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Console or high desk by André Sornay, circa 1955

About the Item

Rare high desk or console by André Sornay, cabinetmaker, painter and designer from Lyon. Composed of two inverted U-shaped legs on which a black lacquered top rests and accommodates a central storage drawer. A fine example of "Tigette" furniture, named after the assembly system invented and patented by André Sornay in 1955. Édition : Sornay Meubles, Lyon, circa 1955.
  • Creator:
    Andre Sornay (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 45.67 in (116 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Traces of use on the tray (see pictures).
  • Seller Location:
    VILLEURBANNE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 52141stDibs: LU8469235190342
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