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)
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 ...
Pewter
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. Dimensions : H: 10cm, W: 36cm, D: 26cm Contact us be...
Bone, Wood
A Fine Ebony and Inlaid Jewellery box or Casket by Paul Sormani, Paris, c.1860
By Paul Sormani
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Ebony and Inlaid Jewellery box or Casket by Paul Sormani, Paris, c.1860 Of somewhat baroque form, this fine casket is ornamented throughout with inlaid brass strapwork and mo...
Brass
Casket for Papers, France, Paris by Paul Sormani, 1866 - 1877
By Paul Sormani
Located in Rīga, LV
Casket for papers, Paul Sormani, France, Paris, 1866 - 1877 Additional Information: Materials: Wood, brass, wood Vintage from the 19th century Artist/Maker: Paul Sormani Artis...
Brass
$255
H 1.78 in W 5.6 in D 1.97 in
Antique 19th Century Gold Embossed Leather Wood Secret Box Stamp Box Paris
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant box was handcrafted in the last 15 years of the 19th century. It is made out of leather, wood and fabric. The four sloping compartments suggest that this box was used fo...
Leather
Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Lidded Pewter Casket designed made by Just Andersen in 1930. A timeless piece for an exquisite place * Lidded pewter box with a velvet inner box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: ...
Pewter
Vintage Boho 19th Century Marquetry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the refined elegance of the English Regency period with this stunning antique marquetry box. Masterfully crafted in the 19th century, its rich, dark wood body is adorned with...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$475
H 0.75 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Early 19th Century Georgian Burr Birch Pocket Snuff Box, England, circa 1820
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome early 19th century Georgian pocket snuff box, the richly figured burr birch case inlaid with ebony stringing and an ebony shield-shaped cartouche, the functioning lid opening on wooden...
Birch
$12,801
H 50.79 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Wall Clock In Lapis Lazuli By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in GB
Elegant wall clock by Paul Sormani, in blue lapis lazuli and gilt bronze ormolu. Paul Sormani was a famed French 19th century cabinetmaker, renown for his production of magnificent...
Lapis Lazuli
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant bronze casket made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Lidded bronze box floral motif and with fitted wooden interior * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B1717 * Year: 1939 * Co...
Bronze
French Lapis Lazuli Casket Gilt Chest Louis XVI
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Louis XVI Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Casket Highly decorative French casket in the elegant Louis XVI style Veneered throughout in richly coloured natural lapis lazuli ...
Giltwood
English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A luxurious English writing box of circa 1879, in the manner of Tunbridge Ware using burled walnut that has been inlaid with mother-of-pearl and geometric marquetry. The top of the l...
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
$1,044
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Antique French Silvered & Gilt Jewellery Casket Box AB Paris 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique silvered and gilt on copper French jewellery casket, signed AB Paris and Circa 1880 in date. Of rectangular form this wonderful casket is of very high quality and features the lid and sides decorated with relief cast scenic panels...
Copper
19th Century Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box Sorrento Napoli, C1880
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing Marquetry and inlay on this Sorrento Napoli Box C1880. There is craftsmanship of the highest caliber all over this box. Box front drops down to reveal inside completely cover...
Brass
19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century onyx, ormolu mounted jewellery casket, having Pietra dura floral plaques to each corner, set into classically shaped gilded ormolu mounts. Ba...
Onyx, Ormolu
$1,953
H 5.12 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Clear Cut Crystal Casket Box / Jewelry Casket
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally elegant late 19th-century antique French clear cut crystal jewelry box or dresser casket, measuring 13 cm in height, 11 cm in length, and 8 cm in width. Sculpted fro...
Ormolu
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...
Brass, Ormolu
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.
Bronze
Sold
H 2.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Rare Signed Paul Sormani Marquetry Game Box with Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Chips
By Paul Sormani
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This incredibly rare nineteenth century marquetry game box is made of rosewood, ebony, and plum pudding mahogany with bronze inlay. A rare work from the studio of the renown nineteenth century French cabinet maker, Paul Sormani, the lock is signed VVE P. Sormani and Fils / 10 r. Charlot. Paris. Inside, five deep rosewood removable trays contain eighty-four round mother-of-pearl chips, eighty-seven long rectangular mother-of-pearl chips and thirty-one short rectangular mother-of-pearl chips. The gambling chips...
Bronze