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)
Hispo Mosaic Top Coffee Table by Designed Alessandro Mendini for Alchimia
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
This an original occasional round table with a petal mosaic top. Italian design by Alessandro Mendini for Alchimia, signed on the base ...
Stone, Metal
Small table mod. 6500 by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Ravenna, IT
Small table designed in 1986 by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta. The tabletop features a daisy design, made entirely of mosaic. The central leg, which supports the top, reaches the gr...
Aluminum, Steel
Alessandro Mendini, Sirfo Goose Table, Zanotta, Italy, 1986
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Krefeld, DE
Alessandro Mendini “Sirfo” side table for Zanotta Edizioni, Italy, 1986. Iconic postmodern design piece, also known as the “Goose Table”. The ...
Aluminum
Mosaic Coffee Table with Floating Top, 1950s
By Mado Jolain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury mosaic tile table. Striped design with neutral stone tile striped with blues and neon yellow. Floating iron frame. Dim...
Metal
Coffee Table Designed by J. M. Frank and A. Chanaux
By Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Paris, FR
End of 20th century coffee table by Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux, edited by Ecart International, in sanded and stained oak. This model was not reedited.
Oak
Cityscape Coffee Table Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large brass patchwork cityscape coffee table in contrast with a rather unusual Brazilian rosewood top. A very generous size with striking visual impact. This is a custom pieces executed circa 1975 by Paul Evans for Directional.
Brass
Glass Top and Chrome Coffee Table
By Horst Bruning, Kill International
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s coffee table minimalist modern chrome base with a clear glass top.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Round Weaved Seagrass Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Redding, CT
Round weaved seagrass coffee table with fitted glass top. Serena and Lily style, boho chic look. Perfect for that enclosed porch or beachhouse.
Seagrass, Glass
$2,400 / item
H 18 in Dm 24 in
Modern Round Coffee Table with Mirror Top and Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This New Design By Ercole Home is available to any sizes of coffee, sides and dining height tables. The hand painted reverse glass and the e...
Metal
$4,066
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Zanotta Editioni Collection Sirfo Table designed by Alessandro Mendini 1986
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Post-modern Sirfo Goose table from the Zanotta Editioni Collection, designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1986 manufactured by Zanotta, Italy Painted Aluminu...
Steel, Aluminum
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
$2,795
H 18.25 in W 37 in D 37 in
Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons Coffee Table w/Tile Top by John Wisner
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection coffee table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are small hairline cracks in three tiles, and they have been reglued and caulked. It has a fresh coat of Danish oil. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Note: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection by John Wisner coffee table we also have the matching lounge chair, sofa, and end table listed here for sale if they are still available. Fantastic and Ficks Reed!!! This is a gorgeous large square coffee table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including four tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This coffee table is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy and stylish crossbars with rattan ties on the corners on all four sides of the coffee table. And the design of this awesome Campaign style coffee table is classic allowing it to work with many decor aesthetics and styles from traditional to mid-century modern. It will be wonderful in your living room across from your sofa or in the family room among a wonderful pair of lounge chairs. The Ficks Reed Furniture Company was originally established by Louis Ficks as the National Carriage and Reed Company in 1885. For over 125 years they built their reputation manufacturing high quality furniture using wicker...
Rattan, Ceramic
$813
H 16.54 in Dm 23.63 in
Kioko aluminum coffee table designed by De Pas, d'Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta 1990s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Original coffee table with gray laminated wood top and silver aluminum legs. The table is named Kioko, was designed by Gionathan De Pas, Donato d'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi, a great tr...
Aluminum
Lacquered Coffee Table by Alessandro for Baker
Located in New York, NY
This chic piece is not only a functional coffee table, but an exceptional work of art. Its curved shape is Asian influenced and the painted and lacquered finish is quite striking. Th...
Lacquer