André Sornay · 1902 - 2000
c. 1935 · Hall stand in mahogany with brass nails
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A hall stand in mahogany with brass nails. Its asymmetrical composition features a tall, narrow single-door cabinet on the left, with a front punctuated by vertical lines of brass studs. The right side extends into two long, low open shelves surmounted by a large vertical rectangular mirror.
André Sornay developed his first patent in 1932: the concept of “cloutage” that evokes aeroplane rivets. This new assembly technique involved attaching veneered panels onto a structure using small nails (“clous”). The alignment of these nails became both an element of decoration and a trademark. This patent led to the manufacture of limited series of furniture that remained financially accessible.
Specifications
- Dimensions
- H. 180 cm x L. 130 cm x P. 30 cm H. 70.9 in × L. 51.2 in × D. 11.8 in
- Materials
- Mahogany, Glass
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