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
Mid-Century Modernist Decorative Ikebana Art Vase, Japan, 1950's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modernist Decorative Ikebana Art Vase, Japan, 1950's
Artist Unknown
"very nice and unusual form, color and glaze,
this particular sculptural shape is often referred to ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Poster: James Brown, The Godfather of Soul, at the Apollo Theatre, NYC, 1994
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poster: James Brown, The Godfather of Soul, at the Apollo Theatre, NYC, 1994
Globe Poster Printing Corp. of Baltimore, Maryland. Printed in 1994.
This poster has lived and it does ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Vintage Canister Ashtray with Removable Lid by Aluminum Guild Canada, 1950's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Canister Ashtray with Removable Lid by Aluminum Guild Canada, 1950's
A nice vintage canister style ashtray with removable lid and fluted design.
Incised on the bottom: Alum...
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Ashtrays
Materials
Aluminum
Ludvig Pontoppidan Teak Console and Mirror Denmark
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ludvig Pontoppidan Hanging Mirror with matching wall console. Uncommon Mirror and Console! Console has one pivoting door that opens for storage. Perfect for that spot to keep the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Lounge Chair by Shiro Kuramata 1982 "Sofa with Arms Lounge Chair"
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome Lounge chair known as "Sofa with arms lounge Chair" by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini. Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer. Designed many chairs for a number of companies...
Category
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Gulfstream Ashtray by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery, 1950's
By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Gulfstream Ashtray by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery
Glidden Pottery #4918, Alfred, New York, 1950's
"although designed as an ashtray....... better as 3D wall art"...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Teak Coaster Set with Holder by Kalmar Designs, Circa 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Teak Coaster Set with Holder
by Kalmar Designs, Thailand, Circa 1970's
(6) coasters ( drink are is 3" dia.)
(1) holder
Nice set of teak coasters in good vintage condition.
...
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Natural Pink Marble Hexagon Drink Coaster Set with Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Natural Pink Marble Hexagon Drink Coaster Set with Holder
Natural Pink Marble aka: Norwegian Rose or Rosa Portugal
circa 1970 - 1980's
(6) Vintage Natural Pink Marble Hexago...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Marble
Organic Shape Tiger's Eye Stone Ashtray, South Africa, 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Organic Shape Tiger's Eye Stone Ashtray, South Africa, 1970's
"driving gloves, smoking jacket........ tiger's eye ashtray!
" tiger's eye is a popular, chatoyant gemstone known for ...
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stone
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Thick Lucite Square Faceted Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970's
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Thick Lucite Square Faceted Ice Bucket
in the style of Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy, 1970's
In very good vintage as found condition with some minor wear to...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
Studio Textured Sculptural Vessel by Ceramic Artist Ani Kasten
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Studio Textured Sculptural Art Vessel by Ceramic Artist Ani Kasten
impressed "A" monogram on the underside
"Blade Runner meets Mad Max"
very good condition ( last coup...
Category
Early 2000s American Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Studio Textured Sculptural Vessels by Ceramic Artist Ani Kasten
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Studio Textured Sculptural Art Vessels by Ceramic Artist Ani Kasten
impressed "A" monogram on the underside
"Blade Runner meets Mad Max"
very good condition ( last cou...
Category
Early 2000s American Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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