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)
19th-Century Italian Charles X Walnut Cylinder Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Charles X period cylinder desk in solid walnut, crafted in Italy in the 19th century. The desk features a beautifully curved roll-top that slides open to reveal an interior...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Lady’s Cylinder Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, brass, ormolu, and Sarrancolin marble cylinder desk. The desk is raised by slender circular tapered fluted legs with beauti...
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
$3,478
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 in
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk with Leather Top, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant early 20th century walnut writing desk in the Louis XVI taste, featuring refined neoclassical lines and beautiful figured walnut veneers. The desk is fitted with three drawe...
Brass
19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French walnut miniature cylinder writing desk with brass mountings and velvet writing surface. It is signed on the Paul Sorman.
Brass
Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Toronto, CA
Elegant Edwardian Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry & Parquetry Inlay– English Craftsmanship Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian cylinde...
Hardwood
$1,500
H 36 in W 26 in D 18 in
Louis XV Style Mahogany Cylinder Desk Ladies Desk Manner of Sormani / Kreiger
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Louis XV Style Mahogany Cylinder Desk Ladies Desk Manner of Sormani / Kreiger Dimensions : 26" Wide X 36" Tall X 18" Deep This cylinder desk is made in a very nice mahogany and ma...
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome late 19th-century French Napoleon III walnut writing desk, sourced in Provence, France, circa 1870–1880. The rectangular walnut top is framed by a molded edge and displays...
Brass
$3,450
H 40 in W 22.75 in D 20 in
Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Writing Table with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Italian two-toned walnut and mahogany writing desk from the 19th century with slant front, turned three-quarter gallery and carved apron. This petite Italian two-toned walnu...
Felt, Mahogany, Walnut
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French 19th century mahogany travel writing desk French, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 53cm, depth 18cm This fine and delicate des...
Ormolu
$5,400
H 35.25 in W 32.25 in D 24.5 in
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Slant Front 2 Drawer Desk, ca 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of walnut with ebonized details , the rear of the top is level while the front and majority of the hinged top slopes slightly downward, the tops with a raised g...
Walnut
