Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Italian, 1931-2019
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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(Biography provided by STUDIO CADMIUM)
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Creator: Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini for Sidecar Italian Glass Lamp
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
Alessandro Mendini (Italian, 1931-2019) for Sidecar "Otta" white glass accent lamp, "made in Italy" and marker marks to underside. 9.5" H x 4.25" Diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Alessandro Mendini Milo Rose Segno Edition 1982
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in PARIS, FR
Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019)
Lampadaire Milo Rose, 1982
Segno éditeur
Métal laqué et verre opalin
H. 169 cm - D. 32 cm.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Alessandro Mendini Atomaria Floor Lamp Zabro
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in PARIS, FR
Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019)
Lampadaire Atomaria, 1984
Zabro éditeur
Collection Nuova alchimia
Bois laqué et métal
H. 185 cm - L. 57 cm - P. 43 cm.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Wood
20th Century Alessandro Mendini Fidenza Vetraria Table Lamp Mod. Cubosfera, 60s
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Turin, Turin
From the late 70s Alessandro Mendini was among the renewers of Italian design, both as a theoretical intellectual and as an influential member of the Alchimia group. He then worked f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
"Cubosfera" Table Lamp by a. Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Vicenza, VI
Table lamp created by Italian designer-architect Alessandro Mendini for "Fidenza Vetraria" in 1968.
It is a lamp made of frosted glass with a cubic shape composed of two concave i...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Modern Glass Table Lamp Cubosfera by Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1970s
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Glass Table lamp mod. Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1970s
Table lamp mod. Cubosfera with a square base in glass. The structure is composed of ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Table Lamps Cubo Sfere Clear Frosted Glass Cubes by Alessandro Mendini
By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1968 pair of Cubo Sfera table lamps by Italian designer Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria The design is extraordinary, a clear glass cube...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Alessandro Mendini "Cubosfera" Wall Lights
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Cubosfera" sconces designed by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria in the 1960s. The clear glass cubes have frosted spherical centres which hold two candelabra sockets. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alessandro Mendini for Segno 'Milo' Floor Lamp
By Alessandro Mendini, Segno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alessandro Mendini for Segno, floor lamp 'Milo', enameled metal and glass, Italy, 1982
Striking floor lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1982, in the style of Memphis. This la...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Pair of Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera Table Lamps Fidenza Vetraria
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian table lamps.Designed by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria in the 60s.Metal silvered glass. Perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
1980s Memphis Style 'Conica' Table Lamp for Artemide
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Memphis style 'Conica' table lamp for Artemide. Retains original manufacturer's sticker and factory box. Designed by Alessandro Mendini. Handcrafted in Murano amber glass, this petite lamp...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Alessandro Mendini “Cubosfera” Table Lamp Metal Crome Glass 1968 Italy
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
Cubosfera table lamp.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
" Ollo" Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Gruppo Alchimia, Italy 1988
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini, Alessandro Guerriero
Located in București, B
" Ollo" floor lamp by Alessandro Mendini and Alessandro Guerriero for Gruppo Alchimia, the Ollo Collection.
The lamp ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cubosfera Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Italy, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Catania, CT
Designed by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria and produced in italy during the 60s. Two solid transparent glass blocks form a cube illuminated by two bulbs E14 type. General go...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp "Cubosfera" by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1968, 3 Available
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
Table lamp "Cubosfera" by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1968 - 3 available.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Glass Sidecar Lamps by Alessandro Mendini for Artemide, France, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini, Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
An adorable pair of postmodern sidecar table lamps by Alessandro Mendini for Artemide, 1980s. These are a rare Memphis era design. Although small in scale the colorful geometric desi...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Alessandro Mendini Italian 1970 Crystal Wall Lamps Mid Century
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in New York, NY
A masculine pair of heavy matte black steel framed wall lights with thick cubes crystal shades . The upper crystal is clear and the bottom has a very slight darker tint. Light emits ...
