Paul Sormani

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)

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$10,000

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Pair of French Paul Sormani Late 19th Century Bedside Tables with Inlay

$14,500 / set

H 29 in W 17.75 in D 13.5 in

Pair of French Paul Sormani Late 19th Century Bedside Tables with Inlay

By Paul Sormani

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Paul Sormani walnut bedside tables from the late 19th century, with banding. Created in France at the end of the 19th century, each of this pair of nightstands features a rectangular top with inlay, sitting above a single drawer (one of them presenting a Paul Sormani label). A door below opens to reveal either a simple storage compartment or a swiveling shelf...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani

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Brass

Louis XV Salon Table Stamped Paul Sormani

$5,989

H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in

Louis XV Salon Table Stamped Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in BARSAC, FR

Beautiful and elegant small center table with curved legs and scalloped top in the Louis XV style forming a writing and working table thanks to a sliding top system revealing a drop-...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paul Sormani

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Amboyna

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

$4,000

H 4.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

By Paul Sormani

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce very fine quality Napoleon III Period (1852-1870) gilt bronze ormolu mounted inlaid glove box by important Parisian ébéniste Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Exquisitely hand-cra...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani

$8,995 / set

H 30 in W 20.5 in D 14 in

Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Portland, OR

An important antique French Louis XV transitional style gilt-bronze mounted amaranth & kingwood marquetry table à écrire, by Paul Sormani, Paris, circa 1870. A beautiful bombe shape...

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1870s French Louis XV Antique Paul Sormani

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Ormolu

Exceptional Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra by Sormani of Paris

$312,703 / set

H 56.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Exceptional Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra by Sormani of Paris

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

A Remarkable Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra by Sormani of Paris After the originals by Jean-François Lorta (1752-1837) Residing at the Louvre Constructed from the unusual...

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19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani

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Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani

$90,336

H 70.08 in W 69.3 in D 84.26 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani French, c. 1870 Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautiful...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani

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Ormolu

Paul Sormani Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, Paris, After Haupt

$66,710

H 36.23 in W 57.49 in D 23.63 in

Paul Sormani Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, Paris, After Haupt

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A rare and exceptional Louis XVI-style marquetry commode, executed by Paul Sormani, Paris, circa 1880, after the original 1779 design by Swedish master cabinetmaker Georg Haupt (1741...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Dressing Table by Paul Sormani

$54,500

H 64 in W 45.75 in D 25.75 in

Louis XVI Dressing Table by Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in New Orleans, LA

Eloquent marquetry and faithful interpretation of the Louis XVI taste characterize this beautiful 19th century dressing table by Paul Sorma...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani

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Ormolu

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2025

$10,000

Desks and Writing Tables

Bronze, Marble, Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood

1880

$10,000

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$10,000-$10,000

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Paul Sormani furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Sormani furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul Sormani furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Paul Sormani were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Henry Dasson, Maison Krieger, and Maison Millet. Prices for Paul Sormani furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,999 and can go as high as $248,342, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $26,250.