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)
$2,476
H 28.35 in W 15.75 in D 10.63 in
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Side Table, in the Manner of Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century floral marquetry inlaid side table, having a single frieze drawer with gilded ormolu mount depicting a mask between foliate decoration, a slide ...
Mahogany
$1,995
H 28.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
French Louis XVI Directoire Inlaid Satinwood Marquetry and Bronze End Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XVI Directoire inlaid satinwood marquetry and bronze end table is a refined example of 18th-century inspired craftsmanship, blending neoclassical elegance with exce...
Bronze
$2,895
H 29.5 in W 25.25 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Marquetry Rosewood & Ormolu Jardiniere Wine Celarette Table 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique French Louis XV marquetry inlaid rosewood and ormolu jardiniere, wine cooler, side table, circa 1860. The table with a removeable lid with twin gilt bronze roc...
Ormolu
$1,821
H 24.61 in Dm 19.89 in
French Louis XVI Style Round Side Table with Marquetry and Drawer, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant French side table in the Louis XVI style, dating from the early 20th century. The table features a circular top surrounded by a brass gallery, above a finely inlaid frieze in...
Brass
$1,349Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.75 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Mahogany Marquetry Side Table
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French Louis XV style marquetry side table with two elegant side drawers, resting on long legs. There is a small hidden writing shelf right under the top on the other si...
Mahogany
Napoleon III Marquetry Side Table, France, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Napoleon III side table, dating to around 1870, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century France. The shaped top is beautifully inlaid with marquetry, depi...
Rosewood
$3,200
H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
18th Century French Louis XV Cube Marquetry Side Table "Table à Rognon"
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century French Louis XV/Transition period cube marquetry side table, so-called "Table à Rognon": standing on four cabriole legs a kidney-shaped ...
Bronze
French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Side Table
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The table captures the elegance of the Rococo style, combining skilled craftsmanship with clever design. Made from satinwood, it has gently curved cabriole legs, detailed brass mount...
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI End Table with Wood & Bronze Inlay
Located in Queens, NY
"French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) square end table with a geometric parquetry inlaid top and gilt bronze trim on apron, top edge and legs with a single drawer. Antique conditio...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 20.75 in D 15 in
Signed French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marquetry 2 Tier Night stand End Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This signed French Louis XV style inlaid marquetry two-tier nightstand or end table is a charming and elegant piece that reflects the refined craftsmanship of late 19th to early 20th...
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bronze Gueridon Side Table
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE, POLISHED BRASS AND MAHOGANY GUERIDON Modeled after the design by Adam Weisweiler 20th century Item # 407UNK10P This gorgeous 20th century interp...
Brass, Bronze
French Provincial Antique Cherrywood Writing Table, mid-18th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XV CHERRYWOOD WRITING TABLE Southern France, circa mid-18th century 28" H x 24 3/4" D x 33" W A table that looks like it is ready to dance out of the room, this fabulous tabl...
Cherry
Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany, Brass & Leather Writing Desk, late 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BALTIC NEOCLASSICAL MAHOGANY, LEATHER AND BRASS BUREAU PLAT WITH CARTONNIER Eastern European, probably the Baltic States Circa late 19th century, the tambour cabinet with alterations...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Antique Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XVI REVIVAL GOÛT-GREC BUREAU PLAT Probably France, second half of the nineteenth century 30 1/4" H x 37 1/4" D x 72 3/4" W 23" knee clearance Kingwood, tulipwood, and ...
Bronze
French Hollywood Regency Low Table by Maison Jansen ca. 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
HOLLYWOOD REGENCY EBONIZED OCCASIONAL TABLE Maison Jansen, unmarked, circa 1970s 18" H x 29 3/4" D x 30 1/4" W A fine Hollywood Regency era square low table by Maison Jansen, the i...
Brass, Bronze
French Empire Antique Burl Walnut Center Table with Black Marble Top, circa 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine Empire center table crafted of beautifully patinated burl walnut veneers over secondary woods, the table retains its original black marble top. This was turned to create the dished top with an integral raised rim. Over each of the three columns is a honeysuckle gilded bronze mount, each pillar...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
