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Alessandro Mendini Chairs

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
Magis Proust LowChair in White by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Magis
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...
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Magis Proust LowChair in Multicolour by Alessandro Mendini
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“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...
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Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s
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Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s. Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s Chair with chromed ...
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Dining / Desk Chair model BM5 by Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati, 1965
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Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati Dining, Desk, or Side Armless Chair, Model BM5 for Moscatelli, Italy, 1965. Lavender / light purple fabric and walnut frame. A beautiful exampl...
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Stelline Chair designed by Alessandro Mendini for Elam, Italy 1980s
By Elam, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
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Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s
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Alessandro Mendini chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Alessandro Mendini chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alessandro Mendini chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Alessandro Mendini were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Memphis Milano, Saba Italia, and Tullio Regge. Prices for Alessandro Mendini chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $365 and can go as high as $17,442, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $659.

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    Alessandro Mendini is famous for his designs and writings. 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. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, among others. Explore a collection of Alessandro Mendini furniture on 1stDibs.

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