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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Square Mirror Model "Optical" Designed by Alessandro Mendini for Glas, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini, Glas Italia
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. This is a limited edition. The mirror was designed by Alessandro Mendini with Sanchita Ajjampur, a famous Indian fashion designe...
Mirror
Small Alice Mirror by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Small alice mirror by Slow Design Dimensions: Diameter 35 cm Materials: Glass. Moss green/blue/gold oxidation effect on the clear mirror. Technique: G...
Mirror
Large Lava Mirror by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Large lava mirror by Slow Design Dimensions: diameter 120 cm Materials: Glass. Black decor. Technique: Grisaille. Available in sizes medium and small. Lava mirror, made from a subtle work on pigments, with random and unique patterns. The artisanal production process gives our mirrors irregular reflections, similar to antique mirrors, making them suitable for any type of project aiming to ennoble a space. Slow Design is an Italian based company...
Glass
Small Lava Mirror by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Small lava mirror by Slow Design Dimensions: Diameter 60 cm Materials: Glass. Technique: Grisaille. Available in sizes medium and large. Lava mirror, made from a subtle work on pigments, with random and unique patterns. The artisanal production process gives our mirrors irregular reflections, similar to antique mirrors, making them suitable for any type of project aiming to ennoble a space. Slow Design is an Italian based company...
Glass
$7,828 / set
H 70.87 in Dm 70.87 in
Modern Round Wall Mirror by Annibale Oste for Dilmos, Cast Bronze Design
By Annibale Oste
Located in Milan, IT
Il Mio Paese, designed by Italian sculptor Annibale Oste for Dilmos Milano, is a round mirror with a cast bronze supporting structure. The piece is composed by two separate elements....
Bronze
Large Alice Mirror by Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Alice mirror by Slow Design Dimensions: Diameter 90 cm Materials: Glass. gold/ grey/ blue/ moss green /MDF on back side oxidation effect on the clear mirror. Technique: Grisa...
Mirror
$2,836
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Modern Round Mirror in Leather & Teak by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp Sweden
By AB Glas & Trä
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful organic rounded wall mirror produced by AB Glas & Trä, Hovmantorp, Sweden. This rounded and crafted crystal mirror glass was med with a teak frame and leather. Good vinta...
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid Bronze Square Mirror
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Weesp, NL
Stunning sculptural solid bronze wall mirror by the renown Luciano Frigerio. Made in Italy in the late 1960s. The mirror is in great condition with just the right amount of patina. ...
Bronze
$625Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Square Italian Mirror with Bamboo Woven Wicker Frame, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century square mirror with bamboo woven wicker frame. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1950s. The way in which bamboo lines and glass integrate is fa...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Specchio di Proust Mirror, by Alessandro Mendini for Glas Italia
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Stamford, CT
A wismical multi colored mirror designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Glas Italia.
Glass
$1,248
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
Vivai del Sud Italian Large Square Mirror in Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique Mid-Century organic large square-shaped mirror entirely made of rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish organic mirror is attributed to Vivai del Sud and was ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror
Aluminum Rope Edge Square Italian Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror MINT!
By Hart Mirror Plate Company, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Sleek Frame Rectangle Wall Mirror MINT!
Aluminum
Set of 3 mirrored panels by Alessandro Mendini for Elam
By Alessandro Mendini, Elam
Located in Ravenna, IT
No. 3 mirror panels, made by Elam in 1986 based on a design by Alessandro Mendini. The panels feature a structure made of wooden panels, on which the large mirrors with colorful scre...
Mirror, Wood
$1,588Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 41.74 in W 41.74 in D 3.94 in
Hollywood Regency Wall Mirror by Deknudt, Square Design, Belgium, 1978
By Deknudt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fantastic impressive square wall mirror by Deknudt Belgian. Top quality, 1970s. Shaped like picture frames. Very nice decorative mirror. Signed good condition.
Mirror
Square Mirror by Davide Medri
Located in Geneve, CH
Square mirror by Davide Medri Materials: mirror, glass mosaic (silver) Also available in gold-bronze. Dimensions: H 60 x D 60 cm Also available in 40 x 40, 80 x 80, 50 x 100, 50 ...
Glass, Mirror
$504
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 0.4 in
Italian Post Modern Round Shape Mirror with Square Plastic Frame, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern round shape mirror with square plastic frame, 1980s. Round-shaped mirror, inserted in a square-shaped white plastic frame. 198...
Mirror, Plastic