Proust Armchair | Luxury Furniture | Designed by Alessandro Mendini | Magis

Proust Armchair | Luxury Furniture | Designed by Alessandro Mendini | MagisThe Proust Armchair isnt just a piece of furniture; its a manifesto. Originally conceived in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, visionary designer Alessandro Mendini transformed a traditional 18th century Baroque style chair into a vibrant explosion of Pointillism. By collaborating with Magis, this icon of contemporary design has been reimagined in weather resistant polyethylene, bringing its high art soul to both luxury interiors and avant

The Proust Armchair isn’t just a piece of furniture; it’s a manifesto. Originally conceived in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, visionary designer Alessandro Mendini transformed a traditional 18th-century Baroque-style chair into a vibrant explosion of Pointillism. By collaborating with Magis, this icon of contemporary design has been reimagined in weather-resistant polyethylene, bringing its high-art soul to both luxury interiors and avant-garde outdoor spaces. Inspired by the Impressionist world of Marcel Proust, the chair features a meticulous "spot" pattern that blends colors visually, blurring the lines between art and utility. The ornate, hand-carved silhouette of a classic armchair is juxtaposed with modern, industrial materials, creating a playful yet sophisticated tension. Its generous proportions and bold visual texture make it the definitive focal point of any room. Unlike the original wooden versions, the Magis production utilizes high-tech molding to ensure the Proust armchair is as functional as it is beautiful. It is lightweight enough to move, yet sturdy enough to withstand the elements, making it a rare example of "museum-grade" art that you can actually live with—and leave on the patio. "I think that my work has always been a search for the point where the image and the object meet."

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dimensions:

• Height 105 cm (41.3”)
• Width 104 cm (41”)
• Depht 90 cm (35.4”)
• HSeat 40 cm (15.7”)

Material
• Plastic

General Information:

• Contract
• Residential
• Indoor use

Magis is a renowned Italian design company that has been a significant player in the world of furniture and product design since its founding in 1976 by Eugenio Perazza. Based in the Veneto region of Italy, Magis has grown from a family-run business into a global design laboratory, collaborating with some of the most celebrated international designers.