mosaic top. Italian design by Alessandro Mendini for Alchimia, signed on the base ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Stone, Metal
Postmodern Vintage Side Table Sirfo Alessandro Mendini Zanotta Edizione 1986
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern Vintage side table from cast aluminum and clear glass goose - like by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta Edizione 1986 Italy.
A wonderful side table...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Aluminum
Memphis Design 'Colonna Ollo' Cabinet by Alessandro Mendini, Italy 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Memphis Design 'Colonna Ollo' Cabinet by Alessandro Mendini, Italy 1980s. This cabinet is impressive due to its shape, graphical design, and size. The cab...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Wood
Alessandro Mendini, Mid-Century Unique Large Black Table for Nanda Vigo, 1985
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, IT
Alessandro Mendini , Unique mid-century "Buon Compleanno" large black table with colored Lacquered Motifs Personally gifted from Alessandro Mendini to Nanda Vigo for her birthday, 19...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Lacquer
Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia, Italy, 1980s, Pink & Blue
By Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo Alchimia
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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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Italian Post Modern Alessandro Mendini Multi Color Leather Lounge Chair
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and style: the limited edition San Leonardo lounge chair designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1986 for Matteo Grassi Italy. Numbered 14/100 and comple...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Leather
Contemporary Art Fountain Le Colonne White, Light Blue by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies of the Column composed by 3 elements, base in polychrome ceramic, 24 white grés tiles with decorations and a bronze fish sculpture.
This fountain is called “Le Colonne...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Bronze
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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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Opaline Glass
Dress Boy F.lli Medini, 1982, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Den Haag, NL
F.lli Medini. Italian clothing company. Found 1969 This is one off there accessorizes from 1982. Metal upright, plastic shoulder piece. Metal top. Plastic imitation marble feet.
Signal red holder. Metal S shape, for your trousers, adjustable in height. Very good looking dress boy...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Metal
Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Large vase Simirone in blown glass intertwined polychrome canes on a base in faceted glass block designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini in circa 1989. Limited edition of 50 pieces...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Blown Glass
Italian Postmodern Alessandro Mendini, “Sirfo” Side Table, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Renens, CH
A goose shaped “Sirfo” side table designed by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta during the 1980s. Tempered glass top on a solid aluminum base.
Mendini (1931 – 2019), was a well respe...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Aluminum
Italian Modern Coat Stand Mod. Velasca by Alessandro Mendini for Elam UNO, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Coat stand mod. Velasca by Alessandro Mendini for Elam UNO, 1980s
Coat stand mod. Velasca with a round base. The structure consists...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
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Metal
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