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)
French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Ormolu vanity mirror
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most impressive French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Ormolu vanity mirror, signed Sormani. This charming mirror is raised by two elegant scrolled f...
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Vanity Bronze Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite late 19th century French Louis XV vanity mirror. The bronze carved mirror features impressive details with two cherubs. The mirror ...
Bronze
$1,738
H 12.41 in W 7.29 in D 0.79 in
Antique French Limoges Ormolu Hand-Mirror, Signed Joseph Meissonnier 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Limoges panelled ormolu hand-mirror, signed by the artist Joseph Meissonnier, Circa 1890. The circular frame has a pierced scrolling foliated b...
Ormolu
$6,450Sale Price|40% Off
H 26.5 in W 21.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror is in a mahogany frame, expertly carved with lo...
Marine turtle
19th Century Indian Tabletop Vanity Mirror
Located in Topanga, CA
A charming teak tabletop vanity mirror with scrolled side supports, original arched top mirror frame and a drawer at the bottom. The mirror surface reveals the passage of time with a...
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Empire Period Cheval Dressing Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Empire Period cheval, or psyche mirror, crafted from solid walnut with a distinctive wood grain and waxed patina. Classic Neoclassical Empire design elements, featuring sleek columns on each side topped with turned egg...
Mirror, Walnut
$4,520
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 12.21 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Vanity Mirror, England C.1830
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Vanity Mirror, England C.1830 Qing Dynasty, 19th Century Rare example of a Chinese Export dressing mirror. In good overall condition showi...
Lacquer
French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, 19th century
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This is a French Louis XVI–style giltwood mirror, likely dating from the 19th century. It is a vintage French-style tabletop mirror featuring a gilded frame with an elegant ribbon cr...
Giltwood
$12,450Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 1.5 in W 29.25 in D 19 in
A Pair French 19th C. Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Surtout-de-Table Centerpieces
By Paul Canaux and Company 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze surtout-de-Table plateau centerpieces by the Parsian Orfèvre Paul Canaux et Cie. The ovoid shaped gilt-bronze ...
Ormolu, Bronze
$2,129
H 40 in W 35 in D 9 in
19th Century French Silver Plated Bronze Table or Vanity Mirror Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French silver plated bronze vanity mirror richly decorated in Louis XVI style. Circa 1880.
Bronze
Late 19th century carved oak rococo revival vanity mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century carved oak rococo revival vanity mirror circa 1890. Rectangular shaped mirror with carved oak frame, supported by a frame of carved swags and leaves. Standing on ...
Mirror, Oak
French antique Golden Lead Mirror 19th century
Located in BELFORT, FR
Antique mirror made of golden lead, from the 19th century. Beautiful decorative object.
Metal, Lead
$1,832Sale Price|30% Off
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in
Table Mirror Gilt Bronze Original, Napoleon III, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table mirror gilt bronze original, Napoleon III, Style Louis XV, 19th century. Dimensions: H 41cm, W 27cm, W 2cm. Contact us before ordering to confi...
Bronze