52 - ANDRÉ SORNAY (1902–2000)

ANDRÉ SORNAY (1902–2000) Dotted Studding Two exceptional modernist armchairs with a modular system, featuring sandwich-style panels veneered with exotic wood and adorned with studded patterns. The triangular side panels each rest on a mahogany “ski-style” glide that extends beyond the back. The seats and backs, adjustable for both angle and length, have been (re)upholstered and (re)covered in beige wicker-weave fabric. The studded patterns run around the edges of the side panels and also along their edges. 1930s. Condition: shows normal wear and restoration; upholstery and fabric are not original; each armchair is veneered with a slightly different wood species. Height: 70 cm – Length: 66 cm – Depth: 80 cm Provenance: - Private collection, Switzerland. - Design – Christie’s Auction, New York, December 12, 2016. This piece was lot number 123 in the catalog. - Private collection, Paris. Piece acquired at the previous auction. Bibliography and related works: - Thierry Roche – André Sornay – Éditions Galerie Beau fixe, 2002. A model of an armchair similar to our pieces is reproduced on page 111. - Alain Marcelpoil, Annik Béras Sornay, and Olivier Lassalle – André Sornay: An Avant-Garde Designer / An Avant-Garde Creator – Éditions Galerie Alain Marcelpoil, Paris, 2010. A drawing of an armchair model similar to our chairs is reproduced on page 108.