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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

Ford Madox Brown (1821 - 1893)
Ford Madox Brown
1821 - 1893
Pierre-Etienne Monnot (1657 - 1733)
Pierre-Etienne Monnot
1657 - 1733
Johanna Dumet (1991)
Johanna Dumet
1991
Sebastian Stoskopf (1597 - 1657)
Sebastian Stoskopf
1597 - 1657
Christophe-Emmanuel Bouchet (1959 - 2021)
Christophe-Emmanuel Bouchet
1959 - 2021
Roderick O'Conor (1860 - 1940)
Roderick O'Conor
1860 - 1940
Camille Bombois (1883 - 1970)
Camille Bombois
1883 - 1970
Jean Le Moal (1909 - 2007)
Jean Le Moal
1909 - 2007
Peter Adolf Hall (1739 - 1793)
Peter Adolf Hall
1739 - 1793
Charles-François Guérin (1875 - 1939)
Charles-François Guérin
1875 - 1939
Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (1688 - 1754)
Charles-Nicolas Cochin I
1688 - 1754
Enrico Mattioli (1955 - 1991)
Enrico Mattioli
1955 - 1991
Walter of Châtillon (1135 - 1200)
Walter of Châtillon
1135 - 1200
Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet (1644 - 1717)
Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet
1644 - 1717
Antoine-Louis Barye (1795 - 1875)
Antoine-Louis Barye
1795 - 1875
Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent Houël (Houel) (1735 - 1813)
Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent Houël (Houel)
1735 - 1813

Creators Art Deco

Riccardo Dalisi (1931 - 2022)
Riccardo Dalisi
1931 - 2022
Carlo Perindani (1899 - 1986)
Carlo Perindani
1899 - 1986
André Lambert (1884 - 1967)
André Lambert
1884 - 1967
Hans Sengthaler (1892 - 1968)
Hans Sengthaler
1892 - 1968
Gianfranco Baruchello (1924 - 2023)
Gianfranco Baruchello
1924 - 2023
René Gruau (1909 - 2004)
René Gruau
1909 - 2004
Cuthbert Hamilton (1885 - 1959)
Cuthbert Hamilton
1885 - 1959
Moritz Baumgartl (1934 - 2024)
Moritz Baumgartl
1934 - 2024
Eugenio Bonivento (1880 - 1956)
Eugenio Bonivento
1880 - 1956
Tullio Pericoli (1936)
Tullio Pericoli
1936
Max Emanuel Huber (1903 - 1987)
Max Emanuel Huber
1903 - 1987
Nanda Vigo (1936 - 2020)
Nanda Vigo
1936 - 2020
Rolph Scarlett (1889 - 1984)
Rolph Scarlett
1889 - 1984
Georges Borgeaud (1913 - 1998)
Georges Borgeaud
1913 - 1998
Joseph-Victor Communal (1876 - 1962)
Joseph-Victor Communal
1876 - 1962
Lee Man Fong (1913 - 1988)
Lee Man Fong
1913 - 1988