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19th Century Buffet D'Entre Deux by Paul Sormani
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This beautiful hallway buffet crafted by Paul Sormani at his famous Rue Charlot cabinetry shop in Paris boasts a gracefully curved design on its front and sides. It hails from the Napoleon III period, showcasing a rich interplay of three mahogany shades complemented by lemonwood and thuja inlays. Four gilded bronze ornaments, adorned with leaf and flower motifs, embellish the upper pillar, while graceful decorative drops adorn the four feet, culminating in sabots. Each pillar is framed by exquisitely carved strips, and the bronzes exhibit exceptional artistry in both carving and gilding. Finally, it is crowned with a peach blossom marble top featuring a gorge and jumped projection.
This buffet bears the signature of the Sormani workshop on its lock.
Paul Sormani was born in Venice in 1817. In 1847 he set up a cabinetry shop in Paris. He soon specialized in 18th century furniture copies, notably Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. During the 1855, 1862 and 1867 World Fairs, he was awarded medals and increased his clientele. The empress Eugenie and wife of Napoleon III was among Sormani's top clients. She contributed largely to his company's success as she was known to decorate her palaces with Paul Sormani's creations. In 1867 Paul Sormani moved his workshop to rue Charlot which was highly successful. He died in 1877.
- Creator:Paul Sormani (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:NICE, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9202236443222
Paul Sormani
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)
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