About Mode Moderne
Mode Moderne is located in Philadelphia's historic Old City. Situated just 1 1/2 hours south of New York City and 2 1/2 hours north of Washington D.C. A ten minute drive from 30th St. Station and just two blocks from I-95. Owner Michael Wilson have been selling fine 20th Century Modern Furnishings since 1979. Hand selected pieces of interest populate our 2200 square foot showroom. Furnishings from all 20th century design movements are represented. Lighting of all types, decorative objects and fine art round out our offerings.
Established in 19791stDibs seller since 2008
Associations
20th Century Specialists
Featured Pieces
Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight
"hold those papers down with the weight of the world"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Unusual Vintage Ikebana / Raku Ceramics / Lava Glaze Art Pottery, Japan, 1960's
By Bitossi, Toyo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual Vintage Art Pottery
Ikebana / Raku Ceramics / Lava Glaze
Italy / Japan, 1960's
artist unknown, unmarked
"perfect to hang on a wall"
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair
Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet
originally designed and produced in 1860's
Vienna, Austria,
"this chair is in its original as found condition and it sh...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
New England Style Folk Art Wood Whale Wall Sculpture, circa 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"New England Style" Folk Art Wood Whale Wall Sculpture
"made of pine wood - oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"ready to hang"
"perfect for a beach house"
"small portion of upper t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Nautical Objects
Materials
Pine
Unique Small Aluminum "Hood" Foot Advertising Paperweight, circa 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique Small Aluminum Foot Paperweight
Advertising: " 'Hood' double arrow logo"
"in vintage as found condition"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Aluminum
Ole Wanscher Komfort Open Arm Teak Lounge Chairs
By Ole Wanscher, Komfort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ole Wanscher pair of Open Arm Teak Lounge Chairs by Komfort. Nice overall condition! Heavy weave oatmeal color fabric loks to be 10-15 years old but in good condition! Wood shows ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Original Bob Dylan Poster by Milton Glaser
By Milton Glaser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milton Glasser Designed Bob Dylan Poster. Nice condition showing pin holes in all 4 corners. Overall in nice original condition! Shows signs of original fold lines from when it wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Watercolor by Artist Mary Page 1981
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mary Page 1981 Watercolor of Lounge Chairs and Columns. Has the feeling of a resort area. Possibly the Jersey Shore! Nicely done dated and signed!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
1970's Flame Stitch Fabric Upholstered Sofa
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970's upholstered Sofa with a velvet flame pattern fabric. In very Nice Original Condition! Sofa includes upholstered arm covers as well! Sofa was in an upstairs den so so very l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1960's Lucite Handled Fireplace Tool set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite Handled fireplace Tool Set. Very nice Original condition! Chrome is still very clean! Retains made in japan label to underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century "The Foreteller" Night Stands by Kent Coffey, 1950's
By Lane Acclaim, Broyhill, Drexel, Merton Gershun, Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century American Night Stands
"The Foreteller" by Kent Coffey
Tawny Walnut Finish
"pair of vintage night stands in good as found condition / original finish wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Foot Stools by Finn Juhl for France & Son in Teak and Leather
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of teak foot stools in new tan leather. As a bonus, the footstools come apart, which makes it very easy to ship anywhere! Attention in every detail of the sculpted legs. Ov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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