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.
Find vintage Alessandro Mendini chairs, vases, table lamps and other furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by STUDIO CADMIUM)
Ceramic Sculpture Proust Model by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Ceramic Proust Monochrome Collection" designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Fuchsia color. Limited edition...
Ceramic
12 Colonne Collection Model D by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 Colonne collection model D designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography...
Ceramic
Contemporary Art Fountain Le Colonne White, Light Blue by Alessandro Mendini
By Mirabili, Alessandro Mendini
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...
Bronze
12 Colonne Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Four ceramic sculpture of the 12 Colonne collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Small model. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered. ...
Ceramic
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Mendini Watch Tower by Alessandro Mendini for Swatch #1358
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Miami, FL
Discover an iconic piece of design history with the Mendini Watch Tower, a collaboration between renowned Italian designer Alessandro Mendini and Swatch. Crafted with meticulous atte...
Plastic
12 Colonne Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Four ceramic sculptures of the 12 Colonne collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Small model. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered....
Ceramic
Contemporary / Modern Colored Large Ceramic Totem by Alessandro Mendini
By Studio Superego, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Exceptionally large and very unique (5 pieces) TOTEM. Signed A. Mendini, SUPEREGO Editions, prototipo II/II (see the picture). Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died F...
Ceramic
Large SIGNED Ceramic Totem by Alessandro MENDINI
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Original ceramic designed by Alessandro Mendini. Italy, 2008. Glazed Totem ceramic by Alessandro Mendini for Superego edition, Milano. Named 'Dypilon', this ceramic is part of a T...
Ceramic
12 Colonne Collection Model B by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 Colonne collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Lassù Iconic 1983 Bronze Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Weesp, NL
Own a Masterpiece: Alessandro Mendini’s Original 1983 Lassù Step into the world of postmodern artistry with Alessandro Mendini’s Lassù, a rare and iconic bronze sculpture from his o...
Bronze
12 Colonne Collection Model A by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 Colonne collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Proust Model by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Proust-Decorate Collection", designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 35 copies. Signed an...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Proust Metallic by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Ceramic Proust Metallic" Collection" designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Silver color. Limited edition o...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Opistodomo 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 Columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini, totem "Stoa", Lim. Ed. 10/50, Superego, Milan
By Superego, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Firenze, IT
Alessandro Mendini, totem "Stoa", Ed. Superego, Milan 12 Colonne series Limited Edition 50 signed and numbered pieces. 10/50 Edizioni Superego, Milan, 2008 Measures : H72...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died February 18, 2019, Milan) was an Italian designer, critic, painter and arch...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini and edited by Superego, Italy. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died February 18, 2019, Milan) was an Italian designer, c...
Ceramic
12 Colonne Collection Model C by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 Colonne collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern Vase "A" Designed by Alessandro Mendini Edited by Superego
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
Vase "A" made in enameled pottery, designed by Alessandro Mendini. Signed and numbered 22/99 at the base, Italy. Alessandro Mendini was an Italian designer and architect who played ...
Pottery
Soldato Di Vetro Glass and 18k Gold Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini for Venini
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
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...
Gold
12 Colonne Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Four ceramic sculptures of the 12 Colonne collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Small model. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered....
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Stoa 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Proust Model by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Ceramic Proust Monochrome Collection" designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Yellow color. Limited edition ...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Metopa 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Triglifo Ceramic Sculpture by Superego 2000s
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Triglifo is an elegant statuette entirely realized in ceramic as a part of a 12 columns series designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego in th...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Proust Model by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Ceramic Proust Monochrome Collection" designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Green color. Limited edition o...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Red, Yellow and Blue Ceramic Italian Totem
By Studio Superego, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Ceramic totem designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy. Stamped A.MENDINI Superego edition made in Italy, signed inside the base. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died F...
Ceramic
21st Century Giotto Sculpture in Black/Multicolour by Alessandro Mendini
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
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 ...
Glass
Alessandro Mendini Model Prònao 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Proust Metallic by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Ceramic Proust Metallic Collection" designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 45 copies. Si...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Dipylon 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Criso 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan ...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Entasi 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Kalamis 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Stilobate 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Elgin 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Stilobate Column by Alessandro Mendini 2008 Numbered
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Paris, FR
Stilobate column from the Column Collection created in 2008 by Alessandro Mendini (born in 1931). Superego Edition limited to 50 numbered copies. The column is surmounted by a box wi...
Porcelain
Ceramic Sculpture Proust Model by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Proust-Decorate Collection", designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 35 copies. Signed an...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Triglifo 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Model Naos 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 Columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
Ceramic