Women's desk on bent legs. A concave-convex line is characteristic of the entire piece of furniture, which gives it lightness. Storage space is provided by a large drawer and four smaller ones in the upper section.
Paul Sormani, Paris, 1867-1877
Veneered with walnut and rosewood, brass fittings.
Ref. Paul Sormani, 10 Rue Charlot, Paris.
H 93 cm, W 71 cm, D. 49 cm.
Good condition.
Paul Sormani (1817-1877) born in Venice, but working in Paris, he creates high-class furniture in the style of Napoleon III. He opened his own workshop in 1847 at 7 Cimetiere Saint-Nicolas. In 1854 the studio was moved to 114 Rue du Temple, and in 1867 to 10 Rue Charlot. After Sormani's death, the workshop continued to function under the direction of his wife and son, but the furniture was signed "Veuve Sormani & Fils". Products signed by Sormani have been repeatedly appreciated and awarded at world exhibitions.
