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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Rare Set of 3 “Cubosfera” Wall Lights by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Extremely rare set of three Cubosfera wall lights designed by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria in the 1960s — iconic sculptural objects that sit at the intersection of art, gl...
Metal, Brass
20th Century, Alessandro Mendini Pair of Wall Lights mod. Cubosfera
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...
Brass
Pair Alessandro Mendini 'Cubosfera' wall lights for Fidenza Vetraria c1960
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
Pair Alessandro Mendini 'Cubosfera' wall lights Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Italy c1960 Excellent condition. No nicks or chips to glasss
Brass
Alessandro Mendini wall lights. Set of nine
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 9 'Cubosfera' wall lights by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Italy c1960
Brass
$1,950Sale Price / set|50% Off
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 ...
Crystal, Enamel, Steel
$590 / set
Alessandro Mendini Artemide Edge 30 E26
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Grenoble, FR
Alessandro Mendini We offer this series in pairs, this is the large model, a real wall sculpture 7 available Alessandro Mendini is an Italian architect born in Milan in 1931. He was ...
Acrylic
$2,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
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 ...
Crystal, Enamel, Steel
Pair of Cubosfera Wall Lights by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1960s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Cubosfera Wall Lights by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1960s 2 pairs available
Brass
$3,303 / set
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Set of Three French Modernist Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful massive textured glass, nickel and iron wall lamps. France, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One.
Iron, Nickel
Pair of Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
This wall lamps are designed by Doria. The wall fixture is made from brass, chrome (from the side) and metal and it features four thick hand blown glass tubes with gold flakes. Each ...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Glass Cube Bubble Flush Mounts in the Style of Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Berlin, BE
Glass Cube Bubble Flush Mounts in the Style of Alessandro Mendini. It can be used as sconces / wall lights or flush mount. They are in a very good condition. To be on the the safe s...
Metal
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, IT
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera table lamp, Italy, 1960s.
Brass
$5,309
H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
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.
Glass
$2,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 10 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
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 ...
Crystal, Enamel, Steel
20th Century Italian Wall Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of Italian sconces from the 20th century embodies elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Each sconce is beautifully handcrafted from gilt metal, shaped into an organ...
Metal
Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Fidenza Vetraria, Large, Italy 1960s
By Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano flush mount ceiling light by Fidenza Vetraria. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Five candelabra sockets. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring. ...
Brass
Murano Flush Mount ceiling light by Fidenza Vetraria, Italy circa 1960s
By Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano flush mount ceiling light by Fidenza Vetraria. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Five candelabra sockets. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring. ...
Brass
Cubosfera glass table lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1968
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Argelato, BO
"Cubosfera" table lamp designed by the Italian architect and designer Alessandro Mendini and created by Fidenza Vetraria. Italy, 1968 This is one of Alessandro Mendini's most iconic...
Glass
Degué Set of 3 Art Deco Wall Lights
By David Gueron Degue
Located in NANTES, FR
Set of three Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1930. Hammered iron mounts. Pressed molded glass sconces with geometric decoration. In perfect condition. Wired, E14 socket. Total weight: 5...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian 1960s Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1960s Space Age Italian sconces composed of a chrome fixture and textured bubbled glass shades. Rewired.
Chrome
Pair Alessandro Mendini wall lights.
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
Pair Alessandro Mendini 'Cubosfera' wall lights
Brass
Pair of "Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1968. Thick molded glass cubes are technically cut in half, allowing for a simp...
Brass
"Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1968. Thick molded glass cubes are technically cut in half, allowing for a simp...
Brass
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H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cubosfera Wall lights by Alessandro Mendini, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cubosfera Wall lights by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1960s
Glass
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H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Alessandro Mendini “Cubosfera” Glass Sconces for Fidenza Vetraria, 1965
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alessandro Mendini “Cubosfera” Glass Sconces for Fidenza Vetraria, 1965, set of two This sculptural glass cubic sconce is made of two concave parts combine, creating a sphere which ...
Metal
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H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Alessandro Mendini “Cubosfera” Glass Sconces for Fidenza Vetraria, 1965
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alessandro Mendini “Cubosfera” Glass Sconces for Fidenza Vetraria, glass and metal, Italy, 1965, set of four. This sculptural glass cubic sconce is made of two concave parts combine...
Metal
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H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera for Fidenza Vetraria Sconces Glass Italian
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1968 sconces glass and brass.
Glass
"Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Cubosfera" Sconces by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1965. Blown glass, brass hardware. Rewired for U.S. junction boxes. Each light tak...
Brass
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. ...
Brass
Pair of Greenish Wall Lamp "Cubo Sfera" 1968 Allessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of greenish wall lamp "Cubo Sfera" 1968 Allessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria.
Glass
Cubosfera Wall Lights by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
Cubosfera sconces designed by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria in the 1960s. The clear glass cubes have spherical centers which hold two candelabra sockets. The mounting hardw...
Glass
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H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera for Fidenza Vetraria Sconces Glass Italian
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, 1968 sconces glass and brass.
Glass