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)
Édouard LIÈVRE, Paul SORMANI, Neo-Renaissance ceremonial sideboard and buffet
By Paul Sormani, Edouard Lievre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Description Designed by Édouard Lièvre, this sideboard and serving trolley represent a masterpiece of the neo-Renaissance style. Their rediscovery represents a major event in the fie...
Marble, Bronze
$4,141
H 41.34 in W 86.23 in D 21.07 in
Spanish Large Carved Oak Buffet Neo-Renaissance Style, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish carved oak sideboard in the Neo-Renaissance style, circa 1950 A substantial Spanish sideboard crafted from solid oak in the 1950s, in the style of the Spanish Renaissance. ...
Wrought Iron
$4,000
H 95.5 in W 59.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Renaissance / Henry II style walnut buffet a deux corps / vaisselier / cupboard / cabinet / hutch featuring Neoclassical carved f...
Walnut
$4,875
H 73 in W 49 in D 23 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet Server Sideboard Dark Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISTIE 19th Century Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Oak 3 Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet with Drawers~~ c. 1890s This is only one of m...
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique, circa 1880, French carved walnut marble-top top buffet- sideboard server with nicely aged patina. Born in France during the late 19th century Renaissance Revival, hand-crafted of warm, rich solid walnut, exceptionally executed in 16th century King Henry II...
Marble, Brass
$6,890
H 93.25 in W 59 in D 24.25 in
19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Belle Époque French buffet a deux corps in a medium, brown-colored walnut. This very beautiful Renaissance-style buffet features exceptional carvings of urns, flowers & foliage tha...
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Buffet is ideal for the Old World decor! Hand-crafted and carved from old-growth oak, it features a rugged, intricate design including carved edging ...
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Vaisselier Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Vaisselier Buffet was artistically sculpted to celebrate the bounty of the earth, and perform a display, serving...
Oak
Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak makes a powerful statement with its impressive scale, deep relief carving, and rich architectural presence. Crafted in richly ...
Wrought Iron
$3,500
H 34 in W 70.25 in D 22 in
Antique English Renaissance Style Sideboard Server Entry Buffet Oak c.1930-40s
Located in Tyler, TX
~~SUPERB Antique English Renaissance Style Oak Server, Sideboard or Buffet~~c.1930s This is a beautiful example of an antique English Renaissance style server, sideboard or buffet~~...
Oak
$4,750
H 92 in W 57 in D 24 in
French Renaissance Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Walnut, circa 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Belle Époque buffet in walnut in the style of Henri II of France with carvings of putti on the upper door panels, one holding a sickle and a bundle of wheat, and the other r...
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Few styles capture the romance of the French countryside as beautifully as Renaissance Hunt furniture. Inspired by the grand hunting lodges and country châteaux of nineteenth-century...
Oak
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet was hand-crafted from solid oak, and features the unique molding designs of the region, creating a diamond...
Bronze
19th Century Antique French Sormani Walnut Marble Top Buffet
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted by Parisian artisans around the middle of the Belle Epoch period, this grand and elegant antique French buffet features remarkable craftsmanship. Topped with its origina...