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Paul Sormani Decorative Objects

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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Creator: Paul Sormani
19th Century Burr Amboyna Glove Box by Paul Sormani, 114 Rue du Temple, Paris
By Paul Sormani
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine Napoleon III burled amboyna wood glove box with rounded walnut edges and mounted with incised pewter straps with fleur-de-lis terminals, the corners ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Decorative Objects

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Pewter

19th Century Burr Amboyna Glove Box by Paul Sormani, 114 Rue du Temple, Paris
19th Century Burr Amboyna Glove Box by Paul Sormani, 114 Rue du Temple, Paris

19th Century Burr Amboyna Glove Box by Paul Sormani, 114 Rue du Temple, Paris

$3,750
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 Decorative Objects

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

$4,000
Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very fine late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze Cartel clock by Paul Sormani. The all bronze clock with wonderful foliage designs and a large cherub above the dial. Signe...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Paul Sormani Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Paul Sormani
Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Paul Sormani

Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Paul Sormani

$7,500
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 Decorative Objects

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Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu

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

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

$313,107 / set
Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.
By Paul Sormani
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paul Sormani marquetry token box, 19th century. Precious wood and bone marquetry token box, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H: 10cm, W: 36cm, D: 26cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Decorative Objects

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Bone, Wood

Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.
Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.

Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.

$4,714
Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
Our fruitwood jewelry chest with bronze mounts and plaque dedicated to Marie comes from the esteemed Parisian cabinet maker, Paul Sormani (1817-1877). Signed and dated on the brass.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868
Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868

Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868

$4,000
Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble and Ormolu Urns
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Brèche Verte d'Egypte marble and ormolu lidded urns, signed 'SORMANI PARIS'. ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble and Ormolu Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble and Ormolu Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble and Ormolu Urns

$32,500 / set
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style gilt bronze Encrier, By Paul Sormani. French, circa 1870. Signed 'P. Sormani, Paris' to the underside of the cover. Thi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paul Sormani Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870

$6,679
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Paul Sormani decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Sormani decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul Sormani decorative objects, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Paul Sormani were created in the louis xv style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Boin-Taburet, Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, and Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne. Prices for Paul Sormani decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,999 and can go as high as $32,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,946.

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