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Alessandro Mendini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
Pepper mill created by Alessandro Mendini in 1998 for Alessi.
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
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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...
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1990s Italian Alessandro Mendini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Alessandro Mendini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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1990s Alessi Kitchen Timer by Alessandro Mendini Italy
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Alessi Anna Timer by Alessandro Mendini Kitchen Timer Blue Anna G line for Alessi. 1990s made in Italy. 4 x 4 x 5h Preowned vintage Refer to images
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By Purho Murano, Alessandro Mendini
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21st century Alessandro Mendini Stella tray Murano glass Teal Blue color. Designed in 2014, the year in which the collaboration between Alessandro Mendini and Purho began, Stella Lar...
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Alessandro Mendini large ceramic Totem in limited edition, prod. Superego
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Alessandro Mendini Collectable Postmodern Wine Opener by Alessi Signed & Number
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
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Alessandro Mendini wine bottle opener series made for Alessi in 2006 dated and numbered as shown great condition.
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Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Right Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini
By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
As if they were large and flat lilies leaves that run, approach, float and mate while flowing on the water surface of a pond. So these small Ninfee tables float and can Stand alone, ...
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Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Left Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini
By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
As if they were large and flat lilies leaves that run, approach, float and mate while flowing on the water surface of a pond. So these small Ninfee tables float and can stand alone, ...
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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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Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Middle Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini
By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
As if they were large and flat lilies leaves that run, approach, float and mate while flowing on the water surface of a pond. So these small Ninfee tables float and can stand alone, ...
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Alessandro Mendini large ceramic Totem in limited edition, prod. Superego
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
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...
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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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Contemporary Modern Vase "A" Designed by Alessandro Mendini Edited by Superego
By Superego, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    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.