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1970s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Steel
Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria "Cubosfera" Table Lamp, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Naples, IT
Cubosfera table lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Italy 1968. Made of solid transparent glass with metal details. The upper and lower parts together form a cube with a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Small Grey Glass Shade Table Lamp Bibi by A. Mendini for Artemide-Sidecar, 1993
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Light grey glass shade with multicolored geometrical decoration. The lamp remains in brand new condition with its original packaging.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
Alioth is a luminaire from the “Galassia” series designed by Alessandro Mendini and presented by Venini at the Euroluce fair in Milan.
The base is in matt black metal, the very thin...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp "Cuboluce" Design Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1970s
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in taranto, IT
Extraordinary original table lamp from the 1970s produced by the fidenza vetraria, same technology and design by alessandro mendini
composed of six triangles in crystal of great t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Artemide Edge 30 E26 Pendant Light in White by Alessandro Mendini
By Artemide, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Hicksville, NY
Cable suspended Luminaire for diffused self-ballasted fluorescent or LED lighting (not suited for incandescent lighting).
This item is currently only available in North America.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Artemide, 1990s
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide
Located in Renens, CH
Memphis-Milano style glass table lamp “Bibi” by Alessandro Mendini, produced by Artemide as part of the Sidecar line.
The glass housing is handmade and features nice colorful grap...
Category
1990s Italian Adam Style Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, IT
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera table lamp, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia, Italy, 1980s, Pink & Blue
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Postmodern table lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia / Gruppo Alchimia. Very good condition with few if any signs of wear. Pink and blue lacquered aluminum w...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Alessandro Mendini Artemide Sidecar Table Lamp Murano Glass Postmodern Clearance
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide, VeArt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alessandro Mendini for Artemide Sidecar table lamp Postmodern Murano glass, 1980s. Exceedingly rare Memphis era design, signed. Gorgeous blush pink...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Alessandro Mendini “Cubosfera” Table Lamp or Appliqués, Glass Brass, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
Tre table lamp or appliqués “ Cubosfera” by Alessandro Mendini glass and brass, 1968.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Late 20th Century Silver Chandeliers by Alessandro Mendini, 1980
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of late 20th century stardust silver chandeliers. Made with pattern cutouts and frosted glass by Alessandro Mendini. Italian, 1980.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Silver
Ceiling lamp "Deriva" in Copper, Alessandro Mendini for Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Deriva is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for Fragile's new location in the centre of Milan. It was ...
Category
2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Copper
Ceiling lamp "Deriva" Decoration 1, Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
"Deriva" is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for Fragile's new location in the centre of Milan. It wa...
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2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling lamp "Deriva" Decoration 3, Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Deriva is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for FRAGILE's new location in the centre of Milan. It was ...
Category
2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling lamp "Deriva" Decoration 2, Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
"Deriva" is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for Fragile's new location in the centre of Milan. It wa...
Category
2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling lamp "Deriva di Proust", Alessandro Mendini for Fragile Edizioni, 2015
By Alessandro Mendini, Fragile Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Deriva is a hanging lamp with direct and indirect LED light, an evolution of the ceiling light fixtures especially designed for Fragile's new location in the centre of Milan. It was ...
Category
2010s Italian Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Pair of "Cubosfera" Table Lamps by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of "Cubosfera" table lamps by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Superb combination of shapes and transparent/sanded surfaces for this table lamps icon.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Alessandro Mendini Mimi Plastic Table Lamp Signed
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and small table lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Alessandro Mendini Pair of Prisma Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pair of triangular one-light table lamps, chromed metal base and moulded glass shade, original from the 1970s Design Alessandro Mendini and produced by Fidenza Vetraria.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Cubosphere table lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Italy, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Roma, RM
Cubosfera lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Fidenza Vetraria, Italy 1968, is composed of two glass parallelepipeds that fit togeth...
Category
1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Alessandro Mendini Lighting
Materials
Steel, Metallic Thread
Alessandro Mendini lighting for sale on 1stDibs
Alessandro Mendini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options in our collection of lighting by Alessandro Mendini, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 29 vintage editions of these items, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Alessandro Mendini were created in Italy during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. If you are looking for additional lighting options, many customers also consider Flavio Poli, Tito Agnoli and Paolo Venini. The prices for Alessandro Mendini lighting can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $266 and tops out at $13,185, while pieces like these can sell for $5,181.
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