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)
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...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column with Elephants
Located in Austin, TX
Rare spectacular 19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column With 3 Elephants and leaves.
Ceramic
$4,649Sale Price / set|25% Off
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 ...
Marble
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...
Plaster
French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous late 19th century carved marble display pedestal from France, to elevate precious artwork, décor, or greenery in your interior. Geometric elements distinguish the capital ...
Marble
$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...
Marble, Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous late 19th century carved marble display pedestal from France, to elevate precious artwork, décor, or greenery in your interior. Geometric elements distinguish the capital ...
Marble
Dutch 19th Century Faux Marble Hand-Painted Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, 19th century Dutch square column or pedestal, covered in a variety of painted faux-marble to elevate precious artwork, décor, or greenery in your interior. The top surface i...
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Marble Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Marble Pedestal
Marble
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.
Paint, Wood
$27,003 / set
H 38.19 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Handmade Green and White Marble Columns from Italy
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 (...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century Marble Pedestal Column
Located in Paris, FR
White marble veneer pedestal column with square display plate. The pedestal is ornamented with a red marbre base and Sienna marble plate. The red Griotte marble upper tray is decorat...
Griotte Marble, Siena Marble
$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...
Onyx, Bronze