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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Agrilo Console Table by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Doral, FL
Agrilo Console Table by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta Edizioni 1984 Mod. 7400 Signed original. Frame in black lacquered wood. Hand-decorated edge in blue and green. Feet in silver-p...
Silver
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Zanotta Edizioni Agrilo Console Table in Black Lacquered by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Agrilo Console Table in Black Lacquered by Alessandro Mendini Signed original. Frame in black lacquered wood. Hand- decorated edge in blue and green. Feet in silver-plated brass. Top in black painted plate glass. Born from the experimentations of Zabro Zanotta Edizioni is a special collection of furnishing items verging on art and design. Items in this collection are inspired by the Italian artistic handcrafting tradition. Free from the bonds of industrial production, they are charged with the powerful charm of "handmade” objects. A small console, Agrilo, featuring smooth and clearly peculiar signs and sophisticated or brave colours. Just like the insect to which its name refers, originally belonged to the Zabro Collection, a brand created under the auspices of Aurelio Zanotta...
Wood
Fine Black Lacquer Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Simple black lacquer console table with waterfall legs, elegant color and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in "Architecture Digest...
Lacquer
Custom Modernist Black Lacquer Console with Greek Key Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist black lacquer console was realized by artisans in New York state. It offers an open square form with stylized Greek key...
Vitrolite, Lacquer
$4,254
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Kruz Console Table Red by Hermhaus – Modern Designer Console Table
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kruz Console Table by Hermhaus is a bold and sculptural piece of modern designer furniture, renowned for its striking brutalist aesthetic. Crafted with pure cubic forms and a com...
Wood
$8,500 / item
H 30 in W 63 in D 17 in
Whorl Console Table in Matte Black Powder Coated Aluminum by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant and powerful sculptural statement. This is a console that is an unforgettable and dynamic presence in any room. The now iconic lyrical form of the award winning Whorl Table series is this time executed in powder coated aluminum. 1/4" thick aluminum is rolled and bent into the magical folds of the Whorl form, seemingly defying gravity! Displayed here in a rich matte black custom color. Easy to clean and very durable. Hand-crafted in Portland, Oregon USA by renowned designer/artist Neal Aronowitz. The Whorl Console...
Aluminum
$4,975 / set
H 31.25 in W 32.25 in D 15 in
Art Deco Black Lacquer and Antiqued Mirror Console Table by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and elegant console table was realized by the illustrious maker Grosfeld House- where legendary designer Lorin Jackson got their start- in America, circa 1945. The cons...
Mirror, Lacquer
Spanish, 1980s Oriental Styled White Lacquered Console Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish, 1980s simple straight line oriental design, including the blue border on the tabletop.
Wood
Coffe Table Ollo by Alessandro Mendini For Alchimia
By Alessandro Mendini, Studio Alchimia
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
tavolo basso della Collezione Ollo Legno laccato. Edizione Alchimia, 1988 ca. Bibliography: Clémence e Didier Krzentowski, The Complete Designer's Lights II, Jrp Ringier Kunstverlag...
Wood
$17,969 / item
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Modern Edge Console Console Table in Travertino Marble by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Edge Console Console Table in Travertino Marble by Ferriani Bolgi for Collector Studio Family of coffee tables, console and di...
Travertine
Green Lacquer and Brass Console Table
By Aldo Tura, James Mont, Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Green lacquer and brass console table. Our outstanding Karl Springer inspired green marbleized lacquer and brass console table with mirrored...
Brass
$2,558
H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
1970s Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Faux Bamboo Wooden Console Table
Located in London, GB
A 1970s chinoiserie black lacquered, faux bamboo ,wooden console table.
Wood
Alessandro for Baker Mid Century Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Alessandro
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alessandro for Baker Mid Century Console Table This console table measures: 73.5 wide x 16 deep x 30 inches high About Photos: We take our pho...
Brass
$4,254 / item
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Kruz Console Table Green by Hermhaus – Modern Designer Console Table
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kruz Console Table by Hermhaus is a bold and sculptural piece of modern designer furniture, celebrated for its striking brutalist aesthetic. Crafted with pure cubic forms and a c...
Wood
Italian Post Modern Agrilo Console by Alessandro Mendini, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Renens, CH
The Agrilo Console designed by Alessandro Mendini is a captivating piece of furniture that combines functionality and artistic expression. Mendini (1931 – 2019), was a well-respect...
Glass, Wood