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Paul Sormani Vitrines

Italian, 1817-1877

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)

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Creator: Paul Sormani
Paul Sormani, Louis XV Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani
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Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines de Milieu by Paul Sormani, circa 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
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Large Very Fine Mahogany French Louis XVI Viewing Cabinet by P. Sormani
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Located in Dallas, TX
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French 19th C. Dore Bronze Mounted Mahogany Veneered Vitrine/Cabinet, P Sormani
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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...
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Paul Sormani A Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine-Cabinet
By Paul Sormani
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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...
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By Paul Sormani
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Paul Sormani vitrines for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Sormani vitrines are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul Sormani vitrines, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vitrines by Paul Sormani were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. Prices for Paul Sormani vitrines can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,768 and can go as high as $204,393, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $30,360.

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