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The Proust Armchair combines sculptural craftsmanship with a bold decorative finish, originally designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1978. Its hand-carved wood frame is finished with hand-painted detailing, reflecting the meticulous artisanal construction behind each piece. The fixed cover is made from a multicoloured fabric that complements the painted frame, creating a cohesive layered aesthetic. The high-backed silhouette and generously upholstered seat provide a structured yet comfortable seating form.
Alessandro Mendini's 1978 'Proust' armchair is a design icon. Originally created for the “Incontri ravvicinati di architettura” exhibition at the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, the chair has garnered the praise and attention of international design afficionados in the decades since its conception. This new edition of the chair features the same hand-carved and hand-painted wood frame with the addition of a fixed cover made from multicoloured fabric.
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