French Marquetry Wine Serving Accent Table by Paul Sormani & Fils

FRENCH MODERNE CERUSED WOOD PEDESTAL END TABLE WITH MIRRORED TOP Circa mid 20th century, unmarked Item # 905PNS31L A delightful little accent table designed in the French taste wit...

AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BRASS AND PIGMENTED TILE ACCENT TABLE Circa 1900 unmarked Item # 408GPK21P This unusual and rather interesting Aesthetic Movement table features an encaustic til...

FRENCH CHARLES X BURLWOOD, BLACK MARBLE AND BRASS DRUM TOP END TABLE Of drum form with pierced brass gallery over elongated spheroid feet early-to-mid 19th century Item # 407NZR10L ...

A FINE GILT-BRONZE TWO-TIER MARBLE GUERIDON IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLE France, circa 19th century Item # 407PFR27S An exquisite two-tier gueridon of simply delightful proportions, the e...

Napoleon III walnut and brass serving table, French This can also be used as a side table. One drawer and two shelves circa 1880 Good antique condition. Shipping: L42 P33 ...

A rare and very decorative serving table from France with African influences. We love this serving table.

A French Directoire wine tasting table in mahogany with a gray marble top and brass inserts to hold wine bottles. This table dates from the late 18th century and is still very funct...

Paul Sormani (1817-1877) designed and was the maker of this superb quality small dressing table; from his Paris workshop at 10 R. Charlot Park (this was his second workshop---opened in 1867). The attention to detail and intricate design, in addition to selection and application of premium materials and resources are typical of Sormani dedication to excellence, as was recognized by many of his contemporaries during several mid-century Parisean exhibitions. Brass inlaid Fleur de Lis medallion decorates the center; surrounded by beautiful and rare burl Amboyna veneer wood from Indonesia. The surface is bordered by a bold brass application to the serpentine perimeter. A satinwood inlaid border decoration to the surface further enhances the decor. The highly figured veneer design of the surface is further on display to the rectangular 4" skirt support above four elegant cabriole legs with full length linear bold inlaid and applied brass accoutrements to the corners; top to bottom; ending in bronze mounted feet. The special interior is accessed by lifting the top up connected by a pair of decorated and embossed rear hinges; revealing a full surface mirror back and a fitted storage sections with a sliding tray for personal particulars; jewelry, papers, make up, sewing implements, or valuables as may be kept private by locking mechanism which bears the signature and street address of "Paul Sormani, 10 R. Charlot Park". The condition of the table is original, sturdy, and well made with no replacements. Surfaces have a mellow patina displaying warm, age related hues. A small rectangular section to the top surface measuring 2" x 3 1/2", just off the left and front of the center medallion is present. It does not look like a replacement because the grain transcends the section matching perfectly. It simply looks like an early restoration of some kind; possibly done contemporaneously with the manufacture of the table and possibly at the workshop of Sormani Maison because it is done so well. Please note the close up image (#3) of this repair. The base of the interior underneath (see image) is fastened with butterfly wood...