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

If you own a work by or based on the cabinetmaker Paul Sormani and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help. 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. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible 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 rapidly established himself as an art market leader. 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 chest of drawers sold for €86,720, whereas it was estimated at between €41,300 and €66,070. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

Cabinetmaker's style and technique

Paul Sormani was part of the highly successful Transition period at the end of the 18th century, during the Napoleon III era. His work enjoyed a rapid and dazzling success, due to the elegance of his furniture design 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 is of Lombardo-Venetian origin. He probably arrived in Paris relatively early in his career, opening his first boutique 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, cupboards, were initially inspired by the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods, whose characteristics were to be found in Napoleon III's production, which was a synthesis of the previous styles. Empress Eugénie, who commissioned furniture from him, was a major factor in his success.

The son of cabinetmaker Paul-Charles takes over the family business with his mother, working with cabinetmaker and ornamentalist Édouard Lièvre.

Paul Sormani's legacy     

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 auction, where records are multiplying. 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.

Appraising 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 certified 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.