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
Whimsical "Happy King Frog" Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical "Happy King Frog" Paperweight
3 3/4" dia x 3 1/4" tall
" bring some joy to your desk "
Resin Material that feels and looks just like Brass
New felt added to bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Resin
Small Decorative Green Stone and Carved Trinket Box with Lid singed "Allard"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Decorative Green Stone and Carved Trinket Box with Lid
signed "Allard" / 3 3/4" dia x 3" tall
" a treasure box for all your treasures"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Smoke Art Glass Vase / Carafe, incised signature, by Venini, Italy, c. 1970
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Smoke Art Glass Vase / Carafe,
Venini, Italy, c. 1970
incised signature = " 1966 – 1970 (Two-Line Format): The factory phased out acid stamps and introduced a hand-incised signatur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Retriever Hunting Dog Head Sculpture with Articulating Mouth
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze Retriever Hunting Hound Dog Head Sculpture
with Articulating Mouth on a Stone / Alabaster Base
In nice as found vintage condition with signs of wear to the base - see images...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of (3) Decorative "Cabin Still" Sportsman Bottles / Decanters, USA, 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of (3) Decorative Bottles / Decanters
"Cabin Still" Sportsman Collection, USA, 1960's
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
(3) 12" tall x 3 1/4" in dia....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass
Drexel Wall Mirror with Brass Trim and Walnut, Mid-Century 1955
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Drexel wall mirror with bottom ledge and brass trim. Unique design that I have not seen before! Came with a complete Drexel bedroom set that I have since sold and the mirror w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Thomas Moser Cherry Wood Mantle Clock
By Thomas Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Moser Cherry Wood mantle Clock. In original working condition! Nice wood! Signed and dated on backside. This model is no longer in production.
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Mantel Clocks
Materials
Cherry
Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf, Hand-Carved Wood, 2005
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf dating from 2005. Bill would do most of the carving and Phyllis would do the painting. They left corporate America in 1980 and moved to Centra...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Two Decorative Modernist Art Pottery Vessels, USA
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Gordon & Jane Martz, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Edwin and Mary Scheier, Berndt Friberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of (2) Decorative Modernist Art Pottery Vessels, USA
Artist Unknown, Nice color and Glaze.
(1) Ribbed Vase = 3 5/8" x 6 3/4"
(2) Bottle Vase = 4" x 8"
Set of two very nice mode...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Set of Three Decorative Modernist Art Pottery Vessels, USA
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Gordon & Jane Martz, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Edwin and Mary Scheier, Berndt Friberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of (3) Decorative Modernist Art Pottery Vessels, USA
Artist Unknown, Nice color and Glaze.
(1) Pink Vase = 3 1/8" x 9 1/2"
(2) White Vase = 3" x 10"
(3) Yellow Vase = 3 1/2" x 1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Rustic "Curly-Que" Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, 1800's
By Greene & Greene, Bradley & Hubbard, Gustav Stickley, Samuel Yellin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Rustic "Curly-Que" Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, 1800's
Perfect amount of Rust and Patina.
Cones with the Connecting Bar or Crossbar which is typical lost.
Crossbar is 3...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of "Peacock" High Back Rattan Chairs in the style of D. Van Sliedrecht
By Egon Eiermann, Viggo Boesen, Jacques Adnet, Franco Albini, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of "Peacock" High Back Rattan Chairs with loose Wool Seat Pad, 1960's
In the style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands
In the style of Franco Albini, Italy
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
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