Alessandro Mendini Chairs

“I think many people will already know my “Proust armchair”. It is a romantic, baroque chair, on which an endless number of multi-coloured dots are hand-paint- ed using the pointillism technique. These dots cover the whole armchair, both the fabric and the wooden decorations. It’ s a re-design work. It is, in fact, a combination of a mock-antique armchair with a detail from a painting of a garden by French artist Signac. From 1978 onwards, the “Proust armchair” was produced in many versions, using different colours, ma- terials and dimensions, and was even made of ceramics and bronze. It travelled all around the world and was hosted in many museums. But now some truly revolutionary news, as a paradox comes true: the “Proust armchair” has now been transformed into an industrial rotational-moulded piece. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you “ Magis Proust...

Zanotta Edizioni Zabro Table Chair in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini Signed copy. Top and seat in lacquered wood with hand-decorated polychrome decoration. Armrests covered ...

In 1980s, Mendini designed the Stelline chair for Elam. Crafted from metal and plastic, this chair with human-like forms conveys a joyful atmosphere, showcasing Mendini's easily reco...

Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati Dining, Desk, or Side Armless Chair, Model BM5 for Moscatelli, Italy, 1965. Lavender / light purple fabric and walnut frame. A beautiful exampl...

“I think many people will already know my “Proust armchair”. It is a romantic, baroque chair, on which an endless number of multi-coloured dots are hand-paint- ed using the pointillism technique. These dots cover the whole armchair, both the fabric and the wooden decorations. It’ s a re-design work. It is, in fact, a combination of a mock-antique armchair with a detail from a painting of a garden by French artist Signac. From 1978 onwards, the “Proust armchair” was produced in many versions, using different colours, ma- terials and dimensions, and was even made of ceramics and bronze. It travelled all around the world and was hosted in many museums. But now some truly revolutionary news, as a paradox comes true: the “Proust armchair” has now been transformed into an industrial rotational-moulded piece. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you “ Magis Proust...

Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s. Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s Chair with chromed ...

Italian modern steel and black leather chair by Alessandro Mendini, Zabro 1980s. Modern Italian chair, steel and black leather, Alessandro Mendini for Zabro 1980s Chair with chromed ...