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
Dux Sofa, Upholstered, Mid-20th Century Design, Folke Ohlsson Newly Reuphostered
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Newly Re-upholstered Sofa! Beautiful Size and Scale. 3 Seater but with a small footprint! All new foam and fabric beautifully redone to all it's original des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Marble and Brass Dice Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Marble and Brass Dice Bookends
Artist Unknown
Have Books - Need Bookends
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Classic American Modern Nightstands for Restoration, 1960's
By Merton Gershun, Drexel, Kent-Coffey, Lane Acclaim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Classic American Modern Nightstands, 1960's
Basketweave Drawer Front & Travertine Tops
* For Full Restoration *
In good as found vintage condition for restoration - see ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Travertine
Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955
By Pierre Forssell, Gense
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 10 Vintage "Piruett" Cocktail / Dessert Forks
Pierre Forssell for Gense, Sweden 1955
plastic handles and stainless steel
"in good vintage as found condition with some dings...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gold Ceramic Cubist Sculpture of "Lovers Embrace" by Jaru, 1970's
By Jaru
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gold Ceramic Cubist Sculpture of "Lovers Embrace"
Jaru, California, 1970's
In good as found vintage condition. Repair to one of the feet by others.
See images - all of the images a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Surrealist Expressionist Abstract Painting on Board, Artist Unknown, 1970's
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Surrealist Expressionist Abstract Painting on Board
Artist Unknown, 1970's
"Painting is Hung on Frameless Framing Clip System - Ready to Hang"
"Great Color and Patina"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Chesterfield Leather Sofa, Vintage Upholstery, Patina Finish, 1985
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chesterfield leather sofa with tons of patina and expected wear. Sofa is on 4 small wheels which allows for easy turning and angling! I sold this sofa to a customer about 10 years ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Arnold (France) Renault Etoile Filante Streamlined Race Car
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Amazing Streamlined French Toy Car by Arnold. Great look and feel with loads of streamline style! Shows typical signs of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Tin
Tall Vintage Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase signed Fran Mitchell, c. 1960's
By Ewen Henderson, Peter Voulkos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Vintage Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase
signed Fran Mitchell, c. 1960's
"great size, color, texture and glaze"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Sculpture of a Whippet / Greyhound Dog, c. 1970's
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sculpture of a Whippet / Greyhound Dog, c. 1970's
"In nice vintage / original as found condition."
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Padova Counter Height Stools by Hank Loewenstein, Italy, c. 1970s
By Hank Loewenstein, Roy McMakin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 2 "Post-Modern" Padova Counter Height Stools
by Hank Loewenstein, Italy, c. 1970s
( in the style of Roy McMakin )
Yellow Lacquer Beech Frames with Original Rush Seats and Cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Beech, Lacquer
Vintage Cast Aluminum Bell, Circa 1970's
By Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Aluminum Bell, Circa 1970's
the actual Bell is 5" dia x 6" tall
"in good vintage as found condition"
"nice form, patina and sound"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy
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