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
Very Large Koa Wood Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Large Koa Wood Bowl
"nice wood grain and finish"
"turned from a single piece of wood"
"some scuffs and dents"
" one small "split" along the top edge - see images"
"felt pads a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hardwood
Large Bangkok Teak Bowl by Laurids Lonborg, Denmark, c. 1960
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Bangkok Teak Bowl
by Laurids Lonborg
Denmark, c. 1960
"marked on the underside"
"nice wood grain and finish"
"turned from a single piece of wood"
"felt pads added to bottom"
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Shallow Thin Edge Turned Mahaogany Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shallow Thin Edge Turned Mahaogany Bowl
Artist Unknown
"nice wood grain and finish"
"some nail holes are visible"
"felt pads added to bottom"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Mahogany
Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl, Oregon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Coos Bay Wood Bowl
Coos Bay, Oregon
"nice wood grain and finish"
"turned from a single piece of wood"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"see last image for more bowls"
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls
Materials
Softwood
Small Rosewood Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Rosewood Bowl
"nice wood grain and finish"
"turned from a single piece of wood"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"see last image for more bowls"
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rosewood
Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman in Chrome
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Often called the "Bird" Chair because of it's shape. Chair has a gentle rock because of the rubber shock mounts. Classi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Emil Kashou Oil on canvas 1974 "Dance?"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oil on Board Painting of Mother and Child. Signed bottom right Emil Kashou 1974. Heavy applied paint gives a beautiful textile to this titled painting, "Dance?"
Overall in nice sh...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Italian wood Valet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Birch Valet with rotating tray and wheels to easily move around. Stamped Italy under wood tray. Useful stylish Design!
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Birch
Primitive figure of a boy holding dog
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Figure of a Boy holding a dog. Figure looks like it was outside for a long time and elements wore away some of the paint and cement. Has a great look and feel! Was constructed wit...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cement
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Front Bookcase
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen teak desk with front bookcase. Desk has a slight graceful curve with a rolled edge to the back of the desk. Beautiful size and scale! Legs are exp...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair Eames Red DCW’s for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Eames Red Dyed DCW's. Chairs are about 10 years old Herman Miller editions. Overall pretty clean and sturdy!
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Metal Hand-Painted Trash Can
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted Metal French Hand-Painted Trash Can. Very nice quality and design. Presents very well with normal signs of use and wear.
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Painted Furniture
Materials
Metal
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