Kitchen Table and Chairs from André Sornay, 1955, Set of 5

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A rare kitchen set comprising a table and four chairs by andré sornay, a lyon-based cabinetmaker and designer, made around … Read more A rare kitchen set comprising a table and four chairs by andré sornay, a lyon-based cabinetmaker and designer, made around 1955.

each piece features a tubular metal frame with a black lacquer finish, a tabletop and seats in light laminate with exposed edges, accented by orange-red lacquered backrests. This set exemplifies the pursuit of efficiency, robustness, and clean lines that characterized sornay's furniture in the 1950s, continuing his tradition of using rods for support.

a sensitive testament to french modernist domestic design, both functional and charming.

the set comes from a lyon apartment fully furnished with sornay pieces.

chair dimensions: h: 82 cm - 38 cm - 45 cm, seat height: 45 cm

manufacturer: meubles sornay, lyon, circa 1955. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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