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. Owners Michael Glatfelter and 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.
Featured Pieces
Barcelona Style Chair in Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barcelona style lounge chair in black leather. Chrome frame is clean showing no pitting or plating flaws. Nice inexpensive look! Leather shows nice patina!
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swivel Tub Chair
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swivel Tub chair. Newly reupholstered and ready to go! Very solid and well made! Base has a chrome strip. Turns easily! Possibly manufactured by Directional!?
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Founders 6-Door Caned Front Credenza/ Buffet
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Founders 6-door caned front credenza/ buffet. Walnut finish, with 3 sets of double doors. Each door opens to reveal an adjustable shelf and 1 pull out. Very nice clean condition! Nic...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Freestanding or Hanging Cabinet
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shallow cabinet with both small chrome feet and hooks to hang from wall. Possibly German or Italian by Design. Unique door design opens to reveal the other half of a shelf! Formica l...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Formica
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Boomerang Desk/ Not Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Hovmand-Olsen teak boomerang desk, often attributed to Arne Vodder. Signed to underside of desk. Probably one of the most iconic Danish modern desks out there! Backside has orig...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Ward Bennett for Brickel Tufted Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ward Bennett for Brickel tufted black leather swivel chair. Beautiful black leather with just the right amount of patina! Very comfy, sink into this luxurious chair and swivel!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Bruno Mathsson Folding Extension Table
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bruno Mathsson extension folding teak drop-leaf. Many different ways to use! When completely open table measures 110" long and 35.5 wide! Use it with middle up and leaves down! One l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Credenza/ Dresser
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Frankl cork front credenza or buffet. All original! Needs to be refinished, but you can decide how! Loads of storage, doors open to reveal pull out drawers. Use in the dining ro...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Sofa
By Howell Mfg., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Sofa. One of the nicest lines of furniture designed by Hoffmann. Sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman were designed in the early 1930s this sofa was reuphol...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Deco Machine Age Light Fixture
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Machine Age hanging light fixture, produced in Chicago. Classic louvered design, aluminum construction.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Stainless Set
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton stainless steel coffee, tea, drink set. Includes coffee and tea pots, water pitcher, Espresso pot and cream and sugar that all fit on the round handled tray...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Tea Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
TSAO Desk Lamp
By TSAO Designs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TSAO desk lamp, 1970s lamp, American made new haven conn. Very adjustable shade pivots and turns in multiple positions.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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