Paul Sormani Furniture

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

Dealer: Villa Melrose

19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk

By Paul Sormani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French walnut miniature cylinder writing desk with brass mountings and velvet writing surface. It is signed on the Paul Sorman.

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19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Writing Desk

H 29.75 in W 47.75 in D 23.25 in

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 23 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style painted writing desk. This piece has a lovely patina and a nice leather top. Nice! Note: This is a recent patina

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Desk

H 30 in W 59 in D 29 in

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut. The top and frieze have a gracefully curved serpentine shape with a small storage...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk

H 29 in W 39.5 in D 24 in

19th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

English Victorian mahogany 3 part cylinder desk, late 19th century. With a rectangular top with wood gallery on back and sides, a cylinder that opens to an interior writing surface t...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk

H 46 in W 60 in D 28 in

19th Century English Victorian Oak Writing Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Victorian oak desk, the top inset with a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling. Below this there is an arrangement of 9 drawers, with 9 du...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Oak

19th Century English Victorian Oak Writing Desk

H 29.25 in W 48 in D 32.25 in

19th Century French Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat

Located in Essex, MA

19th century French kingwood Bureau plat writing desk. Beautiful Louis XV Form. Lacquered Bronze Mounts are original. Grand proportion. Embossed Plum leather.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat

H 30 in W 33 in D 83 in

19th Century Writing Desk

Located in London, Park Royal

French, Napoleon III period, writing desk. Handmade in ebonized wood and cased with brass, ormolu.The top is covered with bevelled glass.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Writing Desk

H 30.32 in W 67.72 in D 37.01 in

Late 19th Century French Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French bureau De-Dame, having wonderful marquetry floral inlay to the fall and top, opening to reveal a shelf, drawer...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Ladies Writing Desk

H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 16.15 in

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary

Located in San Angelo, TX

This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or hallway. The colors are amazing with th...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Wood, Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary

H 34 in W 33.25 in D 25 in

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully brass bound outside and inside edging. Stunning burr wood exterior. Original dark blu...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Brass

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 10.5 in

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Charming mid-19th-century French rustic writing, kitchen, or side table in the Louis XIII style, sourced from Provence. Handcrafted from solid walnut with two spacious drawers featur...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Paul Sormani Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Desk

H 29.63 in W 59.5 in D 31.75 in

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.