signé sornay.

André Sornay (1902-2000), an avant-garde designer.

“signé sornay.” is the reference monograph devoted to the work of André Sornay (1902-2000). The book retraces the career of this avant-garde designer, examining his research on line and material as well as his major technical innovations in the history of the decorative arts.

Produced under the direction of Alain Marcelpoil, the book was written with the invaluable collaboration of Agnès Béras-Sornay, André Sornay’s daughter and guardian of the family memory and of the artist’s archives, and of Olivier Lassalle, cabinetmaker of Galerie Marcelpoil, whose technical expertise sheds light on the manufacturing processes, joinery and constructive innovations developed by Sornay throughout his career.

Across 384 richly illustrated pages, the book documents the trajectory of the Lyon-born designer, from his first Art Deco creations to his most daring achievements. A true reference for collectors, researchers, institutions and lovers of the decorative arts, it places each work in its historical, technical and creative context.

Publisher

Galerie Alain Marcelpoil

Authors

Alain Marcelpoil, with the collaboration of Agnès Béras-Sornay and Olivier Lassalle

Contents

384 pages, bilingual French / English edition

Published

15 September 2010

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