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)
Large Pair of Antique French Marble and Ormolu Candelabra by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Large pair of antique French marble and ormolu candelabra by Paul Sormani French, Late 19th Century Height 210cm, width 40cm, depth 34cm Crafted in the elegant Louis XVI style by P...
Marble, Ormolu
$6,800 / set
H 20.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of late 19th century Empire bronze and ormolu candelabra. - Caryatid herm female figures on marble block plinths. - Three ormolu candle arms/cups - Well modeled.
Marble, Bronze
$307,576 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Ormolu Mounted and Marble Louis XVI Four Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality pair of ormolu mounted and marble Louis XVI four light candelabra. Each with foliate rose branches, pink marble urn-form and three le...
Marble
$5,500 / set
H 49.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Style Marble Gilt Bronze Floor Lamps / Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive antique (late 19th century) torchieres (floor lamps) in the French Louis XVI style, crafted from carved white marble with neoclassical gilt bronze mounts including...
Marble, Bronze
$10,000Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 30 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Large Pair of French Restauration Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabra, Horses
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large and fine pair of French restauration ormolu and patinated bronze four-light candelabra, with Marly Horses, after Guillaume Coustou, circa 1820. Very fine, elegant and chic...
Bronze, Ormolu
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble and Ormolu lamps
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Vert de Patricia Marble and Ormolu lamps, attributed to Paul Sormani. This stunning pair of brûle parfu...
Marble, Ormolu
$19,800 / set
H 36 in W 13.5 in D 12.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge marble candelabra lamps attributed to Barbedienne and after a model by John Flaxman. Each seven arm lamp is rais...
Marble, Ormolu
$55,000 / set
H 44 in Dm 19.5 in
Important Pair of Monumental Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in New York, NY
Each with a figure, one with a satyr, the other a bacchante, holding aloft a spiral-fluted cornucopia, each signed Clodion, electrified. Artist: Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814) ...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French ormolu-mounted marble candelabra.
Marble
$6,800 / set
H 17.25 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Pair of Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Electrified Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised by a fine circular white Carrara marble base with elegant ...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
$15,300 / set
H 23 in W 8.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and marble candelabra lamps. Each three arm lamp is raised by an elegant square white Carrara marble base...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Pair of 18th Century French Candelabra, Appliques
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning and very unusual pair of later 18th century Candelabra - Appliques - Sconces crafted from hand forged iron with riveting. The candelabra now stand in their removable woode...
Iron
Pair of Paul Sormani, Paris, Louis XVI Style Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
By Paul Sormani
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Paul Sormani Paris, these Louis XVI style ormolu lamps brim with the well-mannered elegance of another era. From their two-toned shades down to...
Bronze
Prismar Table Lamps
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceedingly rare pair of "Prismar" table lamps designed by the Nucleo division of the Italian company Sormani. Lamps are crafted from double sided bronze mirror and chrome plated ste...
Stainless Steel