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Andre Sornay

André Sornay was a French designer and decorator, lauded for his innovative contributions to the Art Deco movement. Born on January 28, 1902, in Lyon, he was a visionary who transformed his family's traditional furniture business into a bastion of modern design. Sornay's commitment to geometric stylization and the rationalization of furniture production made his pieces timeless yet revolutionary.

Educated at Lyon's esteemed School of Fine Arts, Sornay's furniture designs are characterized by clean, modern lines and detailed with his signature brass cloutage. His works, including the distinguished bookcases from the 1930s, exemplify the seamless blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal. Rather than following the trend to move to Paris, Sornay chose to remain in Lyon, fostering a unique identity in the design world.

Collectors and experts in art and antiques revere Sornay's furniture for its elegance and historical value. His pieces are not only functional but also serve as a testament to the Art Deco era's stylistic innovation. To discover more about André Sornay's legacy and to receive updates on available pieces, sign up for our exclusive newsletter.

Date and place of birt:28 january 1902, Lyon, France
Date and place of death:7 august 2000, Vichy, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Decorator, Furniture designer
Art style:Art Deco, Functionalism, Post War Art

Creators France

Jean Barbault (1718 - 1762)
Jean Barbault
1718 - 1762
Jean Alexis Achard (1807 - 1884)
Jean Alexis Achard
1807 - 1884
Moissey Kogan (1879 - 1943)
Moissey Kogan
1879 - 1943
Jean-Pierre Rivalz II (1720 - 1785)
Jean-Pierre Rivalz II
1720 - 1785
Jacques Emile Blanche (1861 - 1942)
Jacques Emile Blanche
1861 - 1942
Gérard Ernest Schneider (1896 - 1986)
Gérard Ernest Schneider
1896 - 1986
Alexis Grimou (1678 - 1733)
Alexis Grimou
1678 - 1733
Pierre Paulin (1927 - 2009)
Pierre Paulin
1927 - 2009
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezouboff (1891 - 1956)
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezouboff
1891 - 1956
Charles Lepeintre (1735 - 1803)
Charles Lepeintre
1735 - 1803
Abraham Rattner (1895 - 1978)
Abraham Rattner
1895 - 1978
Irénée Rochard (1906 - 1984)
Irénée Rochard
1906 - 1984
Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun (1755 - 1842)
Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun
1755 - 1842
Francesco Ladatte (1706 - 1787)
Francesco Ladatte
1706 - 1787
Claude Gillot (1673 - 1722)
Claude Gillot
1673 - 1722
Louis-Claude Vassé (1716 - 1772)
Louis-Claude Vassé
1716 - 1772

Creators Art Deco

Antonio Cassi Ramelli (1905 - 1980)
Antonio Cassi Ramelli
1905 - 1980
Corrado Corradi-Dell'Acqua (1905 - 1982)
Corrado Corradi-Dell'Acqua
1905 - 1982
Nadezhda Ivanovna Isakova (1950 - 2002)
Nadezhda Ivanovna Isakova
1950 - 2002
Tyra Lundgren (1897 - 1979)
Tyra Lundgren
1897 - 1979
Tamam al Akhal (1935)
Tamam al Akhal
1935
Hellmuth Mueller-Leutert (1892 - 1973)
Hellmuth Mueller-Leutert
1892 - 1973
Jean Royère (1902 - 1981)
Jean Royère
1902 - 1981
Evelyn Bøje Thorbjørn (1911 - 1990)
Evelyn Bøje Thorbjørn
1911 - 1990
Jan Henderikse (1937)
Jan Henderikse
1937
Alfred Porteneuve (1896 - 1949)
Alfred Porteneuve
1896 - 1949
Patrick von Kalckreuth (1892 - 1970)
Patrick von Kalckreuth
1892 - 1970
Maurice Dupuis (1882 - 1959)
Maurice Dupuis
1882 - 1959
Aleksandr Vasilevich Degtiarev (1929 - 2021)
Aleksandr Vasilevich Degtiarev
1929 - 2021
Ron Martin (1943)
Ron Martin
1943
Lore Niessner (1920 - 1983)
Lore Niessner
1920 - 1983
Edouard Dermit (1925 - 1995)
Edouard Dermit
1925 - 1995
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