Sideboard in veneered wood, marquetry and rich gilt bronze ornamentation.
Opens with a central door decorated with a large medallion
Rests on four spinning top feet
White marble top
Napoleon III period, 19th century
Dimensions: Height 107 cm Width 102 cm Depth 42 cm
Paul Sormani born in Canzo (Italy) in 1817 and died in Paris 3rd on February 4, 1866, is a Parisian cabinetmaker, of Lombard-Venetian origin. Paul Sormani established his shop in 1847 at 7, Saint Nicolas cemetery, then in 1854 at 114, rue du Temple finally in 1867 at 10, rue Charlot in Paris. Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III, will make the success of the house by decorating her palaces with the creations of Paul Sormani.