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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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...
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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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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
Limited Edition Fine Bone China Potato Sculptures, Potato 1
By Bruce McLean
Located in London, GB
Potato, 1882 Ltd. with Bruce McLean. Acclaimed conceptual artist Bruce McLean debued a vast new body of work titled Garden Ware that was on exhibition at ...
Ceramic
$22,024
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
Large Pom Sculpture in Glazed Ceramic by Trish DeMasi
By Trish DeMasi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Trish DeMasi Large Pom, 2021 Glazed ceramic Measures: 9.5 x 13 x 13 in.
Ceramic
Pepper mill created by Alessandro Mendini in 1998 for Alessi.
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
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
'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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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
Limited Edition Fine Bone China Potato Sculptures, Potato 2
By Bruce McLean
Located in London, GB
Potato, 1882 Ltd. with Bruce McLean. Acclaimed conceptual artist Bruce McLean debued a vast new body of work titled Garden Ware that was on exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for the London Design Festival...
Ceramic
Ceramic Large Bowl
By Marianne Vissiere
Located in New York, NY
French contemporary sculpted ceramic bowl, cream glaze. Signed: Vissiere.
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'Nob Hill' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Glazed whiteware ceramic mug sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015. Approximate measures: 11 3/4" high x 16 1/2" wide x 29" long (to handle) Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based art...
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$3,177 / item
H 17.72 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Middle Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Ghidini 1961
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, ...
Brass
$3,177 / item
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
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, ...
Brass
$3,177 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
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, ...
Brass
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...
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H 28.35 in Dm 7.09 in
Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Ceramic Totem Model Elgin by Superego 2008
By Superego, Alessandro Mendini
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...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Signed Set of Three Ceramic Vases
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 3 white glazed ceramic vases "Dealbata" ( 570, 571,572 ) By Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta 1987 Perfect condition. All 3 vase signed - 31 (h) x 15 (d) cm - 27 (h) x 15 (...
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Alessandro Mendini Dealbata Vase by Zanotta
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Geneva, CH
Ceramic vase by Alessandro Mendini produced by Zanotta circa 1987 Perfect condition
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