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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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
Metal
Carrol Boyes Aluminium Vide Poche Model Wave, England, 1990s
Located in Brussels, BE
Carrol Boyes aluminium Vide Poche model wave, England, 1990s.
Aluminum
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
$183
H 1.58 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
Large Stainless Steel Serving Tray With 24 Carat Gold Decoration Italy 1990s
By MGM Studios
Located in Palermo, IT
Serving tray in 18/10 stainless steel with 24-karat gold decoration. Gold mother-of-pearl handles. Made in Italy in the 90s. Has a Freddi Benito Giuseppe brandv. Please watch the vid...
Gold, Stainless Steel
1990s Philippe Starck for Alessi Juicy Salif Anthracite Citrus Squeezer
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this iconic Juicy Salif citrus squeezer designed by Philippe Starck for Alessi, presented in the desirable discontinued anthracite finish, circa 1990s. O...
Stainless Steel
$525 / item
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT
By Alessi, Aldo Rossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT Iconic, 1983, original 3-cup, " La Conica" Espresso Coffee Maker, model "La Tavola di Babele" ,designed...
Copper, Stainless Steel
$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
Shagreen and Bronze Catchall by R & Y Augousti Paris 1990s
Located in Hudson, NY
Shagreen and cast bronze catchall by R & Y Augousti of Paris. This design Duo of husband and wife have been creating luxury pieces since 1989 when the firm first started. This p...
Bronze
$60Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Alessandro M. Corkscrew by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi, Italy
By Alessi
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT As ironic, humorous and elegant as you could wish for, the Alessandro M Corkscrew is somewhat of a self-portrait of its designer Alessandro Mendini and joins the successful An...
Chrome
Wood and Metal Charcuterie Serving Board, France, 1990s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Charming French wood and metal charcuterie serving board dating from the 1990s, featuring a distinctive wild boar head and tail in silver-toned metal. This unusual vintage serving pi...
Metal
$250 / set
H 0.75 in W 13.25 in D 4 in
Signed David Levy Hardwood Creations Inlaid Cribbage Board, California, 1990s
By David Levy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful handcrafted cribbage board by California artisan David Levy of Hardwood Creations, signed and dated on the underside. Constructed from solid hardwood with striking contrast...
Wood
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
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Vintage Philippe Starck Juicy Salif 1990 Made by Alessi Italy
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Iconic Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer Designed by Philippe Starck in original box. Juicy Salif, a citrus reamer designed by Philippe Starck in 1990, is considered an icon of industrial design, and has been displayed in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It has also received this distinction at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Manufacture by Alessi in Italy designed in France circa 1990.polished aluminum 11½ h × 5 w × 4 d in (29 × 13 × 10 cm). Impressed manufacturer's mark to base ‘Alessi Italy...
Aluminum