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Louis Sognot modernist cabinet

Creator: Louis Sognot
Offered by: Calderwood Gallery

Description
French Modernist Art Deco cabinet by Louis Sognot, circa 1930, in French walnut. 39.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 41" high. Restored and refinished with proper French polish.

LOUIS SOGNOT

(1892-1970)

French Designer and Architect
Louis Sognot trained at Ecole Bernard-Palissy in Paris and his early career was spent in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine (the furniture-making center) district of Paris, From 1920 to 1930 he managed Primavera, the decorating studio of Au Printemps department store. His designs for the boudoir and bedroom for Primavera's pavilion at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris, shows the influence of Cubism on his work, Beginning in 1928 he collaborated closely with Charlotte Alix and much of their joint work cannot be individually attributed, although he also designed alone. His designs included models in precious and exotic woods in a modernist style and he was a founding member (1929) of the Union des Artistes Decoroteurs (UAM).

Sognot's works (many together with Charlotte Alix) were exhibited at Salon d' Automne from 1923 and Salon of Societe des Artistes Decorateurs from 1924, His interior design/furniture for the Maharaja ofIndore was shown at the 1930 Salon d' Automne.

From 1929 he was an instructor at Ecole Duperre and later also taught at Ecole des Arts Appliques a I' Industrie and Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs. He became artist director at the latter in 1947.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Dealer Reference #:	1483
Incollect Reference #:	835127

Dimensions

W.	39.5 in;	H.	41 in;	D.	17.5 in;
W.	100.33 cm;	H.	104.14 cm;	D.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Calderwood Gallery, established in 1982, specializes in original French Art Deco furniture and photography, showcasing works by renowned designers such as Ruhlmann, Dufrene, and Leleu. Located at 242 Geiger Rd., Philadelphia, PA, the gallery can be reached at 215.327.8664 or via email at calderwood.gallery@gmail.com.