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.

Find authentic Paul Sormani case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

(Biography provided by M.S. Rau)

Creator: Paul Sormani

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

$125,000 / set

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

Pair of 19th Century French Oak Columns

On Hold|~~$3,329~~

H 94.49 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Pair of 19th Century French Oak Columns

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Superb quality pair of early 19th Century French oak columns. With carving throughout and standing on square bases. Circa 1820.

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19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair of white marble columns late 19th century

$6,317 / set

H 43.31 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Pair of white marble columns late 19th century

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of columns in white marble with natural gray veins, ideal for setting white marble sculptures. French work from the late 19th century. Condition report: In good condition with ...

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1880s French Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Columns, 19th Century

$3,559

H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in

Antique French Columns, 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Two pairs of antique columns made out of bluestone from France. They are original columns that stood around a French grave.

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1840s French Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Green Marble Pedestal Column

$1,900

H 39.63 in W 15.25 in D 8 in

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Green Marble Pedestal Column

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL GREEN MARBLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED PEDESTAL Circa late 19th century, with inset rotation point for sculpture with a pintle 39 5/8" H x 8" D x 15 1/4" W (at the top...

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

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Gothic Column French 19th Century

$1,663

H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Gothic Column French 19th Century

Located in MILL, NL

Gothic style late 19th century Column / Pedestal / Pied de stalle. Original from church interior in France. Very dark brown in colour, almost black. Di...

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1890s Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Pair of Marble Columns, Italy, Late 19th Century

$27,368 / set

H 38.19 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 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

Portuguese 19th Century Plaster Column

$3,250

H 41.75 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Portuguese 19th Century Plaster Column

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A supremely elegant Portuguese 19th century sculpted plaster column for Neoclassical beauty in any interior or patio. The column features a small abacus (the top surface) for elevati...

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

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Plaster

Late 19th Century Scagliola Column

$6,382

H 42.92 in Dm 14.18 in

Late 19th Century Scagliola Column

Located in London, GB

A 19th Century Scagliola column with Carrara marble base and capital. The column imitating Portor, a very rare marble quarried in Italy and Corsica. The base and capital made in whi...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair 19th Century French Painted and Giltwood Columns

$7,650 / set

H 68.5 in W 12 in D 9 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

19th C. French Empire Onyx & Bronze Ormolu Revolving Statue Column Pedestal

$4,500

H 42 in W 12 in D 12 in

19th C. French Empire Onyx & Bronze Ormolu Revolving Statue Column Pedestal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C. French Empire Onyx & Bronze Ormolu Revolving Statue Column Pedestal. Item features a revolving top, bronze ormolu, beautiful green and beige onyx stone, and timeless classica...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Paul Sormani Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Bronze

19th Century Marble Columns with Tazze

$17,500 / set

H 52 in Dm 18 in

19th Century Marble Columns with Tazze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning pair of mated, large-scale, hand-carved and polished Italian, Enero Tigato Giallo marble columns surmounted by matching tazze on turned center bases.

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

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Marble

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

$1,385Sale Price|34% Off

H 40.56 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 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

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.