Alessandro Mendini Poltrona di Proust

Alessandro Mendini

Poltrona di Proust

Designed in 1978
Wood and hand-painted fabric
107 x 105 x 87 cm; 42 ⅛ x 41 ⅜ x 34 ¼ in.

Condition Report:
Very good overall condition, all consistent with age and use.
The armchair presents tiny losses of paint and tiny losses of wood in some particular spots, mainly located on the legs, the feet and on the top of the backrest, but not visually disturbing or distracting.
A small piece of painted fabric is slightly torn along one armrest.
The painted fabric is in very good condition.
Some dirt is findable in the recessed areas, but all consistent with age and use.

Catalogue Note:
The Proust Armchair, designed by Alessandro Mendini, is a vibrant and iconic piece of furniture that exemplifies the blend of art and design. Hand-painted with a whimsical and colorful pattern, the chair is a true masterpiece that challenges traditional design aesthetics. Each brushstroke on the Proust Armchair tells a story, making it not just a functional piece of furniture, but also a piece of art. Mendini's hand-painted Proust Armchair is a celebration of creativity and individual expression, transforming a simple armchair into a unique and captivating work of art.

Armchair with a hand-carved and hand-painted wooden structure, fixed covering in multicolored fabric that echoes the design of the structure.

One of the first 15 hand-painted models.

Provenance:
Private Collection, Italy

Galleria Colombari, Italy