Paul Sormani, Handkerchief Game Table Louis XVI Style Stamped (1817 - 1866)

Paul Sormani, Games Table Called Handkerchief Louis XVI Style Stamped (1817 - 1866) Elegant and Refined, Games Table Called Handkerchief Louis XVI Style In Mahogany, Opening By A Belt Drawer And By Four Leaves At The Level Of The Tray. Each Leaf Encircled in Golden Brass. Square Shape Games Table, Resting On Four Tapered And Fluted Legs. Its tray lined with a red felt adorned on its outline with a golden leather braid with small iron. Richly Ornamented In Bronze And Gilt Brass, Such As Scrapers, Grooves, Rings, Pull Handles, Frames, Leaf Contours. Furniture Of Exceptional Quality, Very Beautiful Fineness Of Execution. Beautiful Essence of Wood. Stamped On The Lock Of The Great Cabinetmaker PAUL SORMANI. PAUL SORMANI (1817 - 1866) Paul Sormani was born in Venice in 1817. He established a cabinetmaking workshop in 1847 in Paris. His specialty very quickly became the reproduction of 18th century furniture, particularly in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. During the Universal Exhibitions of 1855, 1862 and 1867, he received a medal and increased his clientele. He sells furniture to Empress Eugenie. Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, made the success of the house by decorating her palaces with the creations of Paul Sormani. Paul Sormani moved to 10 rue Charlot from 1867 where he enjoyed great success until his death in 1877. His wife and son Paul-Charles continued production by taking the name of “Veuve Sormani & fils”. The Sormani house was again rewarded at the Universal Exhibition of 1878 and that of 1892, as well as at the 1883 colonial exhibition. In 1914, the Sormani house joined forces with the Thiebaud brothers house to become Thiebaud-Sormani. She exhibited under this name in 1925 at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. In 1934, the death of Paul-Charles Sormani led the house to close permanently. The Sormani house is known for having manufactured furniture but also objects of cabinetry such as jewelry boxes or liquor cellars. (s. furniture and cabinetmaker of the 19th century) Work From the 19th Century. Dimensions: Height: 74.5 cm Width: 58.5 cm Depth: 58.5 cm Open Tray: 80.5 x 80.5 cm In Excellent Condition. We are at your disposal for any further information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE