Designer
André Sornay (1902 - 2000)
Description
Bookcase in oak with brass nails and solid oak.
Height : 29.9 inches
Length : 36.6 inches
Depth : 13.4 inches
C.1935
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.