Proust is an armchair created by Alessandro Mendini for Italian Cappellini in 1978. The chair has a hand-cut and hand-molded wooden frame that is upholstered with cold foam. The design is meant to bring a sense of functional richness to the home. Proust is a clear example of designers re-design when interpreting shapes that were typical during their time. In this case, the chair is associated with French author Marcel Proust.

The shape of the chair, which speaks of practical use for comfortable sitting in the living room or bedroom, combined with the design of the chair, creates the impression of a functional work of art. Proust is a certified original design that is emblazoned with the Cappellini logo.