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.
Featured Pieces
"Dancing in the Heat" African Figurine Sculpture Posing With Her Large Leaf Fan
Located in Pasadena, CA
This African figure sculpture, posing with her large leaf fan, could be titled "Dancing in the Heat" by viewers feeling the joyful life this delicate statue conveys.
Her fluid short...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Parade of Elegance, Pink Horse in Pastel, Unknown Artist
Located in Pasadena, CA
In this pastel artwork, the unknown artist depicted a pink horse parading through the realms of imagination. The horse's body is adorned with a geometric pattern and structured block...
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paper
A Set of 5 Walnut Folding Chairs by Coronet Norquist
Located in Pasadena, CA
These highly comfortable folding chairs are made of solid walnut, and they deserve the slogan written on the label under their seat: You'd have to be told.... they fold".
They featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Illegible Signed Black and White Lithograph
Located in Pasadena, CA
Transforming the simple into the sublime, the abstract into the apparent, and the banal into the mystical. This is the "tour de force" delivered by this artist, whose signature is un...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Eight Wood Dining Chairs by Alwy Visschedyk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rare set of 8 chairs in ash wood by designer Alwy Visschedyck is meticulously well-crafted and visually awesome in the simplicity of design.
Despite their strikingly angular a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Patinated Stone of a Meditating Girl in Pyrophyllite Stone
Located in Pasadena, CA
This statue depicts a captivating girl sitting in a serene meditation, sculpted from Pyrophyllite Stone. The sculpture is imbued with both gentleness and spiritual significance.
Her...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Stone
Pair of Design Cactus Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of designed metal cactus table lamps showcases the charm of the Hollywood Regency style with a contemporary twist.
Each lamp is crafted from patinated metal, ensuring dura...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Acacia Organic Raw Edge Slab Sculpture on a Black Rectangular Steel Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
This acacia organic raw edge slab is mounted on a sleek black rectangular metal sheet. It looks to me like a wave.
This sculpture showcases the acacia wood's grain and its beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Bamboo Lounge Chair with Ottoman and Wingbacks
Located in Pasadena, CA
The bamboo lounge chair with ottoman and wingbacks is meticulously crafted from bamboo and cane, combining timeless sophistication with a modern twist.
The chair's frame is made fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Little Slipper Chairs att. to Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Pasadena, CA
This creation attributed to Paul László for Brown Saltman, crafted in the 1950s, showcases the pinnacle of mid-century American design. Revered as one of California's most influentia...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Acacia Little Gueridon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This little Gueridon is made of a beautiful flamed acacia and dated by the maker with pencil 4/28/60 underneath.
It is very sturdy and can be a side table or a pedestal for a heavy s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of mosaic shell table lamps feature a walnut base and top. The satin walnut finish adds an elegant touch to these Palecek Table Lamps.
It showcases a tropical timeless styl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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