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)
Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Mounted with Rouge Marble-Top Round Table
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XVI-style ormolu mounted with rouge marble-top round table. Marked on Plate: “Made by P.SORMANI Paris for Geo A.GLAENZER & Co. NY”; incised underside of apron: “PARIS SORMAN...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Salon Table Stamped Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful and elegant small center table with curved legs and scalloped top in the Louis XV style forming a writing and working table thanks to a sliding top system revealing a drop-...
Amboyna
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Gilt Bronze Centre Table by Paul Sormani, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style mahogany gilt bronze centre table after The Model by Jean-Henri Riesener by Paul Sormani. French, circa 1890. Stamped 'Paul Sormani 10 rue Charlot à Paris'. ...
Bronze
Neoclassical Louis XVI Style White Marble Gilt Bronze Gueridon Center Table
Located in New York, NY
Our vintage gueridon form center table with white marble top and stretcher with streaks of light grey measures 30 inches across and 28 inches tall, and has a gilt bronze frame with b...
Marble, Bronze
Paul Sormani '1817-1866', Louis XVI Games Table
By Paul Sormani
Located in BARSAC, FR
Paul Sormani (1817-1866) Very elegant mahogany and mahogany veneer games table with a so-called "mouchoir" opening. Square in shape, four legs covered with gilt brass fluting and ha...
Mahogany
$3,500
H 27 in Dm 24.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bouillotte Table with Marble Top and Brass Gallery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut bouillotte table from the 20th century with white and gray variegated marble top, pierced brass gallery and fluted legs. This exquisite French Louis X...
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI–Style Bouillotte Table with Marble Top and Brass Gallery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Louis XVI–style bouillotte table features a circular white marble top bordered by a pierced brass gallery, a defining element of the form. The mahogany frame presents a warm, ev...
Marble
$4,995
H 33.5 in W 67.75 in D 40 in
Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique French Louis XV style bombay form executive desk or bureau plat desk In the manner of Paul Sormani France, Circa Early 20th Century Kingwood and burl wood, ...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Center Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A solid mahogany, rosewood crown and flame mahogany veneered mechanical center table, the circular top with a finely cast brass gallery of repeating swags, above a brass molding pane...
Wood
$14,850Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 47.75 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The ornately decorated marquetry top, centered with a floral bouquet, butterflies, scrolls and acanthus. The raised on four fluted ebonized legs surmounted with gilt-bronze spigots...
Bronze
French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Bouillotte Table with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XVI-style bouillotte table from France, dating to the late 19th century, finely crafted in mahogany with refined neoclassical detailing. The circular apron is fitted...
Carrara Marble
$2,950
H 21 in Dm 24.5 in
French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Bouillotte Table with Marble Top, Early 20th Cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined French Louis XVI-style bouillotte coffee table, early 20th century, crafted in rich mahogany with elegant neoclassical details. The circular belt is fitted with two drawers...
Marble
French Louis XVI Neoclssical Style Marble Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French oval center table featuring a marble top. Made in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste with a desirable aged patina on the gilt wood finish. The marble has a lovely ...
Marble
$3,700
H 28.5 in W 52 in D 41.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Parquet Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Parquet Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table will add grace and elegance to any room! Featuring an impressively contoured and beveled parquet top, it is suppo...
Walnut
$14,625Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 41.5 in D 23.75 in
A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Desk by Grimard
By G. Grimard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted writing table by G. Grimard "Meubles d'Art" 5 rue de Charonne, Paris. After a model by Adam Weisweiler (Fr...
Ormolu
Sold
H 30 in W 51 in D 30 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Marquety Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fantastic late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted inlaid marquetry table By Paul Sormani A wonderful inlaid floral marquetry top with a bronze boarder above thre...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Paul Sormani The rectangular top above a frieze drawer, raised on square tapered legs on turned feet joined by shaped stretchers,...
Wood