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
Large "Philadelphia / Thank You" Art Bucket Bowl by Jeffry Mitchell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large "Philadelphia / Thank You" Art Bucket Bowl by Artist Jeffry Mitchell, circa 1980's
Terracotta Sgraffito Bucket Bowl inscribed as follows:
Figures: Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Fl...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Large MCM Organic Ceramic "Boom-a-Rang" Center Piece, California, USA, 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic "Boom-a-Rang" Center Piece, California, USA, 1970's
classic MCM organic shape with nice color and glaze
14.5" wide x 20" long x 4" tall
marked on underside: MB70
in go...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Rosewood Cabinet, Lighted by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Rosewood Corner Cabinet by Skovby in great shape! Two glass shelves are lighted with a small lamp that has a push switch for illumination. Cabinet is very clean! Two doo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Shiva Penis Vase, Ceramic Decorative Object, Unique Design, Sottsass Design
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Ceramic Flower Vase. Original design dates to the early 70's. This one is probably 10-15 years old?!
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Rosewood Dining Table with 6 Chairs by Boltinge
By Boltinge Stolefabrik 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1980's Danish Dining Table and 6 matching chairs by Boltinge. Unique Leg design! Table opens up to 103" long with both leaves in place. Measures 63" and 41.5" across. Six Chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood, Cherry
Gold and White Fused Glass Ice Buckets by Venini for Disaronno, Italy
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gold and White Fused Glass Ice Buckets
Venini for Disaronno, Murano, Italy, 1970's
( sold separately )
The two buckets are similar but not the same in color & decoration and height...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Homer Gunn Wood Carved Flying Birds
By Homer Gunn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Homer Gunn Carved Demensional Flying Flock of Birds. Looks like teak. Overall in nice shape with one wing showing tip damage. Signed to backside. Has a great look!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
French Bronze Bust of Mars 19th century
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Patinated Bronze Bust depicting the Roman Deities Mars. In nice condition. Looks like at one time he might of sat on Marble base.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Andy Warhol's Endangered Species Prints by Neues Publishing Co., 1989
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Andy Warhol's Endangered Species Portfolio of 6 Prints by Neues Publishing Company, 1989
The 1989 portfolio contains high-quality reproductions of six animals rendered in Warhol's s...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Modern Brutalist Fish Sculpture on Wood Pedestal, circa 1960
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Brutalist Fish Sculpture on Wood Pedestal
circa 1960 - in the style of Curtis Jare
" in good vintage as found condition"
base is 3.25" x 3.25" x 3.25 stained wood
f...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modern Brutalist Rustic Sculpture of "Modular Man" by Dan Day, Texas, USA, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Brutalist Rustic Sculpture of "Modular Man" 1980's
by Dan Day, Texas, USA
"In good vintage as found condition with the perfect amount of patina / rust."
"Dan Day (1953–2016)...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Small Desktop "Constructivist" Brass / Copper Sculpture, Artist Unknown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Desktop "Constructivist" Brass / Copper Sculpture
artist unknown, circa 1960's
Inner circle hangs from the outer circle.
"in very nice as found vintage condition"
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
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