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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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
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, ...
Brass
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
$719 / item
H 3.15 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Ghidini 1961 Omini Salt and Pepper Shakers in Polished Brass
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful brass condiment salt and pepper are decorated with tiny animate men on each.
Brass
$1,975 / item
H 20.48 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Ghidini 1961 Opera Small Round Side Table in High Brass Finish
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall round table in stainless steel finished in polished brass.
Stainless Steel
Alessandro Mendini, Sirfo Goose Table, Zanotta, Italy, 1986
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Krefeld, DE
Alessandro Mendini “Sirfo” side table for Zanotta Edizioni, Italy, 1986. Iconic postmodern design piece, also known as the “Goose Table”. The “Sirfo” table, designed by Alessandro Me...
Aluminum
$2,152 / item
H 20.48 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Ghidini 1961 Opera Small Round Side Table in Copper Bronze Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall round side table finished in stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
$542 / item
H 3.15 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Napkins Tray in Polished Brass
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Strikingly elegant in its simplicity, this brass napkin tray is distinguished for its geometric silhouette and whimsical design. The square frame is compos...
Brass
$2,182 / item
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Opera Square Brass Table Design by Richard Hutten for Ghidini
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Side table in stainless steel finished in polished brass. Dimensions: 35 x 35 x 45H cm
Brass
$2,393
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
Opera Round Brass Table Designed by Richard Hutten for Ghidini
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round side table in stainless steel finished in polished brass. Measures: ø 28 x 52 cm.
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder Four in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful napkin holder ring in brass combines a rigorous square body with the charming decoration of a stylized figurine of a faceless man, depicted seating on top of the square ...
Brass
$1,637 / item
H 8.75 in Dm 13.19 in
Double "O" Ice Bucket Designed by Richard Hutten for Ghidini, 1961
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ice bucket in casted polished brass designed by Richard Hutten.
Brass
$1,187 / item
H 1.19 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Omini Serving Tray Designed by Stefano Giovannoni for Ghidini, 1961
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Serving tray in stainless steel finished in polished brass designed by Stefano Giovannoni.
Stainless Steel
$2,152 / item
H 23.63 in W 9.06 in D 18.12 in
Opera Rectangular Brass Table Designed by Richard Hutten for Ghidini
By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rectangular table in stainless steel finished in polished brass. Measures: 46 x 23 x 60H cm
Brass