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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Creator: Alessandro Mendini
Recognized Seller Listings
Magis Proust LowChair in White by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I think many people will already know my “Proust armchair”. It is a romantic, baroque chair, on which an endless number of multi-coloured dots are hand-paint- ed using the pointillism technique. These dots cover the whole armchair, both the fabric and the wooden decorations.
It’ s a re-design work. It is, in fact, a combination of a mock-antique armchair with a detail from a painting of a garden by French artist Signac. From 1978 onwards, the “Proust armchair” was produced in many versions, using different colours, ma- terials and dimensions, and was even made of ceramics and bronze. It travelled all around the world and was hosted in many museums.
But now some truly revolutionary news, as a paradox comes true: the “Proust armchair” has now been transformed into an industrial rotational-moulded piece. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you “ Magis Proust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Polystyrene
Magis Proust LowChair in Multicolour by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I think many people will already know my “Proust armchair”. It is a romantic, baroque chair, on which an endless number of multi-coloured dots are hand-paint- ed using the pointillism technique. These dots cover the whole armchair, both the fabric and the wooden decorations.
It’ s a re-design work. It is, in fact, a combination of a mock-antique armchair with a detail from a painting of a garden by French artist Signac. From 1978 onwards, the “Proust armchair” was produced in many versions, using different colours, ma- terials and dimensions, and was even made of ceramics and bronze. It travelled all around the world and was hosted in many museums.
But now some truly revolutionary news, as a paradox comes true: the “Proust armchair” has now been transformed into an industrial rotational-moulded piece. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you “ Magis Proust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Polystyrene
20th Century Alessandro Mendini Fidenza Vetraria Table Lamp Mod. Cubosfera, 60s
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Turin, Turin
From the late 70s Alessandro Mendini was among the renewers of Italian design, both as a theoretical intellectual and as an influential member of the Alchimia group. He then worked f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Glass
Daniel Eltner & Alessandro Mendini Diavoletti Family Vase in Pink for Cappellini
By Alessandro Mendini, Daniel Eltner, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Diavoletti Family by Daniel Eltner is a collection of three different vases, each with a distinct color. Red Diavoletto, pink Diavoletta and yellow Diavoletto form an enigmatic c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Giotto Sculpture in Black/Multicolour by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
An austere face, halfway between ancient and modern, strong and fragile. Giotto by Alessandro Mendini is a winged lord who is destined to hold our gaze. A psychic being whose narrow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Glass
Zanotta Edizioni Agrilo Console Table in Black Lacquered by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Agrilo Console Table in Black Lacquered by Alessandro Mendini
Signed original. Frame in black lacquered wood. Hand- decorated edge in blue and green. Feet in silv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zanotta Edizioni Cetonia Chest of Drawers in Wood by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Cetonia Chest of Drawers in Wood by Alessandro Mendini
Signed original. Lacquered wood frame with hand-painted polychrome decoration. Handles in natural anodised ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zanotta Edizioni Calamobio Chest of Drawers in Wood by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Calamobio Chest of Drawers in Wood by Alessandro Mendini
Nine originals numbered and signed. Frame and feet in wood, polychrome inlay. Handles in red anodised alu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zanotta Edizioni Mikiolone Bar Cabinet in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Mikiolone Bar Cabinet in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini
Nine originals, numbered and signed. Wooden frame lacquered in various colours. Legs in turned wood ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zanotta Edizioni Sirfo Goose Table in Natural Frame by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Sirfo Goose Table in Natural Frame by Alessandro Mendini
Signed original. Frame in natural colour painted cast aluminum, with yellow pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Zanotta Edizioni Zabro Table Chair in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Zabro Table Chair in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini
Signed copy. Top and seat in lacquered wood with hand-decorated polychrome decoration. Armrests covered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zanotta Edizioni Macaone Table with Painted MDF Top by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Macaone Table with Painted MDF Top by Alessandro Mendini
Signed piece. MDF top and stiff polyurethane legs with steel frame painted in the shades of red, blue, ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Steel
Zanotta Edizioni Hispo Table with Aluminum Base by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Hispo Table with Aluminum Base by Alessandro Mendini
Signed original. Cast aluminum base and steel leg, with green wooden top. Pol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Soldato Di Vetro Glass and 18k Gold Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini for Venini
By Alessandro Mendini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
"The fine, elongated and ambiguos shape of their eyes on the colored background has them looking thoughtfully at our complicated world. The similar shape of their mounth hints at a w...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Gold
AM2 Woollen Carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
AM2 woollen carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition of 36 signed, nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chaise Longue Alessandro Mendini Outdoor Limited Edition Recycled Multicolour
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, IT
Alex, the chaise longue designed by Alessandro Mendini, is a Limited Edition of 21 pieces. A chaise longue that, placed also outdoors in the garden or by the pool, will blend with th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Daniel Eltner & Alessandro Mendini Diavoletti Family Vase in Yellow, Cappellini
By Cappellini, Daniel Eltner, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
The Diavoletti Family by Daniel Eltner is a collection of three different vases, each with a distinct color. Red Diavoletto, pink Diavoletta and yellow Diavoletto form an enigmatic c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
AM1 Woollen Carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
AM1 woollen carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition of 36 signed, nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wool
AM3 Woollen Carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
AM3 woollen carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition of 36 signed, nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wool
AM4 Woollen Carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
AM4 woollen carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition of 36 signed, nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wool
AM5 Woollen Carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design Collection/Memphis
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
AM5 woollen carpet by Alessandro Mendini for Post Design collection/Memphis
A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition of 36 signed, nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Wool
Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Black, Green and Red Fabric Cappellini
By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled “Incontriravvicinati di architettura” (Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece’s postmodern appeal captured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Foam, Beech
Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Blue, Grey and Yellow Fabric Cappellini
By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled 'œIncontriravvicinati di architettura'(Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece's postmodern appeal captured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Foam, Beech
Daniel Eltner & Alessandro Mendini Diavoletti Family Vase in Red for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Daniel Eltner, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
The Diavoletti Family by Daniel Eltner is a collection of three different vases, each with a distinct color. Red Diavoletto, pink Diavoletta and yellow Diavoletto form an enigmatic c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Proust Geometrica Armchair in Multi-Color Fabric, Cappellini
By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
A further evolution of the icon created by Alessandro Mendini in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, the Proust Geometrica armchair incorpo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Wood Frame & Multi-Color Fabric Cappellini
By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled “Incontriravvicinati di architettura” (Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece’s postmodern appeal captured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Foam, Beech
Ghidini 1961 Ninfee Left Coffee Table in Satin Brass Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming side table was crafted entirely in brass and its structure comprises three legs joint together by a triangular structure at the centr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cristallo Cupboard by Alessandro Mendini for BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cristallo cupboard designed by Alessandro Mendini for BD Barcelona is part of the 2019 collection. The character of Mendini's design is marked by wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Sycamore
Ghidini 1961 Ninfee Middle Coffee Table in Satin Brass Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming side table was crafted entirely in brass and its structure comprises three legs joint together by a triangular structure at the cente...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Ninfee Right Coffee Table in Satin Brass Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming side table was crafted entirely in brass and its structure comprises three legs joint together by a triangular structure at the centr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
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