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 Quilted Wall Hanging Tapestry Interflex, Italy, 1993
By Alessandro Mendini, Interflex
Located in Vienna, AT
Alessandro Mendini Quilted Wall Hanging Tapestry Interflex, Italy, 1993 Dimensions 104" x 62" x1" This large wall hanging tapestry designed by Al...
Cotton
1993 Alessandro Mendini Interflex Postmodern Design Wall Hanging Tapestry
By Interflex, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brescia, IT
"Victorian" Tapestry designer Alessandro Mendini prod. Interflex 1993 Screen-printing on quilted Fabric Tapestry Label manufacture sewing on the back Perfect Condiction Limited edi...
Fabric
1990 Alessandro Mendini Fax Corradi Rasulo Italian Design Ceramic Plate
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brescia, IT
Alessandro Mendini "Fax" Series Prod. Corrado Corradi White and Blue Plate Perfect Condiction "Piatto Fax" a project of Prospero Rasulo.
Ceramic
$750Sale Price|55% Off
H 54 in W 61 in D 0.25 in
Italian Tapestry, Linen Wall Hanging, Circa 1920s, 54x61 Inches
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Italian tapestry, circa 1920s.
Linen
Sky Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Glazed Earthenware Italian, Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Hand painted ceramic plate "Sky" series by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2019. Measure: 40 cm diameter. Pantoù Cerami...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$3,500 / item
H 62 in W 53 in D 0.5 in
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel consist on two arches with Islamic floral designs. Antique textiles from early 1900s. Each arch panel is 62" height X 26"5 wide Antique silk...
Silk
Vintage Macrame Wood and Rope Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage original rope art backdrop tapestry, circa 1970s. This piece features a elegant pattern of hand knotted designs accented with wood. Adds a natural te...
Metal
French Vintage Tapestry Wall Hanging Gallant Scene
By JP Paris Panneaux Gobelins
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Vintage Tapestry Gallant Scene by JP Paris Panneaux Gobelins from the late 20th century. A beautiful French tapestry, wall hanging in Aubusson style, within a flower border fe...
Fabric, Cotton
Vintage Tapestry Wall Hanging Decor Hunting Scene
Located in Barntrup, DE
This colorful vintage tapestry depicts a European hunting scene from the 18th century. It is made from wool and cotton and features four loops for easy hanging. Crafted in Belgium d...
Wool, Cotton
1950's Italian Tapestry Swan in the Lake, Renaissance Style Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
74749 Vintage Italian Tapestry Swan in the Lake, 03'05 x 05'11. This exquisite vintage Italian jacquard-woven tapestry, titled "Verdure with Pine Tree and Swans," gracefully captures...
Wool
Vintage French Scenic Tapestry Wall Hanging, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This vintage scenic tapestry shows courting couples in an idyllic country setting by a lake, a cherub statue, waterfall. It is made in a soft, light color palette of greens, pinks, a...
Fabric, Tapestry
$5,899
H 59.85 in W 99.22 in D 0.08 in
1993 Ettore Sottsass Interflex Italian Design Wall Hanging Fabric Tapestry
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brescia, IT
"La Buona Stella" Tapestry designer Ettore Sottsass prod. Interflex 1993 Screen-printing on quilted Fabric Tapestry Label manufacture sewing on the back Perfect Condiction Limited ...
Fabric
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse, circa 1960s Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch In very good condition.
Ceramic
Handwoven Wool Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in North Miami, FL
This organic and beautiful two-tone hand-woven wool tapestry/ wall art hangs on a custom designed brass rod easily mountable to wall. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAS...
Brass
Lovely Large Vintage Hanging French Tapestry Wall Art
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking French tapestry having black background and gorgeous rich floral in gold, blue, pink and green. There's a rod opening at the top for easy hanging.
Wool, Cotton
Alessandro Mendini for Acte III Silkscreen Print 1990
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A spectacular silkscreen print by Alessandro Mendini for for Acte III. Mendini was a hugely prolific and world-renowned Italian architect and designer who ranks amongst the most imp...
Paper
Ceramic Tile "ceramiche di faenza" Design Alessandro Mendini, 1998
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in taranto, IT
rare ceramic tile from Faenza, 1998 production designed by Alessandro Mendini "homage to Ferrari" aluminum frame size with frame 40 x 40 cm, tile size 20 x 20 cm, protrusion fr...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tile "ceramiche di faenza" Design Alessandro Mendini, 1998
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in taranto, IT
Rare ceramic tile from Faenza, 1998 production designed by Alessandro Mendini "homage to Ferrari" aluminum frame size with frame 40x40 cm, tile size 20x20 cm, protrusion from t...
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Lithograph Hand Signed
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Lithograph by Alessandro Mendini. The work is Ideal boarding house which was drawing originally published in the early 1980s. Printed in 1990, 366/500. Including black wood frame.
Paper
Viso Wall Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Tendentse
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Alessandro Mendini is an Italian architect and designer. In 1977 he became a prominent member of Alchimia, a group of artists who represented the postmodernism. In 1985 he designed ...