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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"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
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 Pianon Murano Glass Candleholder for Vistosi, Italy, 1950s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Alessandro Pianon Murano glass candleholder for Vistosi, Italy, 1950s. Alessandro Pianon light brown Murano glass candleholder. Reference Do...
Murano Glass
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Glass Bird
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Orange Pulcini Bird Designed by Alessandro Pianon and manufactured by Vistosi c. 1963o Smooth surface with copper legs. Minor carbon black spot, whi...
Art Glass
Set of six Venini Murano "Esagonali" Glasses by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Elevate your glassware collection with this exquisite set of six handcrafted Murano glass tumblers by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. These incredible thin and very lightweight glasses demo...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s A rare Venini art glass bowl of the 'Diamante' series. Heavy transparent glass with a ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,725
H 2.56 in Dm 16.54 in
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the second largest version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
Art Glass
$740Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.83 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Large Scale Vintage Murano Glass Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture Dino Martens
By Barovier, Fratelli Toso, Venini, Seguso, Dino Martens
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a large, massive duck sculpture from the 1950s made in the Sommerso and mezza filigrana technique. It is a decorative piece and was likely designed by Dino Martens for Fratel...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato" Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Cased glass, clear, white and grey, deep purple foot. Marked: Venini itali...
Art Glass
Venini Blue Murano Glass Flacon, 1968
By Paolo Venini
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Venini flacon designed by Paolo Venini in 1968. Blue casted glass with incised surface in battuto technique, engraved signature underside wit...
Murano Glass
$600 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 2.37 in
Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini, Murano. Set of six tall glasses in art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini, Murano. A set of s...
Art Glass
Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956 A vintage art glass vase in erba pesante (grass green) glass with layered...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi 5 Glasses Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Milano, IT
Fulvio Bianconi 5 glasses murano glass 1955! Italy.
Murano Glass
$1,218Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in Dm 9.06 in
Venini Colletti Vase by Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Murano, 1979
By Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Venini
Located in bari, IT
Colletti series vase in greenish blown glass with two-tone incalmo band decoration designer Alessandro Diaz de Santillana. Venini engraved signature. After graduating in architecture...
Murano Glass
Alessandro Mendini Venini Murano Series "Idalion" Blu Glass Vase, 1995
By Alessandro Mendini, Venini
Located in Roma, Lazio
With its unique features and meticulous attention to detail, this object is a testament to Alessandro Mendini's innovative vision and artistic sensibility. The small jar is in blue ...
Murano Glass
Vase “Arado” by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy, 1991
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
Vase “Arado” by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy, 1991.
Glass
Tyl Cocktail Glass Alessandro Mendini Alchimia
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tyl glass bu Alessandro Mendini. Collection name is Soli collection of Museo Alchimia in 1989. This glass has no mark, but we guarantee You can find it ...
Glass