Rating and value 2024 of furniture, desks, chests of drawers by Paul Sormani

If you own a work created by cabinetmaker Paul Sormani or based on his work and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Designer's rating and value

Paul Sormani's works are enjoying new success thanks to the current revival of interest in antique styles. He has quickly established himself as an art market favorite. Today, his furniture is all the rage in auction rooms and attracts a large number of collectors. His pieces are mainly traded in France and the United States. A work by Sormani can fetch thousands of euros at auction. In 2010, a Louis XV commode fetched €86,720, while it was estimated at between €41,300 and €66,070. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The cabinetmaker's style and technique

Paul Sormani is part of the Transition period, which enjoyed great success at the end of the 18th century, being situated in the Napoleon III era. His work enjoyed a rapid and dazzling success, due to the elegant design of his furniture and his sense of aesthetics. He is particularly renowned for his mastery of marquetry.

Paul Sormani, Napoleon III-period cabinetmaker

Paul Sormani (1817-1866), was a cabinetmaker born in Canzo, Italy.

He was of Lombardo-Venetian origin. He probably arrived in Paris relatively early in his career, opening his first store in 1847, another in 1854, and a more permanent one on rue Charlot, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, in 1867.

His creations, comprising various types of furniture : desks, chests of drawers, wardrobes, were initially inspired by the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods, whose characteristics were to be found in Napoleon III production, which operated a synthesis of the preceding styles. Empress Eugénie, who commissioned furniture from him, was a major factor in his success.

The cabinetmaker's son Paul-Charles took over the family business with his mother and collaborated with Édouard Lièvre, cabinetmaker and ornamentalist.

The legacy of Paul Sormani     

Paul Sormani has left a notable legacy in the field of French cabinetmaking, with iconic pieces that are rare on the market and rarely found at record-breaking auctions. His work is characterized by great diversity and remarkable richness: secretaries, tables, desks...  His creations are sought after for their exceptional quality.

Recognizing Paul Sormani's signature  

Stumpff always stamps his furniture - however the inscription can be difficult to decipher, which is why expertise is important.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Paul Sormani, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.