André Sornay · 1902 - 2000
c. 1935 · Partner desk in mahogany
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Double-sided desk in mahogany with brass nails. The frame rests on two solid slab legs connected by a low axial stretcher. It incorporates a hanging drawer on each side, accented with a dark round handle.
Unique piece.
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. 75 cm x L. 157 cm x P. 80 cm H. 29.5 in x L. 61.8 in x D. 31.5 in
- Materials
- Mahogany
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