Proust Geometrica Armchair - Multicolour

The Proust Geometrica Armchair reinterprets Alessandro Mendini's 1978 icon through a graphic, colour-blocked approach applied across both the hand-carved wood frame and the fixed upholstered cover. The hand-painted geometric patterning on the frame contrasts with the bold blocking of the seat fabric, creating a visual dialogue between structure and surface. The carved wood construction retains the ornate silhouette of the original design, while the updated colour treatment gives it a distinctly graphic character. The fixed cover ensures a clean, tailored finish that holds the geometric composition in place.

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. The 'Proust Geometrica' is a modern reinterpretation of the chair and features bright colour blocking on both the hand-carved wood frame and the seat's fixed cover.