{"product_id":"antique-french-mahogany-vitrine-cabinet-attributed-to-paul-sormani-late-19th-century","title":"Antique French Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet Attributed to Paul Sormani - Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined late 19th-century French mahogany vitrine cabinet, \u003cstrong\u003eattributed to Paul Sormani\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing exceptional Parisian craftsmanship and richly detailed gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts. The cabinet is crowned with a finely figured marble top above an ornate frieze decorated with scrolling ormolu motifs, reflecting the luxurious Louis XVI Revival taste associated with Sormani’s workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper section features a glazed display cabinet with bevelled glass panels to the front and sides, enclosing adjustable glass shelves - ideal for the display of objets d’art, porcelain, or sculpture. Below, a panelled cupboard door provides enclosed storage, framed with elegant brass banding and decorative rosettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised on slender, tapering legs adorned with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts and sabots, this vitrine exemplifies the precision, balance, and decorative richness that define Paul Sormani’s work. Elegant, architectural, and highly collectible, it is a statement piece suited to refined period interiors or sophisticated contemporary settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttributed to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Sormani\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French mahogany construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevelled glass panels to front and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable internal glass shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarble top with moulded edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative frieze with scrolling ormolu detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower enclosed cupboard section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLouis XVI Revival design influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional quality and proportions\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLate 19th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLouis XVI Revival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMahogany, bevelled glass, marble top, gilt-bronze mounts\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in very good antique condition, with light age-related wear consistent with age. The structure is sound, the glass intact, and the gilt-bronze mounts retain excellent definition and colour. A well-preserved example of high-quality Parisian cabinetmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e160 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e74 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57073124376953,"sku":null,"price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/sormani.png?v=1776342796","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-mahogany-vitrine-cabinet-attributed-to-paul-sormani-late-19th-century","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}