
19th Century Inlaid Desk Mounted with Gilded Bronzes, by Paul Sormani
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19th Century Inlaid Desk Mounted with Gilded Bronzes, by Paul Sormani
About the Item
- Creator:Paul Sormani (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.11 in (79 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 30.32 in (77 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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- Seller Location:PALERMO, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5688234088092
Paul Sormani
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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