Proust Geometrica armchair is designed by Alessandro Mendini for Cappellini with hand-carved and hand-painted massive beech frame, padding with multi-density polyurethane foam, covered with multicolour cotton fabric, transparent plastic feet.
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 “Incontri ravvicinati di architettura” (Close encounters of architecture). Shortly thereafter, the piece’s postmodern appeal captured the attention of connoisseurs and design insiders on an international scale. A further evolution of the icon created by Alessandro Mendini in 1978 the Proust Geometrica armchair incorporates the heritage of the original in this revised technicolour version. A cult object in the design world, the Proust armchair has been reinterpreted here with a fixed cover made of bright multi-coloured fabric designed by Mendini himself. Hand-crafted as always, Proust Geometrica is an armchair that catches the eye with its vibrant colour blocks and uncompromising comfort: a piece that exemplifies the ideal fusion between functionality, formal attention to details and aesthetic research.
The Milanese architect and designer, Alessandro Mendini, focuses predominantly on neo-modern and contemporary design.
Starting price (VAT included): € 12.999,10