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
Solid Walnut Hippopotamus Jewelry Box by Deborah D Bump, 1978
By Deborah Bump
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid Walnut Hippopotamus Jewelry Box by Deborah D Bump, 1978
Signed and Dated on the Bottom
Pull out drawer with two round jewelry compartments with blue felt liner on the bottom.
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Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Art Pottery Bird Candle Holders by (Evelyn and) Jerome Ackerman for Jenev, 1953
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Slip-cast Ceramics / Art Pottery Bird Candle Holders
( Evelyn and ) Jerome Ackerman for Jenev Design Studio
Inscribed on the bottom with “Ackerman” and “Jenev.”
Los Angeles...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Teak Nightstands in Hans J. Wegner Style, Mid-Century 1958
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wall-Mounted Danish Nightstands, each with one pull out drawer and open shelf area below. Signed on back with maker name Sengebord Vaeghaengt.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Vintage Industrial Piston Table Lamp, Hand-Crafted Aluminum, 1995
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial Lamp made out of engine parts. Hand-Crafted in the mid-90's. Lamp is in nice shape and functions well!
Category
1990s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
D-Scan Teak Gentleman's Cabinet/ Dresser
By D-Scan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
D-Scan Teak Cabinet/ Dresser. 7 Drawers with brass pulls on the left and one door that opens to reveal a ton of storage with 2 adjustable shelves. Very nice original condition! Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Olive Burl Wood Credenza by Thayer Coggin, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Burl Wood Credenza or Cabinet with small square tubing that forms the base. Overall in very nice shape. Finish is original and presents very w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Ceramic Vintage / MCM Rooster Planter, c. 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ceramic Vintage / MCM Rooster Planter
circa 1970's
" fun and different..... your plants with love it........."
" in good vintage as found condition "
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers by Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman Tackett
By Freeman Lederman, La Gardo Tackett, Kenji Fujita
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Matte Black Salt & Pepper Shakers
Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman Tackett
Japan, Circa 1960's
short = 4 1/2" W x 1 1/8" D x 3 1/2" T
tall = 1 7/8" W x 1 1/8" D x 5 1/2" T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
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
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