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André Sornay Tables

French, 1902-2000

Although he is among the least known of the like-minded French Art Deco furniture designers of his era, André Sornay introduced innovative fabrication techniques and a unique decorative style to his modernist seating, case pieces and other creations.

Sornay was born in Lyon in 1902, and graduated from École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Lyon in 1918. His career as a furniture designer began in 1919 when he was appointed head of his family’s furniture company after his father’s death. 

In the early 1920s — inspired by the Bauhaus and De Stijl as well as his friends and fellow French avant-garde designers Francis Jourdain and Pierre Chareau — Sornay shifted the company’s focus from manufacturing period reproductions to creating contemporary designs.

Sornay’s work fused tradition with modernism. He preferred to work with metals, exotic woods such as mahogany and rosewood, rubber and Duco lacquer for a range of cabinets, desks, chairs and mirrors. Sornay’s pieces featured sleek brass drawer pulls and sharply geometric lines, and the distinctive mode that he worked in was known throughout Lyon as “Le Style Sornay.”

Sornay was also recognized for his inventive design methods that were not only decorative but functional. In 1932, he patented the cloudage technique — studding the perimeter of veneered furniture panels with uniform brass nails. Sornay integrated this technique into his wardrobes, side tables and the armchairs he designed, which were frequently defined by clean lines and  sharp angles. In the early 1950s, he also patented a technique called the “Tigette,” which allowed for quick and easy assembly or disassembly of modular furniture — a forerunner to IKEA’s flat-packed furniture.

While Sornay isn’t as well known as other European modernists like Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, he attracted modest attention at exhibitions of the day, such as the 1923 Salon d’Automne and the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, the design fair that brought the Art Deco style to the world. He was awarded the bronze medal at Paris’s Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne in 1937.

In the late 1950s, Sornay ceded control of his furniture design company to his children, remaining as an advisor until production ceased in 1999. He died the following year. 

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage André Sornay case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and tables.

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Creator: André Sornay
Andre Sornay Oregon Pine, Glass and Copper Bar Cart, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Andre Sornay bar cart in darkened Oregon pine on steel and rubber casters, each tray has an inset glass piece protecting the wood for use. The sides have a discreet line of e...
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Copper, Steel

Set of 8 Walnut & Leather Dining Chairs with Extendable Table by André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite set of eight dining chairs and extendable table from the 1930s by notable french designer André Sornay, meticulously restored to their original splendor. Made out of r...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Sornay Tables

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André Sornay Dressing Table with Large Mirror, circa 1930
By Andre Sornay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional dressing table by André Sornay. Restored “Certificate of Authenticity” from Thierry Roche, French expert for André Sornay.  
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Sornay Tables

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Mirror, Wood

André Sornay : Rare extension table, France circa 1930
By Andre Sornay
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Large dining table designed by André Sornay, produced circa 1930. This emblematic piece perfectly illustrates the formal language developed by Sornay in the early 1930s: geometric r...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Sornay Tables

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Wood

French Art Deco / Early Modern Cerused Oak Console by Andre Sornay, circa 1930
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco sleek, narrow profile double level console by Andre Sornay, France, circa 1930 in a faint green cerused oak. This is a sober, elegant, French Modern statement. The ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern André Sornay Tables

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Oak

Andre Sornay console table, 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Console table designed by French cabinet maker Andre Sornay in the sixties Structure in beech with red lacquered panels Drawer on one side Tigette system
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Andre Sornay French Midcentury Mahogany Bedside / End Table
By Andre Sornay
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century mahogany bedside / end table with an upper open compartment / gallery over a rectangular base with a single drawer with a faceted front and central sage green leat...
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Wood, Mahogany

Mahogany Extending Table by A. Sornay, France 1950
By Andre Sornay
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Extension table made around 1950 by André Sornay, French designer and cabinetmaker, known for his modern creations combining high-quality materials with a clean aesthetic. This tabl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Sornay Tables

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Wood

André Sornay Formica desk table from the 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Grenoble, FR
André Sornay Formica desk table from the 1950s model made for Sonacotra fireplaces and available in several versions. Very good condition of the top, scratches from use on the base
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André Sornay tables for sale on 1stDibs.

André Sornay tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of André Sornay tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by André Sornay were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Boleslaw Danikowski, Maison Mercier Frères, and Jean-Charles Moreux. Prices for André Sornay tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,321 and can go as high as $28,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,525.

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