About Galerie Sommerlath
Galerie Sommerlath is an art and antiques shop specializing in American and European 20th Century design at Pasadena Antiques & Design. Before beginning her career in Paris, French-born owner Michele Sommerlath was raised in Morocco, an early life experience that informed her superb taste for design and color. After three decades, her passion for design is still evident. She specializes more and more in paintings after years of selling mid-century furniture unique pieces.
Established in 20001stDibs seller since 2006
Associations
20th Century Specialists
Featured Pieces
Hand-Painted Bertel House Ceramic Vase – Made in Italy
By Bertel Gardberg
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hand-Painted Bertel House Ceramic Vase – Made in Italy
This Italian ceramic vase by Bertel House beautifully blends artisan craftsmanship with modernist folk-inspired design. Hand-p...
Category
1990s Italian Tribal Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Textured Plaster Console Table in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wall console is an example of sculptural minimalism; this console table combines architectural form with artistic texture. The rectangular silhouette is covered in a meticulousl...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Teak
Abstract Face Sculpture in Murano-Style Art Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
Whimsical and bold, this handcrafted glass sculpture captures the joyful energy of mid-century Italian glass art. The figure’s face, composed of expressive red lips, raised arms, and...
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Abstract White Painted Wood Sculpture by Charles Fultz
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hand-carved and painted in matte white, this abstract wooden sculpture by Los Angeles artist Charles Fultz captures the essence of mid-century modern org...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Walnut Nightstands, from Huxley collection by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant and timeless, this pair of mid-century modern walnut nightstands from the Huxley collection by Thomasville exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of 1960s American design. Eac...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Lucite Round Pedestal in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Pasadena, CA
This cylindrical Lucite pedestal offers both sculptural presence and practical display versatility. Its crystal-clear form gives the illusion of weightlessness, allowing objects plac...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lucite
Midcentury Swedish Walnut Mirror by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, CA
A refined example of Scandinavian craftsmanship, this rectangular walnut mirror by DUX embodies the timeless simplicity and warmth of mid-century Swedish design. The clean lines and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Beatrice Tesdorf Murano-Style Sommerso Glass Centerpiece
By Beatrice Tesdorf
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite sculptural glass centerpiece by Beatrice Tesdorf embodies the essence of mid-century Italian-inspired glass design. The elongated form, crafted in fiery tones of orang...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Murano Glass
Two Lovers, Silver Plaster Sculpture on Black Plaster Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century modern plaster sculpture, finished in silver, depicts two abstracted figures in an intimate embrace. The smooth, faceless forms and flowing lines capture both tender...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Round Vanity Box with Mirror, Stamped Gedy – Design Makio Hasuike
Located in Pasadena, CA
A quintessential example of Italian 1970s functional design, this round vanity box by Makio Hasuike for Gedy embodies the sleek futurism and minimalist utility of the space-age era. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Plastic Shade in the style of Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant floor lamp features a slender brass stem rising from a round lacquered brass base. The adjustable arm supports a sculptural white plastic glass shade with a conical form...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
"Butterfly Geisha" Art Deco Ceramic Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Art Deco ceramic mask, titled "Butterfly Geisha," depicts the serene face of a woman, framed by black, stylized hair and adorned with delicately sculpted butterflies. The mask b...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Masks
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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