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
Boat Shaped Teak Box with Tamborine Door, 1981
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boat Shaped Teak Box
signed BAE, 1981
Tamborine Door
Blue Velvet on Interior
"In nice vintage as found condition with some minor wear to wood surface."
"Takes some pressure / forc...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture on Wood Base by S. Nelles, 1986
By Rembrandt Bugatti, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture
On Wood Base by Scott Nelles (American)
Signed and Dated beneath: "S. Nelles, 1986"
"in vintage as found condition"
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Milo Baughman for Founders Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sometimes attributed to Milo Baughman for Founders Walnut extension dining with two leaves totally refinished about 5 years ago with aluminium trim polished. Table's dimension liste...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Diane Burko Arizona Landscape Color Lithograph 1973 6/80 edition
By Richard Diebenkorn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diane Burko Color Lithograph from 1973 6/80 from the edition. Arizona Landscape with great colors! Framed and ready to hang!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
"Janus" by Alfonso Ossorio Signed and Numbered Screenprint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Janus" by Filipino-American Artist Alfonso Ossorio. 29/ 125 Work is a Silkscreen print from 1969. The title janus refers to the roman god of beginnings and endings, who is typica...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Framed Vintage Thick Paint on Canvas of "Cabin in the Woods", signed, 1961
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thick Paint on Cavas Painting
"Cabin in the Woods"
w/ Nice Vintage Original Frame
signed LA deQuintal, 1961
"ready to hang"
"expressive and mysterious..........."
Overall...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Trophy Inc., 1930s.
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends
by Dodge Trophy Inc., 1930s.
4" Wide x 3.25" Deep x 7" Tall each.
"Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends manufacture...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Paint on Canvas Abstract Still Life of Spring Flowers, signed Bogard, 1972
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Still Life of Spring Flowers
signed Bogard, 1972
"great color / abstract "
"framed - ready to hang"
frame size : 30" x 23.75"
image size: 23.75" x 17.5"
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Print "Bulbs" on Paper, 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Print "Bulbs" on Paper, 1960's
"Great Vintage / Mid-Century Modern Look"
"will look amazing once matted and framed"
"pencil labeled "bulbs"
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Iron and Fabric Hairpin Stools in the style of Frederic Weinberg, 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Iron and Fabric Hairpin Stools
In the style of Frederic Weinberg / hairpin style
circa 1950's
28" H x 12.5" Dia. Seat / 16" Dia. Foot Rest
"in good as found vintage conditi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
F. Leger 1956 Exhibition Poster
By (after) Fernand Léger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
F. Leger 1956 Exhibition Poster. Brite Beautiful colors! Poster shows bottom edge wear as seen in photo! Was hung with tacks sometime during its life. Would look great framed!
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hexagon Tile Top Mahogany End Table, c. 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hexagon Tile Top Mahogany End Table
circa 1960
22" Tall x 19" Wide Flat to Flat / 22" Wide Point to Point
"in the style of Harvey Probber"
"interesting tile design on the t...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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