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)
Émile Léger & Cie A Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Émile Léger & Cie A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted mahogany vitrine cabinet Late 19th century, the shaped rectangular top with a three-quarter gallery abo...
Wood
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Amboyna and Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gilt-bronze mounted burr amboyna and mahogany vitrine cabinet French, circa 1900 All sides fitted with beveled glass and opening to shelves, Measures: Height 63.25 in. (160.65 c...
Wood
French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Tulipwood Parquetry Commode by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French ormolu-mounted mahogany and tulipwood parquetry commode After the model by Jean-Francois Leleu, By Paul Sormani, Paris, last quarter 19th century The 'D'-shaped Sarrancol...
François Linke a Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
François Linke, (1855-1946) A Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and parquetry mueble d'appui, By Francois Linke, Index number 204, For Maison Krieger, Paris, Early 20th cen...
Wood
Francois Linke Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood & Parquetry Mueble d'appui
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Francois Linke (1855-1946) A Louis XV style ormolu mounted Kingwood and parquetry mueble d'appui, by Francois Linke, Index Number 204, For Maison Krieger, Paris, Early 20th Centur...
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secretaire Attributed to François Linke Paris, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gilt-bronze mounted secretaire attributed to François Linke Paris, circa 1890 the upper structure opening to a fitted desk with a writing surface, and three small drawers, the f...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A magnificent 19th-century French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted mahogany bibliothèque vitrine cabinet, in the manner of Paul Sormani, of imposing scale and refined architectural for...
Ormolu
Paul Sormani, Louis XV Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French Kingwood Louis XV style vitrine, having silver plated mounts, serpentine glass to the front and sides, adjustable shelves ...
Kingwood
19th Century Parisian Louis XVI Mahogany & Ormolu Corner Vitrine with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Paris, France circa 1880, this refined Louis XVI style "Encoignure", or corner vitrine, exemplifies the sophistication of 19th-century French cabinetry. Built of richly gr...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality palatial French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, satinwood, kingwood parquetry and Vernis Martin style paneling three-door raised Vitrine Display Cabinet attributed to Paul Sormani (1817-1877). A Vernis Martin Panel signed "V. Gossen." The lower part of the cabinet with three frieze drawers supported by two square-sectioned on tapered legs, fronting an ormolu mounted parquetry back panel, on toupie feet. The ormolu stamped with the initials "P.S." on the reverse. Circa: Paris, 1870. Height: 101 inches (256.5 cm). Width: 56 inches (142.2 cm). Depth: 20 inches (50.8 cm). Sormani, Paul (1817-1877): Born in Venice, Paul Sormani set up in Paris in the middle of the 19th century. He specialized in creating furniture and works of art and was known for his high quality reproductions of Louis XV and XVI furniture...
Bronze
Large Very Fine Mahogany French Louis XVI Viewing Cabinet by P. Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine French cabinet by Paul Sormani. Louis XVI design with very fine gilt bronze mounts. Signed P Sormani. Illuminated.
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Meuble d’Appui Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Meuble d’Appui by Sormani The rectangular D-shaped Breccia marble-top over a gilt bead banded parquetry frieze mounted with...
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
