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)
Late 19th c French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bronze End Table by Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional French Louis XV style occasional table, dating from the early to mid-20th century, is a masterful expression of French craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Richly ve...
Marble, Bronze
$3,640
H 37.25 in W 14.5 in D 11.75 in
French Louis XV Style Slender Lingerie Chest w/Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in East Point, GA
A French Louis XV style wood lingerie chest, with marble top and five drawers, from the 19th century. This antique small-sized commode from France features its original marble top, w...
Marble
Unavailable|$6,200 / set
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut End Tables with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style walnut low end tables with brass trim and 2 drawers with a white marble top and filigree gallery. (PRICED AS Pair)
Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis XV Style End Table, Dark Green Marble Top, France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dark green marble topped Louis XV style end table with ormolu trim.
Marble
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lamp Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fantastic quality late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted lamp table Marble circular top above a single drawer applied with a female mask framed by cornucopia and t...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Marble End Top Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic Empire table is made of walnut with a dark grey marble top. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports cylindrical column legs with bronze feet a...
Marble, Bronze
$7,800
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis XV End Table with Kingwood Veneer & Ormolu
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) kingwood veneer end table with 2 drawer (top drawer for writing) with an inlaid top and gilt bronze trim.
Ormolu
French Marble Top End Table with Bronze Mounts Louis XV Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Marble Top Louis XV Style End or Side Table, France, at least 1940s, possibly much earlier. Beautiful marble top. This is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side t...
Marble, Bronze
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Lamp Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Lamp Table The shaped squarer Breche Violette marble top on tapering bronze mounted d...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$9,500
H 29.5 in Dm 31.5 in
French 19th Century Two-Tiered Louis XV Marble Top Table with Bronze dOre Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful two-tiered satinwood and marble table features bronze mounts designed in the Louis XV manner, and is supported by four cabriole shaped wooden legs. Dating back to the ...
Marble, Bronze, Gold Plate
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Oval Marble Top End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Oval Marble Top End Table continues the centuries-old tradition of classical architecture that emerged in ancient Greece, and continued by the Romans a...
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI End Table with Onyx Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) grey painted end table with a cane shelf/stretcher and a round inset onyx marble top.
Marble
$8,500
H 33.5 in W 14.5 in D 13 in
Louis XV-XVI Style Marble-Top Side Table End Table Pedestal, Transitional
By François Linke
Located in Stamford, CT
Transitional Louis XV-XVI style marble-top side table with exceptional quality bronze mounts with fine parquetry veneers. This is a stunning example of a turn of the century work of ...
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV walnut marble top nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timel...
Marble, Brass
$9,500
H 29.75 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood End Table with Rouge Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) gilt rectangular end table with open cane stretcher and rouge marble top. Slightly visible crack on the marble.
Giltwood
French Louis XV End Table, Walnut & Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) walnut rectangular end table with stretcher and marble top.
Marble
Sold
H 29 in W 23 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Night Tables by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fantastic quality late 19th century gilt bronze mounted inlaid marquetry and parquetry night tables By Paul Sormani Each table with a wonderful inlaid floral marquetry top ab...
Bronze