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
Drexel American Treasury Collection Tall Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Tall Boy 6 Drawer Dresser from the Treasury Collection. Traditional in so many ways with a touch of updating that brings it up to speed! Plenty of Storage! All original con...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Group of (7) Brass Candleholders By Ivar Alenius Bjork for Ystad Metal, Sweden
By Ivar Ålenius Björk, Ystad-Metall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Group of (7) Mid-Century Modern brass candleholders
by Ivar Alenius Bjork for Ystad Metal.
Made in Sweden circa 1950s.
"in good original condition"
(4) are labeled on the bottom
the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vassily Kandinsky Galerie Maeght Exhibition Poster, 1965
By (after) Wassily Kandinsky, Galerie Maeght
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vassily Kandinsky Galerie Maeght Exhibition Poster
Paris, France, 1965
unframed
nice vintage condition
some waviness - see images
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Steve Riedell 'Oval Cut-Out (Green)' 2022
By Steve Riedell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steve Riedell 'Oval Cut-Out (Green)' 2022
Steve Riedell 'Oval Oil and wax on linen, wood stretcher, from the series 'Oval Paintings", 2022-2023
Steve Riedell has been working and exhibiting his paintings for the past 38 years, mostly in Europe and the United States.
He is currently based in Philadelphia and Milford, New Jersey.
Selected Solo Exhibitions;
2025 'I Want the West', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2025 'Paintings on Paper', 57W57 Arts, New York, NY
2024 'Oval Paintings', 57W57 Arts, New York, NY
2022 'Getting There', Frans Kasl Projects, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2021 'Steve Riedell - Paintings (From the Paintings List, There to Here)', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2021 'The Days', Studio Trisorio, Naples, Italy
2019 'Rising / Falling', 57W57 Arts, New York, NY
2015 'Here / There', Howard Scott Gallery, New York, NY
2014 'Place and Memory', Castello di Postignano, Postignano, Umbria, Italy
2013 'Place and Memory', Studio Trisorio, Naples Italy
2013 'In and Out of the Light', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2011 'Three Kinds of Yes - New Folded-Over Paintings and Recent Work', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2011 'Recent Paintings', Howard Scott Gallery, New York, NY
2008 'Recent Work', Jim Schmidt Contemporary Art, St. Louis, MO
2006 'Rome Paintings', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2005 'Steve Riedell: Paintings 1986-2005', Howard Scott Gallery, New York, NY
2002' New Paintings', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
1999 'Paintings', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2025 'New Moon to New Moon', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2024 'Towards a Theory of Painting', Frans Kasl Projects, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2023 'Gravity and Grace', Andrew Graves and Steve Riedell, Frans Kasl Projects, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2019 'Peace Shake', David Goerk, Barry Goldberg and Steve Riedell, New and Recent Work, Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2019 'Group Exhibition', Gray Contemporary, Houston, TX
2017 '18 - Six Artists (Some Paintings), Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2015 'Philadelphia Freedom', Philip Klein Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2013 'As Under the Evening Light', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2012 'New Work New York - Goerk, Lenero, Riedell', Beardsmore Gallery, London, England
2011 "Papier, Paper', Kunstgaleriebonn, Bonn, Germany
2011 'Jim Schmidt Presents; Abstraction', Philip Klein Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2009 'Luminous Room', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2009 'Drawing in the World',Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2007 'Lawrence Carroll...
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Steve Riedell 'Orange Oval' 2023
By Steve Riedell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oil and wax on linen, wood stretcher, from the series 'Oval Paintings", 2022-2023
Steve Riedell has been working and exhibiting his paintings for the past 38 years, mostly in Europe and the United States.
He is currently based in Philadelphia and Milford, New Jersey.
Selected Solo Exhibitions;
2025 'I Want the West', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2025 'Paintings on Paper', 57W57 Arts, New York, NY
2024 'Oval Paintings', 57W57 Arts, New York, NY
2022 'Getting There', Frans Kasl Projects, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2021 'Steve Riedell - Paintings (From the Paintings List, There to Here)', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2021 'The Days', Studio Trisorio, Naples, Italy
2019 'Rising / Falling', 57W57 Arts, New York, NY
2015 'Here / There', Howard Scott Gallery, New York, NY
2014 'Place and Memory', Castello di Postignano, Postignano, Umbria, Italy
2013 'Place and Memory', Studio Trisorio, Naples Italy
2013 'In and Out of the Light', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2011 'Three Kinds of Yes - New Folded-Over Paintings and Recent Work', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2011 'Recent Paintings', Howard Scott Gallery, New York, NY
2008 'Recent Work', Jim Schmidt Contemporary Art, St. Louis, MO
2006 'Rome Paintings', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2005 'Steve Riedell: Paintings 1986-2005', Howard Scott Gallery, New York, NY
2002' New Paintings', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
1999 'Paintings', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2025 'New Moon to New Moon', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2024 'Towards a Theory of Painting', Frans Kasl Projects, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2023 'Gravity and Grace', Andrew Graves and Steve Riedell, Frans Kasl Projects, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2019 'Peace Shake', David Goerk, Barry Goldberg and Steve Riedell, New and Recent Work, Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2019 'Group Exhibition', Gray Contemporary, Houston, TX
2017 '18 - Six Artists (Some Paintings), Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2015 'Philadelphia Freedom', Philip Klein Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2013 'As Under the Evening Light', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2012 'New Work New York - Goerk, Lenero, Riedell', Beardsmore Gallery, London, England
2011 "Papier, Paper', Kunstgaleriebonn, Bonn, Germany
2011 'Jim Schmidt Presents; Abstraction', Philip Klein Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2009 'Luminous Room', Larry Becker Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA
2009 'Drawing in the World',Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2007 'Lawrence Carroll...
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Art Deco Russian Silver Cloisonne' Enamel Dematasse Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Six Art Deco Russian Silver Cloisonne' Enamel, Demitasse Spoons. Beautiful condition with enameling of blue and black.
Category
Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Teak Magazine / Album Rolling Storage Bin by Rolf Hesland for Brucksbo, 1960's
By Brucksbo, Rolf Hesland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Magazine / Record Album Rolling Storage Bin
by Rolf Hesland for Brucksbo, Norway, c. 1960's
"a nice teak storage bin with handle on wheels with removable deviders"
"in good vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Wire Bust of a Woman in the style Alexander Calder's Circus
By Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wire Bust of a Woman
in the style Alexander Calder's Circus
"in nice vintage condition"
"art or use to hold that special hat"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wire
Lacquered Paper Mache Mannequin Head by Gemma Taccognam Mexico, circa 1965
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lacquered Paper Mache Mannequin Head
by Gemma Fane Taccogna, Mexico, circa 1965
Signed to underside ‘Gemma Taccogna Mexico’
"in very good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Paper
Hand Painted Decorative Plate by Rene Quillivic for HB Quimper Faience, France
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand Painted Decorative Plate
by Rene Quillivic (1879-1969)
for HB Quimper Faience
Quimper, Brittany, France
"HB Quimper Faience is a historic, hand-painted tin-glazed pottery prod...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Modern Scissors with Holder, Germany, c. 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Designed" Modern Stainless Steel Scissors
with "Gold" Handles and Leather Holder
Germany, circa 1970's
Both Scissors and Holder are Labeled Germany
"some wear / fading to...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Very Large Teak Decorative Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Large Teak Decorative Bowl
by Jens Quistgaard
for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
"some scratches, etc. and an imperfection / repair on the interior of the bowl - see images"
"beautif...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
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