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André Sornay · 1902 - 2000

Pair of armless chairs

c. 1935 · Seating

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A pair of armless chairs in mahogany with brass nails and amaranth.. This model is distinguished by a tall, solid, straight, and slightly tilted backrest. The seat, upholstered in a taut, light-colored fabric, rests on amaranth legs at the front.

Similar model p.41 « Les arts décoratifs à Lyon, 1910 à 1950 » by Thierry Roche.

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.

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Dimensions
H. 104 cm x L. 42 cm x P. 54 cm H. 40.9 in × L. 16.5 in × D. 21.3 in
Materials
Mahogany, Purpleheart, Fabric
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