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)
$41,797Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XVI style side cabinet, by Paul Sormani, circa 1890
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century French marble topped side cabinet, with radiating veneers, floral marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, two doors opening to reveal shelves within. ...
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinets by Paul Sormani, circa 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cabinets by Paul Sormani. Paris, circa 1870. Signed to the lock...
Bronze
Fine and Grand 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine/Bookcase By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine and Grand Late 19th Century Transitional Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine/Bookcase By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani A long marble top above a bronze frieze with two glass cente...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$56,977Sale Price|44% Off
Neo-Renaissance Cabinet by P. Sormani and attr. to E. Lièvre, France, Circa 1870
By Paul Sormani, Edouard Lievre
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed twice on the lock P. SORMANI 10 rue Charlot Paris Rare neo-Renaissance cabinet in carved wood and Portor marble, adorned with chiseled and gilded bronze. The upper, part, surmounted by a frieze of posts and marble cabochons, consists of a central door decorated with a carved panel representing the birth of Venus, framed by two pairs of ringed and fluted columns with Corinthians capitals in gilded bronze revealing two doors with secret opening. Two drawers with lion’s head shaped handles and a central drawer decorated with tracery in gilded bronze complete the upper part of this cabinet. In the lower part, two drawers on the belt with diamond...
Marble, Bronze
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
An Exceptionally Rare Secrétaire à Abattant After the designs of Jean-Henri Riesener for Marie Antoinette By Paul Sormani of Paris Of upright rectangular form with canted corners a...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century the rectangular three-quarter galleried top with eared corners above the conforming case fitted with a fall-front opening to gilt and tooled leather-inset writing s...
Mahogany
Exceptional Louis XIII Style 19th Century Marquetry Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
An Important Marquetry Cabinet on Stand In the Louis XIII Manner By Paul Sormani of Paris Constructed from ebony, inlaid with fruitwoods, and crossbanded with palmwood; supported on...
Metal
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Demilune Vitrines By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani Each with balustrade galleries and raised on spiral decorat...
Bronze, Ormolu
A Louis XVI Style Lacquer Mounted Mahogany Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Mahogany Cabinet by Paul Sormani. Signed to the lockplate ‘P. SORMANI’, 10 rue Charlot à Paris’. The recta...
Bronze
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vernis Martin Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Quality Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Cabinet By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani The upper tier of t...
Bronze, Ormolu
Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani Beautiful marble top, above a bronze frieze, with one long drawer above two d...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
A French Ormulo-Mounted Petite Commode By PAUL SORMANI
By Paul Sormani
Located in Sheffield, MA
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED INLAID KINGWOOD & MARBLE-TOP PETIT COMMODE, BY PAUL SORMANI, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY A rectangular marble top over two drawers with ormolu mounts ove...
French 19th C. Dore Bronze Mounted Mahogany Veneered Vitrine/Cabinet, P Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Exquisite Antique French 19th Century Dore Bronze Mounted Mahogany Veneered Vitrine/Cabinet, Signed by P (Paul) Sormani. Truly a masterpiece, this bombe form extra wide v...
Marble, Bronze
Paul Sormani - Louis XV Style Marquetry Support Cabinet
By Paul Sormani
Located in Beaune, FR
Buffet / support cabinet / cabinet in Louis XV style marquetry - Napoleon III. Signed " P. SORMANI - Paris " under the Marble. It is adorned with chiseled gilded bronzes and has a B...
Wood
Paul Sormani A Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine-Cabinet
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Sormani (1817-circa 1877) A Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted mahogany vitrine-cabinet Paul Sormani, Paris, last quarter of the 19th century The rectangular variegated pink marb...
Wood
$115,000 / set
H 75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Demilune Vitrines By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani Each with balustrade galleries and raised on spiral decorat...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Vitrine of Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Mounts
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
A fine vitrine in the manner of Francois Linke Constructed in kingwood, with gilt bronze mounts, in the Louis XVI Transitional style; rising from bronze foliate sabots, with gent...
Marble, Bronze
$9,899Sale Price|20% Off
H 64.57 in W 32.68 in D 13 in
French Linke Style Display Cabinet, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century plum pudding mahogany Louis XVI style vitrine, having a marble top, gilded ormolu mounts, shaped glass panels to the door and sides, three glass shel...
Ormolu
Pair of Louis XVI Style Boulle Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French boulle pier cabinets in the style of Louis XVI. Each having marble tops, red boulle inlaid decoration, gilded ormolu mounts. Glazed doors, ...
Brass
$150,051 / set
H 59.06 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines de Milieu by Paul Sormani, circa 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare and important pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted vitrines de Milieu by Paul Sormani. Signed to the locks ‘P. SORMANI, PARIS, 10 ru...
