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
Ole Wanscher Teak Rocker
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ole Wanscher Teak Rocker. All wood has been refinished, upholstery is about 20 years old. Fabric still looks pretty good! Rocker is very solid and has a great look! Chair breaks ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Art Deco Round Walnut Table with Copper Base
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco Walnut Side Table with Copper base. Very nice design, copper shows nice patina. Looks to be all original, or top was refinished long ago!
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Frederic Weinberg Grandfather Clock /Display Stand
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederic Weinberg Grandfather Clock with Display Shelves. Hard to find clock, and this one still retains its second hand! Items display on 3 levels. Working condition with great c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Iron
Tom Torrens Iron Bell with mounting hook
By Tom Torrens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tom Torrens Iron Bell and companion Hook and Chain. All original, just removed from the front of a house where it spent its entire life! Shows signs of oxidation. Bell has been oi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Jens Risom Tambour Door Cabinet, Walnut & Brass, Mid-Century, 1965
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom Tambour Door Cabinet/ Credenza. Nice size and scale! Wood finish is all original, not perfect but has a really deep color and richness to finish. Tambour door on right ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Maple Magazine Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom Maple Magazine End table. Usually found in Walnut versions! This one is all original right down to its paper label to underside! Shows typical signs of wear but really n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Maple
Modernist Wood Sculpture of Female Nude, Circa 1950
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modernist Wood Sculpture of Female Nude
Unsigned - Artist Unknown
"In the Style of Picasso"
Vertical Grain Douglas-Fir
Geometric Carving near "Hip"
Nice Color and Grain
Mahogany Wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Softwood, Hardwood
Hand Colored Etching "La Medisance" by Leonor Fini, signed, 1979
By Leonor Fini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"La Medisance" Hand Colored Etching, Leonor Fini, 1979
Pencil Signed and Number 87/150
Images Size: 13 1/2" W x 11 3/4" T
"see back of frame for additional information"
"profession...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Murano Green and Red Art Glass Bowl, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950
By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Murano Green and Red Glass Bowl
circa 1950
"great color"
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Very Large Glass Vase in the style of Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin, Paolo Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Large Glass Vase in Smoked Clear Glass
unsigned, artist unknown
"unadorned forms from classical antiquity with gem-tone modernist simplicity"
"minor scratches and wear as would...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Group of Three Vintage Small Thick Glass Decorative Vessels, Italy, 1960's
By Flavio Poli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Group of Three Small Thick Glass Vessels
"Vintage Murano Sommerso Glass"
Sold as a Group of Three
Green: 3 5/8" x 3 1/4" x 1 3/4"
Blue: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2"
White: 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Unique Dome Shaped "Blue Apatite" Stone & Brass Lidded Decorative Box, 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dome Shaped Lidded Decorative Jewelry Box
"Rubble Blue Apatite" Stone with a Brass Frame and Handles
Blue Fabric - Velvet Interior
Artist Unknown
The box is in vintage as found c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass
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