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)
Carpet Patch Rectangular in Non-slip Polyester & Polyamide by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drawing belongs to the series of pictorial tables “Mostri” designed by Alessandro Mendini in 2014. He had many references, from the naive of the Amazon, to the signs and the uto...
Polyester
Dune - Alessandro Mendini Modern Design Rug Carpet Wool Cotton Handknotted
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in MILANO, ML
Dune - Alessandro Mendini Modern Design Rug Carpet Wool Cotton Handknotted 'Wild Furs' is a rugs project with a theme: the coat of a wild animal, combined, with references from toda...
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Carpet Stilema 6 Rectangular in Non-slip Polyester & Polyamide
By Alessandro Mendini, Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alessandro Mendini has often thought of his project as a system of signs that are now simple, now complex, intertwined with each other, and infinitely developed on objects, houses, f...
Polyester
$727Sale Price|30% Off
W 96 in L 120 in
8x10 Stylish Marrakech Blue Tribal Geometric Modern HandKnotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Pakistani Modern hand-woven wool rug, 8' x 10' (96 x 120 in), in blue tones. Condition: new. Stylish Marrakech Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin:...
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$1,186Sale Price|30% Off
W 120 in L 168 in
10x14 Violet Traditional Ivory Allover Floral Modern Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 10' x 14' (120 x 168 in), in ivory tones. Condition: new. Violet Traditional Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origi...
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Post-Modern Memphis Design Silk Carpet by Alessandro Mendini x Joseph Carini
By Alessandro Mendini, Carini Carpets
Located in New York, NY
Toto is a product of Alessandro Mendini and Joseph Carini's four piece limited edition collection: the Earthquake Collection. In the style of the Memphis Movement, which blends Art Deco with Pop Art, this incredible Alessandro Mendini design features bold geometric forms and daring color juxtapositions. Here, Mendini and Carini played with warm tones of pink, gold, and maroon against accents of cooler pinks and blues. Handwoven in our exclusive workshop in Nepal, this high knot count (150 knot) rug exudes luxury and elegance. Shown in 3' (W) x 6' (L) size, this fine handmade carpet is silky soft to the touch and has a beautiful sheen. It makes a fabulous throw rug at the foot of a bed, or in a luxury bathroom, it is the perfect versatile accessory bringing a pop of color and pattern into any room. This Alessandro Mendini x Joseph Carini limited edition carpet stems from the Memphis Design Movement, led by Ettore Sottsass and other Italian designers and architects of the 1980s. Mendini was a prominent personality of the Radical design movement and Postmodernism Movement. Carini’s design philosophy is heavily influenced by historical contexts and nature, merging his graphic and organic design interests with his considerable knowledge of decorative arts, architecture, and industrial design history. His expertise in exotic natural dyes and hand-processed materials has become a cornerstone of his work. Joseph Carini is known for his innovative approach, constantly experimenting with design concepts and natural materials. He works closely with designers and clients, offering his expertise to help realize their visions while ensuring practical and aesthetic success. His emphasis on quality and longevity means that each carpet is crafted to last a lifetime, using the most environmentally friendly dyes and processes. Since founding Carini in 1997, Joseph Carini has worked with diverse clients, from A-list celebrities to high-end projects. His creations appeal to design aficionados and art collectors who value unique, authentic pieces. Carini’s rugs...
Silk
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
W 108 in L 144 in
9x12 Willow Oriental Charcoal Cross Geometric Modern Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in charcoal tones. Condition: new. Willow Oriental Charcoal Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Ori...
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$7,786 / item
W 80.32 in L 118.12 in
21st Century Carpet Rug Siciliae by Alessandro Enriquez, Himalayan Wool and Silk
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Siciliae by Alessandro Enriquez. The talented fashion designer made a "puzzle" of Sicilian Majolica, an element of the Classic furnishings of the mos...
Wool, Silk
Moooi Scribble Grey Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Front
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi scribble grey rug in low pile polyamide by Front. Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren are the members of the Swedish design group Front.Their works are based on common discus...
Polyester
$1,623Sale Price|30% Off
W 144 in L 180 in
12x15 Stylish Marrakech Blue Tribal Geometric Modern HandKnotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Pakistani Modern hand-woven wool rug, 12' x 15' (144 x 180 in), in blue tones. Condition: new. Stylish Marrakech Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origi...
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Non Slip Rug Pad
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim's custom cut premium dual surface padding is available for any order, offering longevity and value to a variety of pieces by offering a key lift to the body, mitigating d...
Rubber
Modern Cream and Gray Handknotted Wool Area Rug, 2' x 3'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Simple and patterned, this modern cream and gray wool area rug in 2' x 3' was handknotted utilizing an entirely natural and organic process. Crafted by artisan weavers, using only th...
Wool
$917Sale Price|30% Off
W 108 in L 144 in
9x12 Talia Moroccan Charcoal Classic Diamond Modern Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in charcoal tones. Condition: new. Talia Moroccan Charcoal Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Orig...
Wool
Non Slip Rug Pad
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim's custom cut premium dual surface padding is available for any order, offering longevity and value to a variety of pieces by offering a key lift to the body, mitigating d...
Rubber
Non Slip Rug Pad
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim's custom cut premium dual surface padding is available for any order, offering longevity and value to a variety of pieces by offering a key lift to the body, mitigating d...
Rubber