Bronze
French 19th Century Cabinet Confiturier
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This buffet confiturier is in the style of Henri II, rich in carvings. Buffet confiturier means a cabinet with 1 door that was in the 19th century generally used in the kitchen.
Oak
$12,985Sale Price|23% Off
H 63.75 in W 29 in D 16.25 in
A French 19th Century Louis XV & Vernis-Martin Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vitrine
By Vernis Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt bronze-mounted and "Vernis Martin" style bombé tulipwood veneered vitrine cabinet with a Breche d' Alep marble top. The serpentine fron...
Marble, Bronze
Neo-Renaissance Cabinet, Late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A four-door cabinet in Renaissance style standing on ball feet with lion's head mascarons and half-columns with volute capitals. The doors with panels and vine decoration are separat...
Wood
$11,520
H 52 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
Paul Sormani French Late 19th Century Poudreuse Dressing Table Vanity
By Paul Sormani
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Brass label on one drawer- Paul Sormani, Paris. A fine Louis XV style poudreuse, the shaped top with tall side drawers, an adjustable cartouche form mirror, and flour scrolling brass...
Bronze
$4,500
H 53.75 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
19th Century French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Mahogany & Marble
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately 19th century mahogany secretaire a abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an exceptional charcoal St. Anne marble top resting above a single drawer disguised into the apron. Just below the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant red leather detailed with gold tooling. The leather is in great antique condition making this a comfortable place to work. When open, you can see the theatre is equipped with five drawers and a large, arched top cubby flanked with column forms. With the desk down the maximum depth is 32”; the writing surface is 28-½” above the floor. The desk front...
Marble, Brass
$14,950Sale Price|39% Off
H 63 in W 28 in D 17.13 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted tulipwood vitrine with marble top, in the manner of François Linke (1855-1946). The slender single door cabinet fitted w...
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Directoire Style Mahogany and Brass Mounted Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 42 1/4 in W: 23 3/4 in D: 17 in Louis XVI Directoire Style Mahogany and Brass Mounted Music Cabinet – Elegant Neoclassical Storage with Versatile Functionality Add...
Brass
Rare Louis XV Marquetry Cabinet by Sormani, C 1900
By Paul Sormani
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare, Louis XV style cabinet by French design house, Sormani. Having a stunning inlaid marquetry design consisting of vine and flowers in Tulipwood, Rosewoods, and partly dyed precio...
Bronze
Very Fine Pair of 19th Century French Bookcase Cabinets by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of 19 th century mahogany and gilt bronze mounted bookcase cabinets by Paul Sormani. Fine gilt bronze mounts with breche d Alep marble tops. Bifold doors with grill ...
Marble, Bronze
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H 46.86 in W 32.68 in D 17.33 in
Prestigious Napoleon III Cabinet signed by Paul Sormani et Fils, France, 1878
By André-Charles Boulle, Paul Sormani
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and Historical Napoleon III Boulle marquetry cabinet signed by Sormani et Fils, the most prestigious cabinetmakers of Napoleon III and Princess Eugenie...
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
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H 46.86 in W 32.68 in
Prestigious Napoleon III Cabinet signed by Paul Sormani et Fils, France, 1878
By André-Charles Boulle, Paul Sormani
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and Historical Napoleon III Boulle marquetry cabinet signed by Sormani et Fils, the most prestigious cabinetmakers of Napoleon III and Princess Eugenie for their palaces. Uniqu...
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany cabinet Paul Sormani, early 20th century having a rectangular marble top of breakfron...
Mahogany
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H 46.86 in W 32.68 in D 17.33 in
Historical Napoleon IV Cabinet in Boulle Style Signed by Sormani, France
By André-Charles Boulle, Paul Sormani
Located in Paris, FR
Rare cabinet, medallion model in beautiful bronze and double patina. There is one drawer, white Carrara marble-top in an excellent state , gorgeous curved feet and the inside part is...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Signed P Sormani Ladies Writing Cabinet
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
Beutiful signed Sormani French writting cabinet. Hand-painted court scene and a cherub painted scene on the skirt. Gilt bronze figural heads.
Bronze
Sold
H 72 in W 37 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Vitrine Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted parquetry vitrine cabinet. by Paul Sormani. The vitrine of demilune form. The top with a central door and beveled glass ...
Bronze
Tall Louis XVI Cabinet / Bookcase by Paul Sormani (1817-1877)
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
a monumental mahogany cabinet in the Neoclassical / Louis XVI manner, tall doors with brass grille inserts, flame veneer panels at bottom, ormolu mounts, the whole on trumpet feet, t...
Brass, Ormolu
Secretaire Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lovely late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted Vernis Martin ladies secretaire cabinet. By Paul Sormani. The rectangular upper s...
Bronze