A SCULPTURAL SIDE TABLE CELEBRATING COLOR, FORM & MATERIALITY
Adorned in Alessandro Mendini’s iconic Proust pattern, the Delta Proust Side Table is a bold expression of color, form, and materiality. The vibrant mosaic – developed with Elisa and Fulvia Mendini (Alessandro Mendini Archive) is a composition of seven colors interwoven with two shades of white, creating a pixelated effect in which no two pieces are the same, making each table a unique work of art.
Initially introduced in Mendini’s revolutionary Poltrona di Proust, the pattern draws inspiration from the pointillist technique of artist Paul Signac, composed of countless small, hand-painted dots. With Delta Proust, this artistic language is translated into a sculptural object, its silhouette shifting in perception from every angle, evoking movement and spontaneity.
Beyond its visual impact, Delta Proust Side Table exemplifies the beauty of repurposed materials. Crafted from 100% recycled pigmented polyethylene (PELD) sourced from industrial packaging waste, it transforms post-industrial waste material into a design statement with a bold presence.
Durable and weather-resistant, the Delta Proust Side Table is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. A true fusion of art and circular thinking, it celebrates Mendini’s unmistakable artistic vision while embracing the creative potential of recycled materials.
Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini (1931–2019) was an Italian architect, designer, and theorist who played a pivotal role in shaping Postmodern and Radical design. A visionary in his field, Mendini challenged conventional notions of function, embracing decoration, symbolism, and emotional expression in his work. His designs spanned furniture, interiors, architecture, and graphic art, each piece carrying his unmistakable artistic signature.
Mendini’s contributions earned him multiple Compasso d’Oro awards, including a lifetime achievement honor in 2014. His legacy continues to inspire designers worldwide, ensuring that his bold, unconventional approach remains a cornerstone of contemporary design.
Among his most celebrated works is the Poltrona di Proust (1978), a reimagination of a classic Baroque chair, hand-painted with a vibrant pointillist pattern- an embodiment of his philosophy that design should provoke thought and emotion. This iconic pattern – developed with Elisa and Fulvia Mendini (Alessandro Mendini Archive) – now adorns Normann Copenhagen’s Delta Proust Side Table, made from recycled plastic. Delta Proust features the signature Proust motif in a palette of seven colors, complemented by two shades of white, reinterpreting Mendini’s legacy in a
modern take, taking the future into account.
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