Designer
André Sornay (1902 - 2000)
Description
Pair of bookcases that served as doorway. Mahogany with brass nails and solid mahogany.
Height : 95.5 inches
Length : 117.7 inches
Width : 8.5 inches
Each bookcase measures 29.5 inches in length.
Opening dimension : 58.7 inches in length and 88.8 inches in height.
C.1939
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.