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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Recinto tray Alessi Alessandro Mendini Postmodern
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
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
Alessandro Mendini Collectable Postmodern Wine Opener by Alessi Signed & Number
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in San Diego, CA
Alessandro Mendini wine bottle opener series made for Alessi in 2006 dated and numbered as shown great condition.
Metal
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
$140Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3 in Dm 5 in
Sugar Bowl & Spoon Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi Memphis Era
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
Sugar bowl and spoon designed by Michael Graves for Alessi, circa 1988 made in Italy. Memphis era.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wood Pepper Mill by Peugeot, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wood Pepper Mill by Peugeot, 1930s
Wood
Set of Eight Hand-Painted Frog White Wine Glasses, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
From the Mrs Henry Ford II estate- a whimsical set of colorful frog decorated white wine glasses.
Glass, Art Glass
$4,123Sale Price / set|20% Off
"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
$2,291
H 28.35 in Dm 9.45 in
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...
Ceramic
$389 / item
H 0.79 in Dm 4.73 in
Round Wine Bottle Coaster in Corno Italiano and Lacquered Wood, Mod. 223
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Handcrafted from natural Corno Italiano and lacquered wood with cream-colored gloss finish, this stunning wine coaster will add organic beauty to any table setting, courtesy of its u...
Wood
$474Sale Price|40% Off
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful cork screw bottle opener & paperweight in the shape of a large golden key, designed and executed by Carl Aubock Vienna, Austria, 1950s. The big model. A Carl Aubock ...
Brass
Hot Bertaa Postmodern Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Hot Bertaa" Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI Philippe Stark - 1990s - Italian - Alessi Measures : 32cmx17cm H:25cm Materials: Brushed Aluminium - Thermo Plastic Wear con...
Aluminum
$165Sale Price|40% Off
H 0.1 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in
Carl Aubock Brass Maria Theresia Coin Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass coin bottle opener, designed and executed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. In good condition with nice patina.
Brass
$294Sale Price|40% Off
H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful fish-shaped mid-century bottle opener, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amb...
Stainless Steel
$1,597
H 3.15 in W 8.86 in D 2.56 in
Italian Pepper Mill / Grinder, Fish Shaped, Silver Plated, by Tre Spade c. 1960
Located in London, GB
A magnificent mid century whimsical silver plate and wood figural koi carp shaped pepper mill, made in Italy c. 1960. Made by Tre Spade in Italy in the 1960s, this design is known ...
Silver Plate
Postmodern Danish Metal Bottle Opener by Bent Falk for Menu, 1980s
By Bent Falk
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Metal Bottle Opener by Bent Falk for Menu, 1980s
Metal
Alessandro Mendini Collectable Postmodern Wine Opener by Alessi Signed & Number
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
Alessandro Mendini wine bottle opener series made for Alessi in 2005 dated and numbered as shown original box and manual great condition.
Metal
Alessandro Mendini Recinto New Age Alessi Bisazza Tray
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi, Bisazza Vetro
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Alessandro Mendini Recinto Jazz tray collaborated with Bisazza glass mosaic. Limited numbered edition published in 2000. Never used condition.
Stainless Steel