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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Contemporary Modern Vase "A" Designed by Alessandro Mendini Edited by Superego
By Superego, Alessandro Mendini
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
Alessandro Mendini Model Prònao 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Asti, Piemonte
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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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"Glasses on stage" Venini, dis. Alessandro Mendini, Murano 1993-95
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-blown polychrome glass goblets, 84/99 edition, no. 6 pieces with no. 3 bases and no. 3 original Venini boxes. All pieces signed Venini, A. Mendini, from 1993 to 1995. Measures:...
Murano Glass
12 Colonne Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Asti, Piemonte
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
$2,337
H 28.35 in Dm 9.45 in
Alessandro Mendini large ceramic Totem in limited edition, prod. Superego
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego Editions
Located in Parma, IT
Large Ceramic totem designed by Alessandro Mendini for Superego. In glazed and silver-plated ceramic, limited edition product, signature and numbering on the bottom. In excellent con...
Ceramic
Harmfull Ceramics Sculpture by Alina Rotzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Harmfull ceramics sculpture by Alina Rotzinger Dimensions: H 35 x W 30 x D 20 cm. Materials: high temperature ceramics, oxide pigments and dead flowers. Composed by Alina Rotzin...
Other
Fragile Structure#7 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....
Ceramic
Pepper mill created by Alessandro Mendini in 1998 for Alessi.
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pepper mill created by Alessandro Mendini in 1998 for Alessi. Part of the Anna G collection, an ironic tribute to an authentic woman whose small smiling face has gained cult status o...
Steel
$1,519
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in
Ceramic Sculpture Proust Model by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Asti, Piemonte
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
$584
H 8.27 in Dm 10.24 in
Postmodern Glazed Ceramic Decorative Item attr. to Giovanni Bertoncello, Italy
By Schiavon, Giovanni Bertoncello
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy , 1970s. It is made in brown glazed ceramic and it's attributable to Giovanni Bertoncello for its design. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces...
Ceramic
'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Glazed Whiteware ceramic mug sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016. Approx: 8 3/4" high x 13" wide x 23" long (to handle). Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work elu...
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Alessandro Mendini Collectable Postmodern Wine Opener by Alessi Signed & Number
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in San Diego, CA
Alessandro Mendini wine bottle opener series made for Alessi in 2006 dated and numbered as shown great condition.
Metal
Recinto tray Alessi Alessandro Mendini Postmodern
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
"Recinto" table tray designed by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi. Designed in around 2000. Vintage blue color. There are a little trace of use. Over all good condition.
Stainless Steel
$21,917
H 19.3 in Dm 11.03 in
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
Alessandro Mendini, totem "Metopa", Lim. Ed. 9/50, Superego, Milan
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Firenze, IT
Alessandro Mendini, totem "Metopa", Ed. Superego, Milan 12 Colonne series Limited Edition 50 signed and numbered pieces. 9/50 Edizioni Supereg...
Ceramic
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H 28.35 in Dm 7.09 in
Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Ceramic Totem Model Elgin by Superego 2008
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Limited edition Elgin ceramic statuette entirely realized in ceramic from the 12 Columns series designed by Alessandro Mendini for Superego, 2008. Black...
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H 72.84 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM, 2008
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini and edited by Superego, Italy, 2008. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died February 18, 2019, Milan) was an Italian des...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
TOTEM "Criso" made in enameled ceramic, designed by Alessandro Mendini. Signed and numbered at base. Alessandro Mendini was an Italian designer and architect who played an important...
Enamel
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H 72.84 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM, 2008
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019) and edited by Superego. Composed by four corps made of glazed colored ceramic. Italy, 2008. Alessandro Mendini (born Augus...
Ceramic