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)
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...
Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu
$2,850 / set
H 18 in W 7 in D 6 in
Beautiful French Dore Bronze Marble Cherub Ormolu-Mounted Candelabra Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of French gilt doré bronze and marble cherub ormolu-mounted candelabra / three branch lamps.
Marble, Bronze
$1,715Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Louis XV Style Pair of Candelabra, Ormolu, France.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This pair of bronze candelabras are high quality fire gilded with three candle cups each. These 19th century sculptural candle holders are in the Louis XV style. Starting at the ba...
Bronze
$16,800
H 9.25 in W 10 in D 5 in
Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese blanc de chine Guanyin Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French ormolu-mounted candelabra featuring Chinese blanc de chine figures of Guanyin, dating from the 19th century. Each figure is rendered in white-glazed porcelain, seate...
Bronze
$2,295 / set
H 12.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Exceptional Pair Of French Ormolu & Marble Candelabras Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of late 19th-century French candelabras featuring fluted and tapering off white marble and gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, designed in the Louis XVI or Neoclassical style. Crafted ...
Marble, Bronze
$69,500 / set
H 44 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabras. Each monumentally scaled candelabra is raised by elegant foliate feet a...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Of Ormolu Mounted Sèvres-style Bouquet Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
An stunning pair of bouquet vase six light candelabras with branches modeled after fresh lilies and poppies. A set of crisply cast and expertly modeled mythological mermaid figures w...
Ormolu, Gold Leaf
$6,950Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 24.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Mounted Candelabra Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century marble and ormolu mounted figural urn three-light table lamp candelabra. The ovoid white marble body surmounted with a pair of mermaids holding han...
Marble, Ormolu
$42,500 / set
H 45 in Dm 16 in
Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ten Arm Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of Chinoiserie style French Ormolu mounted Chinese blue and white porcelain ten arm candelabras. These are truly a beautiful and monumental pair of candelabras. The...
Bronze
$15,290 / set
H 24.75 in W 12.75 in D 7.25 in
Pair of French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze & Sienna marble candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze and Sienna marble candelabras. Each stunning candelabra is raised by a circular Sienna mar...
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Ormolu Cherub Candelabras
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze ormolu three arm cherub candelabras with reeded and floral hand chase work.
Rare Pair of French Ormolu "Animal" Candelabra, By Thomier A Paris
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible Pair of French Ormolu “Animal” Candelabra, Signed Thomire A Paris. This monumental pair of six-light candelabra is signed Thomire & Cie à Paris on the gilt bronze bas...
Marble, Bronze
French Pair of Ormolu Candelabra by Henry Dasson, Dated 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in Newark, England
From our Decorative collection, we are pleased to offer this pair of French Louis XIV style ormolu candelabra by Henry Dasson, dated 1880. Each candelabrum is cast in gilt bronze (o...
Bronze, Ormolu