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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Alessandro Mendini Postmodern “Karina” Bench for Baleri Italia
By Alessandro Mendini, Baleri Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Memphis era Karina bench by Alessandro Mendnini and part of the series Poesie d’Anticamera. Grey epoxy steel tube, perforated steel seat with blue felt cushion. Italy 1980s.
Steel
Bench Riva 1920 Unicorno Design Alessandro Mendini - Made of Briccola
By Alessandro Mendini, Riva 1920
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Unicorn Design by: Alessandro Mendini The Unicorno bench is a playful and visionary piece crafted from solid Briccola wood, where craftsmanship meets imagina...
Glass, Wood
Panca Karina, design di Alessandro Mendini per Baleri Italia, 1985
By Alessandro Mendini, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Panca mod. Karina, con tubo in acciaio e sedile in acciaio perforato laccato nero, disegnata da Alessandro Mendini per Baleri Italia. Anno 1985.
Steel
Unicorno Briccola Wood Bench, Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Made in Italy
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench in solid Briccola wood whose design reminds of the fantasy world. Seat supported...
Wood
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
By Naoto Fukasawa, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Chrome
Large Bench by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italian Modern
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and versatile large bench designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, made in Italy. A superb example of refined Italian craftsmanship, this piece reflects Citterio’s signat...
Steel
$595 / item
H 17.13 in Dm 19.1 in
Baleri Italia Tatino Pouf in Green Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara, Enrico Baleri
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Fabric
$661 / item
H 17.13 in Dm 19.1 in
Baleri Italia Tatino Pouf in Red by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara, Enrico Baleri
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Fabric
$595 / item
H 17.13 in Dm 19.1 in
Baleri Italia Tatino Pouf in Blue Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara, Enrico Baleri
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Fabric
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H 41.34 in W 40.95 in D 35.44 in
Magis Proust LowChair in White by Alessandro Mendini
By Magis, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I think many people will already know my “Proust armchair”. It is a romantic, baroque chair, on which an endless number of multi-coloured dots are hand-paint- ed using the pointillism technique. These dots cover the whole armchair, both the fabric and the wooden decorations. It’ s a re-design work. It is, in fact, a combination of a mock-antique armchair with a detail from a painting of a garden by French artist Signac. From 1978 onwards, the “Proust armchair” was produced in many versions, using different colours, ma- terials and dimensions, and was even made of ceramics and bronze. It travelled all around the world and was hosted in many museums. But now some truly revolutionary news, as a paradox comes true: the “Proust armchair” has now been transformed into an industrial rotational-moulded piece. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you “ Magis Proust...
Polystyrene
$595 / item
H 17.13 in Dm 19.1 in
Baleri Italia Tatino Pouf in White Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara, Enrico Baleri
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Fabric
$595 / item
H 17.13 in Dm 19.1 in
Baleri Italia Tatino Pouf in Orange Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Fabric
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H 19.3 in W 60.24 in D 18.51 in
21st Century Milton Bench Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The exclusive gentlemen’s clubs boast their diverse luxurious facilities that meet each member individual need, granting the greatest premium experience. Craving for that grandiosity...
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Panca “Kavalkad” di Yngvar Sandström
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in Brescia, IT
Panca svedese “Kavalkad” in teak per Säffle Möbelfabrik, top a listelli, gambe smussate con traverse, serie S-Design, marchio originale presente. Panca “Kavalkad” di Yngvar Sandströ...
Teak
Mid- century Italian Bench in Beech wood
Located in Houston, TX
The mid-century Bench is made of beech wood. It has been newly reupholstered in a light velvety fabric and repolished. The legs are beautifully carved and intertwine on the bottom. ...
Fabric, Beech
Italian Postmodern Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Italian Postmodern bench. The bench is constructed of steel that’s powder coated in a metallic gray and the cushion is a soft li...