Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

Italian, 1817-1877

Paul Sormani, counted among the most elite Parisian ébénistes of the 19th century, used the foundation of Louis XV and XVI styles for his meubles de luxe (luxurious furnishings).

Sormani received enormous attention as one of Paris’ finest and most influential ébénistes and earned worldwide acclaim by displaying his pieces at many of the world’s leading exhibitions. At the 1867 Exhibition Universelle in Paris the celebrated designer received an award and was described in the exhibition journal as “...a distinguished ébéniste of Paris, whose works deservedly attracted the attention of the public, and received the marked approval of the connoisseur.”

Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, decorated her palaces with beautiful creations by Paul Sormani whose designs were of a select few favored by the Empress. Revivals of Louis XV and XVI pieces were in high demand among affluent Parisians, and Sormani created many of the finest and most important furnishings of the period.

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(Biography provided by M.S. Rau)

Creator: Paul Sormani

French 19th Century Fleur De Pêcher Marble and Ormolu Columns, Signed Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular pair of French 19th century marble and ormolu columns, signed Sormani. The Fleur de Pêcher marble columns are on a square base with a finely chased laurel wreath bottom...

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19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Fleur De Pêcher Marble and Ormolu Columns, Signed Sormani

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Marble Column

H 39.3 in W 10 in D 10 in

Mid-19th Century Red Marble Columns

Located in New York, NY

Two fluted columns, hand carved in red marble, circa 1850. Measures: 28.5 inches high. Ideal as pedestals, console legs, or as a decorative architectural element. Priced and sold s...

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1850s French Baroque Revival Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Mid-19th Century Red Marble Columns

H 28.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Column, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Tall column on a square plinth with a round base, a fluted shaft and a round capital. Naturally aged patina.

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Column, 19th Century

H 124.02 in Dm 12.6 in

French Stone Column Garden Pedestal 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

19th Century French Stone garden column pedestal. Could be used outside or inside. Please note this is solid and is therefore very heavy.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

French Stone Column Garden Pedestal 19th Century

H 31.25 in Dm 12 in

Pair of Marble Columns, Italy, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of Marble Columns is an impressive original decorative object probably realized in the 19th century (bases are much older). Original very fine green marble and white marble (...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Marble Columns, Italy, Late 19th Century

H 38.19 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

19th Century Napoleon III Style Onyx Marble Column

Located in Berlin, DE

Onyx column in the style of classicism Napoleon III, Paris, circa 1850-1880. The high-quality, chased, fire-gilt bronze are distinctive and of exceptionally good quality. Bright ony...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Style Onyx Marble Column

H 42.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Stele, Column in Marble and Gilt Bronze from the 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Stele, Column in Marble and Gilt Bronze from the 19th Century. Marble and gilt bronze column from the Napoleon III period, 19th century. H: 120cm, W: 35cm, D: 35cm

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Stele, Column in Marble and Gilt Bronze from the 19th Century.

H 47.25 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Pair 19th Century French Painted and Giltwood Columns

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th century French columns. Paint and gilded oak hardwoods with Ionic capitals, fluting and classical detailing.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Paint, Wood

Pair 19th Century French Painted and Giltwood Columns

H 68.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

Pair 19th Century Architectural Columns

Located in Seaford, GB

A superb pair of 19th century Architectural Columns. Made from pine having fluted tops and the very top cap can removed if preferred (see photo). ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

Pair 19th Century Architectural Columns

H 105.12 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Classicist Granite Column

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century Classicist granite column Black-green serpentine. Octagonal bottom and top plate, fluted shank. Traces of age and use available, circa 19th century. (K - 35).

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19th Century Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

19th Century Classicist Granite Column

H 43.31 in Dm 13.78 in

19th Century French Hand Carved Red Grey Marble Pedestal Column Napoleon III

Located in Sofia, BG

Hand carved marble column pedestal made of combination of red and grey marble with square head standing on a square, terraced base. Napoleon III style France, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century French Hand Carved Red Grey Marble Pedestal Column Napoleon III

H 40.56 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

19th Century French Marble Pedestal

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Marble Pedestal

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19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century French Marble Pedestal

H 42 in Dm 10.5 in

Paul Sormani building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Sormani building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul Sormani building and garden elements, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Val D'Osne Foundry, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Vallauris. Prices for Paul Sormani building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $125,000 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $125,000.