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
Vintage Square Lidded Jar by Dan Weaver of Maine Kiln Works
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Vintage Square Lidded Jar by Dan Weaver of Maine Kiln Works, Maine, USA
Singed on Bottom: ME Kiln WKS, Weaver
In the style of Bruno Gambone
In nice vintage as found condition. Lid has a very knick. See images.
"Maine Kiln Works (often marked as Maine ME Kiln Wks or Weaver Studio) is a highly regarded American studio pottery workshop located in Gouldsboro, Maine, operated by master artisan Dan Weaver. While the studio is widely celebrated for its functional stoneware, crystalline glazed pottery...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Vintage "Fairy House" Garden Ceramic Mushrooms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Three Vintage "Fairy House" Garden Ceramic Mushrooms
"In good vintage as found condition. Green one has a repair."
Red = 5" dia x 6" tall
Orange = 5" dia x 6 1/2" tall
Green...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Copper Jardinière or Garden Trug with a Distinct Raised Petal Pattern
By Joseph Sankey & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Antique Copper Jardinière / Planter or Garden Trug with a Distinct Raised Petal Pattern
Art Nouveau "French / English / German"
B...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper
Live Edge Maple Burl Wood Bowl by Master Woodturner Chuck McLaughlin, California
By Chuck McLaughlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Live Edge Maple Birdseye Burl Wood Bowl
Master Woodturner: Chuck McLaughlin ( 1928 - 2025), California, USA
Signed on Bottom: "Chuck McLaughlin, Big Leaf Maple"
Nice siz...
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls
Materials
Maple, Burl
Postmodern Decorative Ceramic "Totem" Lidded Jar, USA, 1980's
By Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Memphis Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Postmodern Decorative Ceramic "Totem" Lidded Jar, USA, 1980's
In the style of Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, etc.
Great color and subject mattter.
In good as fo...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
Industrial Angle Iron Stool from RCA Labs by the Angle Steel Stool Co., 1940's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial Angle Iron Stool from RCA Labs by the Angle Steel Stool Co., 1940's
" In nice as found condition with wood surfaces "refreshed" with wipe-on "Restor-A-Finish",
Paint Spl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Live Edge 'Monkeypod' Wood Coffee Table, Hawaii, USA, 1950s
By George Nakashima, Sam Maloof
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Live Edge 'Monkeypod' Wood Coffee Table,
Hawaii, USA, circa 1950s
Solid 'Monkeypod' Wood
"Nice size, color and grain. The top is organic with a "Live Edge" on tapered legs attached...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Decorative Sake / Tea Cups by Otagiri Mercantile Co., Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Decorative Sake / Tea Cups by Otagiri Mercantile Co., Japan, 1970's
"lets get our Sake on"
"in good vintage as found condition"
"Otagiri (often misspelled Otagari) Mercan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Raku / Wabi-Sabi Art Pottery, signed, 1965, USA
By Warren MacKenzie, Paul Soldner, Peter Voulkos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Raku / Wabi-Sabi Art Pottery, signed, 1965, USA
"slab-built and raku-fired earthenware in the style of Peter Voulkos"
"in good as found vintage condition, signed and dated on the bo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Cast Iron Horse Doorstop/Sculpture by Virginia Metalcrafters, USA, 1949
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Horse Doorstop or Sculpture, Virginia, USA
Virginia Metalcrafters, Waynesboro, VA.
" Door keeps moving ........ a door stop could be the solution.... or display on...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Iron
Decorative Black & White Jewelry Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Black & White Jewelry Box / Decorative Box
Fabric Interior.
In vintage as found condition.
Artist and Date of Manufacturer Unknown
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Art Deco Solid Aluminum "High Roller" Dice Paperweight Sculpture, 1950's
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Solid Aluminum "High Roller" Dice Paperweight Sculpture,
Attributed to Edgar Brandt, 1950's
"in good vintage as found condition"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Aluminum
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