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Paul Sormani Desks and Writing Tables

Italian, 1817-1877

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)

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Creator: Paul Sormani
A fine 19th French Louis XVI kingwood writing desk by P. Sormani. gilt bronze
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood parquetry and gilt bronze writing desk . Fine quality signed Paul Sormani
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Paul Sormani Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

A fine 19th French Louis XVI kingwood writing desk by P. Sormani. gilt bronze
A fine 19th French Louis XVI kingwood writing desk by P. Sormani. gilt bronze

A fine 19th French Louis XVI kingwood writing desk by P. Sormani. gilt bronze

Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood and tulipwood marquetry rolltop desk. Fine gilt bronze mounts with a beautiful marble top. Signed Paul Sormani.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani
Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani

Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani

pair of French 19th century Mahogany and Ormolu tables/desks, signed Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and rare pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Époque period Mahogany and Ormolu side tables/desks, signed Paul Sormani. Each table is raised by slender cabrio...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Mahogany and Ormolu tables/desks, signed Sormani
pair of French 19th century Mahogany and Ormolu tables/desks, signed Sormani

pair of French 19th century Mahogany and Ormolu tables/desks, signed Sormani

Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
A very Fine Writing Desk by Paul Sormani Lovely Gilt Bronze Mounted It Revives Famous XV period C1880s Stamped P.Sormani on Lock
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paul Sormani Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani
Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani

Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani

Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Elegant Louis XVI style desk made by Paul Sormani (1817-1877). Made of veneered wood and gilt bronze sheathed on top of a patiné havane leather. Molded and decorated on all sides wit...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Paul Sormani Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani
Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani

Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani

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, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Paul Sormani
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Paul Sormani

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Paul Sormani

Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Regence style ebonised and gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat by Sormani. Paris, circa 1880. The central drawer bearing a label for ‘VVE P. SORMANI & FILS 10, r. Charlot Pa...
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Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Paul Sormani Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880
Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880

Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880

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