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
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Short Joys (Fish Seller and Don Quixote) 1925
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Original lithograph bought in the late 90s at a Christie's auction. Nice frame ready to hang. Printed Signature in the plate on Chine paper, Blind stamp ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Norway Teak and Leather Rocking Chair/ 2 Positions!!
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norway Teak 2 Positions Rocker. In nice shape with leather pads. Chair can be set in 2 spots for a slightly more relaxed angle. Much like furniture from Westnofa, not 100% sure of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Plywood
Pauli Blomstedt Bauhaus Deco Server for Adelta 1980's
By Pauli Blomstedt, Adelta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Post Deco Collection from Adelta from the late 1980's. This Pauli Blomstedt design dates originally to the early 1930's. Very clean example in nice shape with a little wear to top...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Airplane Lamp, Chrome and Glass, Original 1937 Design, USA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Original mid-30's Airplane Lamp. Lamp is in very nice original condition! Lamp has been rewired in the last 10 years. Blue shade with silver highlights is very nice as well...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Round Tulip Table with Quartz Vetro Bianco Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Quartz Vetro Bianco Tulip Side Table with Black Base. Two of these tables are available! Very nice shape! Tops present as new with bases show slight wear! ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Le Corbusier LC 6 Dining Table for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Corbusier LC 6 Dining Table with a frosted Glass top. Iconic 1928 design that still looks new and current to this day! This one dates to the mid 1990's. Overall in nice shape w...
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Ronald Bateman Surreal/ Fantasy Large Oil on Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ronald Bateman Surreal Fantasy Oil Still-Life on Canvas. Reclining figure under a primrose plant with odd plums on the ground! One looks like a penis head?! You decide. Lot's of ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Curtis Jere' Raindrop Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Curtis Jere' large Tear-Drop Wall Sculpture. Great size, measuring about 62" across. Overall in very nice shape! Absolute show stopper in any space! One of his most iconic designs!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Cassina Hola Leather Chairs designed by Hannes Wettstein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cassina 367 Hola Armchairs designed by Hannes Wettstein in a cream leather. Set of 5, Featureing a distinctively sculpted silhouette with a low, wrapping backrest designed for comfo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Too Late for Tears" Movie Poster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Too Late for Tears! 1949 Movie Poster. Have been told its not a bad movie! Definitely defines a period! Poster is not perfect, I show wear spots in photos.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Carved Wood Dove Table Lamp in the style of Heifetz Lighting
By Heifetz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved Wood Dove Table Lamp with a brass rod that extends up to hold the light socket. Other end is finished with a wood ball. Clever Abstract bird design that has a great look! W...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Petit Segmented Vases by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960's
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Petit Segmented Vase
by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand
Sweden, 1960's
I good vintage condition with one small imperfection to the rim of each vase.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
More About Mode Moderne
