Alessandro Mendini Seating
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
Stelline Chair by Alessandro Mendini for Elam Uno
By Elam, Alessandro Mendini
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Armchair ' Stelline ' by Allessandro Mendini for manufacturer Elam UNO, 1987 design. Structure in dark grey painted metal with plastic inlays in the seat. Branding underneath the pla...
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Three Stools model “Ollo” by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three Stools model "Ollo"
Manufactured by Museo Alchimia
Italy, 1988
Laminated wood
Big height H74 x 22 x 22cm
Medium height H64 x 22 x 22cm
Small hei...
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Alessandro Mendini Postmodern “Karina” Bench for Baleri Italia
By Baleri Italia, Alessandro Mendini
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.
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Alessandro Mendini, coppia di poltrone Dora per Zanotta, anni 80
By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Firenze, IT
Coppia di poltrone a pozzetto modello dora
struttura in metallo smaltato bianco, imbottite e rivestite in tessuto nei toni del bordeaux
Produzione Zanotta, Italia, 1987.
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Dining / Desk Chair model BM5 by Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati, 1965
By Mario Brunati, G. Moscatelli, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Kansas City, MO
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for Moscatelli, Italy, 1965. Lavender / light purple fabric and walnut frame. A beautiful exampl...
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Italian modern armchair Proust by Alessandro Mendini for Cappellini, 1990s
By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchair Proust by Alessandro Mendini for Cappellini, 1990s
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Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s
By Zabro, Alessandro Mendini
Located in MIlano, IT
Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s
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Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s
By Zabro, Alessandro Mendini
Located in MIlano, IT
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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...
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Tabouret Trick par Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in PARIS, FR
Tabouret Trick par Alessandro Mendini
Edition Vanini - 1988
Hauteur : 43 cm
Diamètre : 30 cm
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Paire de tabourets Trick de Alessandro Mendini pour Vanini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in PARIS, FR
Paire de tabourets "Trick" de Alessandro Mendini
Edition Vanini - 1988
Hauteur : 43 cm
Diamètre : 30 cm
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Seating
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Magis Proust LowChair in Multicolour 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...
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Alessandro Mendini Postmodern Zabro Armchair / Table for Zanotta, 1984
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Zabro table/chair was designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by the Italian manufacturer Zanotta in 1984.
The top and seat are made of lacquered wood with hand-decorated pol...
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Zabro Table Chair by Alessandro Mendini for Division Nuova Alchimia, 1980s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The outstanding Zabro Table Chair by Alessandro Mendini for Divisione Nuova Alchimia 1984 produced by Zanotta Edizioni.
Made in lacquered wood with hand-decorated polychrome decorat...
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Alessandro Mendini, K2 Sofa, Brazil 2012
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in São Paulo, BR
The K2 sofa created by designer Alessandro Mendini is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. With a structure in lacquered wood and seat cushions, backrest and sides ...
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Alessandro MENDINI (1931-2019) - Edition Magis PROUST" armchair in polyethylene
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Alessandro MENDINI (1931-2019) - Edition Magis
PROUST" armchair in polyethylene - 2010
105 x 104 x 90 cm
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Zanotta Edizioni Zabro Table Chair in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini
By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Edizioni Zabro Table Chair in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini
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Kartell Roy Stool in Powder by Alessandro Mendini
By Kartell, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Chinese-style stool featuring a pattern in homage to Roy Lichtenstein with the dots from his paintings.
Available in white, black, powder, blue & petroleum.
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Kartell Roy Stool in Black by Alessandro Mendini
By Kartell, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Chinese-style stool featuring a pattern in homage to Roy Lichtenstein with the dots from his paintings.
Available in White, Black, Powder, Blue & Petroleum.
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Kartell Roy Stool in Petroleum by Alessandro Mendini
By Kartell, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Chinese-style stool featuring a pattern in homage to Roy Lichtenstein with the dots from his paintings.
Available in white, black, powder, blue & petroleum.
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Kartell Roy Stool in White by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Chinese-style stool featuring a pattern in homage to Roy Lichtenstein with the dots from his paintings.
Available in white, black, powder, blue & petroleum.
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Kartell Roy Stool in Blue by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Chinese-style stool featuring a pattern in homage to Roy Lichtenstein with the dots from his paintings.
Available in White, Black, Powder, Blue & Petroleum.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Seating
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Plastic
Alessandro Mendini Proust Geometrica Armchair in Multi-Color Fabric, Cappellini
By Alessandro Mendini, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A further evolution of the icon created by Alessandro Mendini in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, the Proust Geometrica armchair incorpo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Seating
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Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Black, Green and Red Fabric Cappellini
By Alessandro Mendini, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled “Incontriravvicinati di architettura” (Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece’s postmodern appeal captured...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Seating
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Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Blue, Grey and Yellow Fabric Cappellini
By Alessandro Mendini, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled 'œIncontriravvicinati di architettura'(Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece's postmodern appeal captured...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Seating
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Alessandro Mendini Proust Armchair in Wood Frame & Multi-Color Fabric Cappellini
By Alessandro Mendini, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
One of the most acclaimed design pieces in the world, the Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini was launched in 1978, when it was used to furnish the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara during an exhibition entitled “Incontriravvicinati di architettura” (Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece’s postmodern appeal captured...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Seating
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Unicorno Briccola Wood Bench, Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Made in Italy
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Bench in solid Briccola wood whose design reminds of the fantasy world. Seat supported...
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Chaise Longue Alessandro Mendini Outdoor Limited Edition Recycled Multicolour
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, IT
Alex, the chaise longue designed by Alessandro Mendini, is a Limited Edition of 21 pieces. A chaise longue that, placed also outdoors in the garden or by the pool, will blend with th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Seating
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Italian Post Modern Alessandro Mendini Multi Color Leather Lounge Chair
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and style: the limited edition San Leonardo lounge chair designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1986 for Matteo Grassi Italy. Numbered 14/100 and comple...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Seating
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Alessandro Mendini Original Proust Armchair, Italy
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Historical piece of contemporary design, the Proust armchair with carved and hand painted wooden frame, fixed multicolored fabric hand- painted lining ...
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One Postmodern Mastrangelo Museum Chair designed by Alessandro Mendini 1986
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Postmodern Museum chair by Alessandro Mendini, Sedile del'Museo Bagatti Valsecchi` - also known as the" Museum Chair ", designed by Alessandro Mendini in ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Alessandro Mendini Seating
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