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
Decorative Freeform Walnut with Ceramic Inlay "Art" Vessel by Emil Milan, 1960's
By Emil Milan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Freeform Walnut with Ceramic Inlay "Art" Vessel
by Emil Milan, circa 1960's
"beautiful color and wood grain"
"in good vintage condition"
"oiled with food grade mineral o...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Decorative Freeform Walnut "Art" Vessel by Emil Milan, 1960's
By Emil Milan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Freeform Walnut "Art" Vessel
by Emil Milan, circa 1960's
"beautiful color and wood grain"
"in good vintage condition"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Decorative Freeform Bissilon Wood "Art" Vessel by Emil Milan, 1960's
By Emil Milan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Freeform Bissilon Wood "Art" Vessel
by Emil Milan, circa 1960's
"beautiful color and wood grain"
"in good vintage condition"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
Large "Surrealist" Painting by Julia Zanes, 1990's
By Frida Kahlo, Gertrude Abercrombie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large "Surrealist" Painting by Julia Zanes, 1990's
Julia Zanes, American, b. 1963
pencil signed on back / not dated / unframed
surrealist, dreamy, colorfull, reflective ..........
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Category
1990s American Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Men of Modern Mathematics" by Charles and Ray Eames, 1966
offset lithograph in colors
open: 48 h × 73.5 w
folded: 24 h × 14.75 w
"poster comes with its original envelope...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Decorative Painted Small Perforated Vide-Poche w/ Brass Rim, M. Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Painted Small Perforated Vide-Poche with Brass Rim
attributed to Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950s
"interesting "irregular quadrilateral" shape"
"in nice vintage condition"
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal
Group of Three White Porcelain Art Vessels by KPM Porcelain, Germany
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), KPM Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Group of Three White Porcelain Art Vessels
Manufactured by KPM Porcelain, Germany
Possibly designed by Liselotte Lüpke
Tall: 2 3/4" Dia. x 5 5/8" Tall
Medium: 3 3/4" Dia. x 4" Tal...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Jens Risom Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom Sofa. Sofa was reupholstered several years ago and is ready for it's redo! Structure is solid and usable as is, but fabric shows texture loss and faint stains. Sofa w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ploum Sofa by Ligne Roset, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. Ultra Comfy epitome of comfort! Form and Function United! Companion Loveseat available in a separate listing.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ploum Loveseat by Ligne Roset, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. Ultra Comfy epitome of comfort! Form and Function United! Just 7 or 8 years old! Looking for its new home! One small hol...
Category
2010s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Handmade Recycled Wool Sweater Throw Blanket by Crispina Ffrench, USA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Wool Sweater" Throw Blanket
by Fabric Artist Crispina Ffrench, USA
circa 1990
"Handmade Upcycled / Recycled Wool Sweaters into a Throw Blanket."
"In very good as found conditions,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Wool
Teak Serving Tray Charcuterie Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Serving Tray / Charcuterie Board
by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1960's
with early "3 duck" label on underside
"beautiful color and wood grain"
"in good vintage condition"
"oil...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
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