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)
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
$308,146 / 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
$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
Pair of Large Hand Turned French Antique Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of baroque style brass floor lamps. Hand turned of expert craftsmanship in the classic baluster style. Truly wonderful patina. Rare to find two floor lamps of this quality and a...
Brass
$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
$7,964Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
CLODION - French Pair of Candelabra Ormolu & Red Marble with Putti - 19th France
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent and high quality pair of French gilt bronze candelabra from the late 18th/early 19th century, raised by a circular Griotte red marble pedestal on gilded feet, with 6 ligh...
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Candelabras by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of candelabras designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by his own company in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered steel and leather. Very good conditio...
Metal, Iron
$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 19th Century French Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French ormolu-mounted marble candelabra.
Marble
$10,500
H 38 in W 9 in D 9 in
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Griotte marble and Ormolu lamp, attr. Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu lamp, attributed to Paul Sormani. The brûle parfum lamp is raised by a circular...
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
$98,000 / set
H 100 in W 35 in D 4 in
Monumental Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Floor Lamps att. E.F.Caldwell
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
A highly important and monumental pair of gilt bronze mounted marble and alabaster floor lamps att . E.F.Caldwell New York Date: late...
Marble, Bronze
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