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 Cast Aluminum Bell, Circa 1970's
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Aluminum Bell, Circa 1970's
the actual Bell is 5" dia x 6" tall
"in good vintage as found condition"
"nice form, patina and sound"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy
Vintage Spaghetti Waste Basket, 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spaghetti Waste Basket, 1960's
"great color and size"
"in good vintage as found condition"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
Danish Tall Back Ladder Dining Chair, Teak and Upholstery, 1965
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Niels Koefoed "LIS" High back ladder chairs in very nice shape. Very sturdy and ready to go! Use with a desk, or extra seating. Perfect to add to an existing set!
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Cavalier Tall Walnut Dresser
By Cavalier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cavalier High Dresser with 2 top doors that open to reveal to pull out drawers and one adjustable shelf. Bottom has 4 pull out drawers. Nice original condition! Matching low dress...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Large "Fat Lava" Garden Planter / Large Vessel, circa 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large "Fat Lava" Garden Planter / Large Vessel
circa 1970's
Great Size, Texture and "Fat Lava" Glaze
In good "as found" vintage condition with one "ding" along the rim - see images"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Large Cast Iron Garden Planter with Green Enamel Finish, France, c. 1950's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Cast Iron Garden Planter with Green Enamel Finish
France, circa 1950's
Great Green Color and Shape, Two Decorative Handles, Very Heavy
" in original vintage as found conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Enamel, Cast Iron
Modernist Desktop Bronze of a Figurative Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modernist Desktop Bronze of a Figurative Sculpture of a Woman
Artist Unknown
" lot of patina and character on all an wood base "
" new felt pads added to the base "
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Teak and Cane Side Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hvidt and Molgaard Solid Teak end Table with Cane bottom shelf. Top newly refinished and ready to go! Great scale and size! Elegant simple Danish Design made of solid wood!
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Erik Herlow Obelisk Stainless Flatware Set for Copenhagen Cutlery 75 plus pcs!
By Copenhagen Cutlery, Erik Herlow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Herlow Stainless Flatware Set. Service for 10 plus extra pieces! Each place setting includes 7 pieces!Overall clean set that shows normal signs of use and wear. Satin Handles...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies van der Rohe Set of 8 Brno Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 Tubular Brno Chairs with black upholstery. These are from a Knoll employee's home, purchased in 1992. Chrome is very nice, but fabric shows typical signs of use but overal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gunnar Schwartz Teak Square Coffee Table with cane shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gunnar Schwartz Teak square coffe table with a bottom cane shelf. Top has been refinished and is ready to go! Beautiful Teak wood, makes this table both beautiful and useful! Nice...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Model 305 Drop-Leaf Desk, Oak & Teak, 1960
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans J. Wegner Model 305 Writing Desk with two 18.75 drop-leaves on both ends. Iconic, beautiful and elegant design that functions beautifully! Oak body with Teak Top and drop-leaf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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