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Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani

About the Item

Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani French, c. 1870 Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautifully crafted from mahogany, the bed was made in France by Paul Sormai (1817-1877). He was a leadning 19th century cabinetmaker who produced furniture pieces for an elite clientele such as Empress Eugenie. Sormani’s pieces are characterised by their inspiration by the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, and the bed in Mayfair Gallery’s collection is a superb example of that. The arched headboard is adorned with a ribbon-tied floral garland, a quiver of arrows as well as a flambeau torch. The front of the footboard is mounted with similar motifs, in addition to floral mounts which frame the exquisite mahogany parquetry. The headboard and footboard are joined by rectangular stretchers and each includes two fluted pilasters. Intricate ormolu mounts in shapes such as garlands adorn each one. The composition created with the deep brown of mahogany and the shining gold of ormolu is eye-catching and ensures the bed is guaranteed to bring elegance and sophistication to any interior space. Each part of the bed is stamped with ‘Sormani Paris’ testifying to their renowned Italian maker.
  • Creator:
    Paul Sormani (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70.08 in (178 cm)Width: 69.3 in (176 cm)Depth: 84.26 in (214 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Ormolu,Carved,Cast,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Parquetry
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 17354a1stDibs: LU956336315812