French 19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Cabinet manner of Paul Sormani

Name: French 19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Cabinet manner of Paul Sormani
Brand: Euro Antiques
SKU: LU4082115604362
Price: 25000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$25,000.00 USD

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A very fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Cabinet in the manner of Paul Sormani.

This exquisite and very well proportioned cabinet is made of bois violette or kingwood, with well executed floral inlays. Extensive gilt bronze mounts of exceptional quality. The cabinet is raised by handsome scrolled legs with rich acanthus leaf sabots mounted with fine chiseled bronze ornaments with their original gilding.

The doors open to reveal two shelves and top to bottom original hardware. Above is a single drawer that is commonly referred to as a secret drawer since there isn't an exterior pull, instead there is a latch from within the doors and underneath to open.

The original and unique Brèche marble is in perfect condition. Measures: Depth 17 in. x Width 47.75 in. x Height 45.50 in. Interior shelves are adjustable and measures 13 1/2" in depth, the interior height is 29".

Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) He was born in Venice in 1817 and later established a highly successfully business in Paris at 10 rue Charlot in 1867. His firm produced furniture in a variety of styles, including excellent quality versions in Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. He exhibited at all the major exhibitions of his time, winning a bronze medal in 1849 and a médaille de première classe in 1855. On his death in 1877 the firm was taken over by his wife and son, who continued the business until 1934.

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.

Paul Sormani, cabinet maker and renowned ciseleur decorated its furniture of chiselled and gilt bronzes.

References:

Les Ébénistes du XIX Siècle, 1795-1889, 1965, Denise Ledoux-Lebard.

Notes on this piece

One of a kind. Sold in as-found condition with wear consistent with its age. Ask us for additional photographs or measurements before you buy — we answer the same day.
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Returns. One day from delivery for a change of mind — buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If the fault is ours, none of that applies: 7 days, full refund including your original shipping, we pay the return freight, no restocking fee. See our refund policy.

Shipping & returns

Shipping is quoted per order. Small pieces travel insured by ground courier; furniture travels white-glove freight, room of choice, from our Miami warehouse.

Returns for a change of mind: one day from delivery, buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If a piece is not as we described it, you have 7 days — we refund in full including your original shipping, pay the return freight, and charge no restocking fee.

Questions? Call 305-975-0601.

Domestic shipping

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Small and medium decorative objects — lamps, vases, prints, ceramics — travel by FedEx or UPS Ground, fully insured, signature required. Typical transit is 3–7 business days.

Furniture and large pieces travel by white-glove freight with BMC International Freight. Delivery is room of choice, subject to the carrier's access at your address. Freight transit varies by destination and is typically 7–14 business days. We contact you to arrange a delivery window.

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Packing

Every piece is packed by hand using museum-quality materials. Fragile items are double-boxed with custom foam inserts. Glass and detachable elements are removed and packed separately, then reassembled on arrival.

Returns

Returns are accepted within one day of delivery. To return a piece, notify us within that window and return it in the same condition in which it arrived.

The buyer pays all shipping costs — outbound and return — and a 15% restocking fee.

This mirrors the terms you already know from the major marketplaces. Because the window is short, we would rather you ask first: request additional photographs, measurements or a condition report before you buy, and we will send them the same day.

If something arrives damaged

Photograph the packaging and the piece before unpacking further, and contact us within 48 hours. We handle all freight claims directly and will arrange a resolution.