André Sornay Armchairs

Exceptional pair of armchairs created by French designer Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron. “ Votre Maison, Your Home ” edition. “Romeo & Juliet” Model or “ Rest & Sma...

A set of six chairs by the Lyonnais designer André Sornay, made with rosewood veneer.

This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...

This pair of bamboo armchairs from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera period is bursting with nostalgia. A light golden bamboo structure, cane seat, and the original printed cushi...

A striking pair of French modernist armchairs dating to the 1950s, distinguished by their architectural construction and beautifully aged wooden surfaces. The chairs are built around...

Mahogany bed designed by André Sornay around 1960, produced using the patented Tigette assembly system that characterizes the Lyon workshop's production during the mid twentieth cen...

Very rare set of armchairs by Maison Dominque - We've always been fascinated by Art Deco artists like Jean-Michel Frank and Paul Dupré Lafon. Their interior designs, their use of ma...

One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid oak. Condition report : the chair show si...

Malatesta and Mason pair of sculptural armchairs consisting of ivory bouclé upholstered curved high backs and seats and figural wood arms and legs. These organically sinuous armchair...

Club armchairs in the style of André Sornay, France, 1940s, set of two. This pair of club armchairs presents the assertive geometry associated with French Art Deco seating of the 19...

Pair of armchairs, French workshop, 1950s, in the style of Charles Dudouyt. The frames are solid oak left pale and unstained, with square uprights chamfered down their length and cap...

Elegant set of Jansen wrought iron chairs with X-shaped backrests, legs ending in brass sabots, upholstered in white bouclé.

Pair of French Oak and Rush Lounge Armchairs, France, 1950s A highly characterful pair of French lounge armchairs dating from the 1950s, crafted from solid oak with handwoven rush seats and backrests. The chairs have a distinctly sculptural quality, most notably expressed in the beautifully shaped armrests. Each arm flows organically outward from the angled backrest in a long, gentle curve before terminating in a softly rounded, downward-sweeping end. This elegant detail gives the otherwise robust construction an unusually fluid and inviting character. The solid oak frames have developed a rich, warm brown patina over time, highlighting the grain and handmade character of the wood. Slightly splayed legs and gently inclined backrests create a relaxed stance, while the low horizontal stretchers provide both structural strength and a pleasing architectural rhythm. The natural rush provides a beautiful contrast to the darker oak. The seats are intricately woven, while the backrests are composed of two separate woven panels, creating a subtle open space between them. Viewed from behind, the craftsmanship of the rush work becomes particularly apparent and adds another decorative dimension to the chairs. Their combination of rustic materials, expressive craftsmanship and restrained sculptural lines places these chairs firmly within the tradition of French mid-century modern and French rustic modernist furniture of the post-war period. The relatively low seat height and generous armrests give them the relaxed proportions of lounge chairs rather than conventional dining chairs. They would work particularly well beside a fireplace, around a low table, in a library or as sculptural occasional seating in a contemporary interior. A beautiful and increasingly desirable pair of French 1950s armchairs, combining honest natural materials with particularly expressive craftsmanship. France, circa 1950s. Condition Good original vintage condition with an attractive age-related patina. The oak frames show expected traces of age and previous use, including surface marks, scratches, variations in tone and areas of wear. These characteristics contribute to the authentic appearance of the chairs. The woven rush shows age and signs of use but remains an important part of the original character of the pieces. Please refer closely to the detailed photographs for the condition of the rush and wooden frames. Dimensions Height: 80 cm / 31.50 in Width: 60 cm / 23.62 in Depth: 60 cm / 23.62 in Seat Height: 35 cm / 13.78 in Details Country of Origin: France Period: 1950s Style: French Mid-Century Modern / Rustic Modernist Materials: Solid oak and woven rush Color: Dark patinated oak / natural rush Number of Pieces: 2 Sold As: Pair Condition: Good vintage condition Wear: Consistent with age and use Packing & Worldwide Shipping Professional packing and worldwide shipping available. For overseas transportation, professional wooden crating can be arranged on request. An ISPM-15 compliant export crate can be supplied when required. Worldwide delivery can be arranged by road, air or sea freight. Please provide your delivery address or postal code for an accurate shipping quotation. French oak armchairs, French rush chairs...

A comfortable French Art Deco armchair from the 1930s. The pale beechwood legs contrast with the soft black Edelman leather upholstery. Add the silver ...

A pair of French modernist armchairs produced in the 1960s, executed in warm teak. The design is defined by a strict, clear frame built from straight, square-section elements, with a...