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
Russel Wright Pair of American Modern Solid Maple Nightstands
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1930s Russel Wright pair of solid maple nightstands by Conant Ball. Line of furniture launched in the 1930s, called American modern. Unique all solid wood construction.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
Set of 6 RWAY Dining Chairs
By Conant Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 RWAY dining chairs in maple with black upholstery. Solid group, upholstery is older and could be easily reupholstered. Great size and scale!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mixed metal wall sculpture. Abstract cut out shapes mounted to a wire grid. Nice size and scale. Metals appear to be brass, copper with applied metal overlays.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Bullet Shaped White Painted Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bullet shaped table lamp with a round satin brass base. 3 pull chain sockets control the amount of light. Lamp is in great shape, appears that the lamp was repainted and brass polish...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Abstract Oil on Canvas
By Jackson Pollock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstract oil on canvas. Probably from the 1950s or 1960s. Great look and colors. Repairs to back, really hard to see any repair from the front! Signed bottom right. Silver leaf frame...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Saarinen for knoll executive desk chair. Rare and uncommon form. Chair produced in 1964 only! Classic tulip design with a rolling base. Retains original label. Chair upper shell has ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1950s Iron Tripod Lamp
By Tony Paul
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950s iron tripod lamp with a round tubular base. Classic clean Lines give this lamp a great look! Base is 8.25 across.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Eames Side Shell with Original Girard Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eames side shell for Herman miller with it's original purple or red Alexander Girard fabric. Fabric and foam in great shape!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Austin Productions Cubist Musicians
By Austin Productions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Austin productions did some great decorative cast plaster pieces over their time in business, this might be one of their best! Cubist musicians in an original white finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Lady with a Fan, Original Oil on Canvas, 1965
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lady with a fan, original oil on canvas, 1965. Signed Moskowitz. Whimsical painting in shades of green. Great period frame I believe is original and probably handmade.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Dark Brown Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chesterfield dark brown leather loveseat, dating from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Well worn and loved. Shows 40 plus years of use. Overall Patina is really nice. Three spots as sh...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Lane Pair of End Tables or Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice matched pair of Lane end tables or nightstands in their original finish. Cubist feel to the top of each door. Rich grain throughout. Black iron legs give a nice juxtaposition to...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
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