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
$2,400
H 40.63 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
19th Century French Hand-Carved Marble Column Pedestal, Empire Style
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
19th Century French Marble Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Marble Pedestal
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
Mid-19th Century Marble Pedestal Column
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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
$26,691 / 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
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
$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
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...
Marble
19th Century Napoleon III Brocatelle Marble Column
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Brocatelle marble display column with sculpted and gilt bronze cap and base. The capital is embellished with ovals and fluting, and the base is decor...
Marble, Bronze
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.
Stone
$4,409 / set
H 102.76 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Monumental Pair of Marble Trompe L'Oeil Columns, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A very tall pair of decorative wood columns in two parts (bases and tops), painted in polychrome marble trompe l'oeil. The moldings on the tops parts (painted in antique gold) are in...
19th century French Fleur de Pecher Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Louis XVI Fleur de Pecher marble fireplace. The scrolled jambs surmounted by moulded end blockings, the frieze with flutes and centre panel. Moulded shelf above. An im...
Marble