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
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20th Century Specialists
Featured Pieces
Tomlinson Sophisticate Desk
By Tomlinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tomlinson Sophisticate Light Walnut Desk with Front Bookcase and brass hardware. Original Condition shows some wear. Solid Brass handles could be cleaned to be bright. Unique curv...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Furniture Circle Chrome Machine-age Coffee Table
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wolfgang Hoffman for Howell Furniture Chrome Circle coffee table in completely original condition. Chrome has cleaned up pretty well with a couple areas showing loss. Wood shows lacq...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Flair Rolling Barrel Chairs
By Flair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flair furniture company of North Carolina vintage late 60s or early 70s Milo Baughman period swiveling rolling barrel Chairs. Original fabric is in amazing condition foam is still ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Expressionist Surrealist Painting style of G. Abercrombie by LW Cochran, 1966
By Gertrude Abercrombie, Tanguy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expressionist Surrealist Landscape Painting
in the style of Gertrude Abercrombie
singed and dated: LW Cochran, June 2, 1966
in original wood frame
"a haunting empty landscape with...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Softwood
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8 plus 3 Serving Pieces. Elegant 1960's Design named after one of his daughters! Elongated Beautiful Design, will make the worst meal t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tom Torrens Cast Aluminum Nautical Scene
By Tom Torrens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tom Torrens Cast aluminum hanging nautical wall sculpture which includes the sun, sstarfishes, and sailboat. Whimsical cast aluminum freeze composition that shows a very nice patina...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Tom Torrens Cast Aluminum grouping of palm trees
By Tom Torrens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tom Torrens Cast aluminum palm trees. Overlapping trees make up the composition of this hanging wall piece that sits away from the wall by about 3 inches. Has a great look and real...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Calder Hook Rug
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Calder hook rug in very nice original condition. Rug shows no signs of use! Colors are bright and rug overall looks very clean. Great splash of color for any room!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
David Hockney Exhibition Poster
By David Hockney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Hockney exhibition poster from 1981 paintings and drawings for the Metropolitan operas parade a French Triple Bill. Poster was ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Abstract Expressionist Painting style of J. Pollock signed R. Maloney, 1962
By Jackson Pollock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Colorful Abstract Expressionist / Drip Painting
in the style of Jackson Pollock
signed R. Maloney, 1962
paint on board in original vintage frame
"bright and colorful with the righ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Bronze Under the Sea Freize from NYC 1930's Theatre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze under the sea architectural freeze. Said to be from a New York City theater awning trim from the 1930s. There was a grouping of 8 panels on first dibs a while back from the s...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Tom Torrens Aluminum Cast Sun
By Tom Torrens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aluminum cast sun probably dates to the 1970s sticks out from the wall about 5 inches mounting brackets let it float away from the wall. Very nice vintage condition showing nice pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
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