Maison Desny was one of the most exclusive workshops between 1927 and 1933. Desny was distinguished by an ultra-modern, geometric, and functionalist style.
It was founded in Paris in 1927 by Clément Nauny and Jean-Pierre Desnet (from whose surname the name "Desny" is derived). Its headquarters were on the prestigious Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
They primarily used metals with industrial finishes and glass. They were experts at playing with the reflection of light.
They are world-famous for their lamps. They also designed rugs and furniture for high-society clients.
Maison Desny had a very short life. Due to the economic crisis following the 1929 crash and the early death of Jean-Pierre Desnet in 1933, the workshop closed its doors.
Its pieces are found in several museums:
Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris)
MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
Victoria and Albert Museum (London)
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (New York)
