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
Chesterfield Leather Sofa, Vintage Upholstery, Patina Finish, 1985
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chesterfield leather sofa with tons of patina and expected wear. Sofa is on 4 small wheels which allows for easy turning and angling! I sold this sofa to a customer about 10 years ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Arnold (France) Renault Etoile Filante Streamlined Race Car
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Amazing Streamlined French Toy Car by Arnold. Great look and feel with loads of streamline style! Shows typical signs of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Tin
Danish Teak 7 Drawer Dresser by Vitre Mid-20th Century, 1963
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vitre 7 Drawer Teak Dresser. Nice design with 3 small drawers across the top that adds interest and is great for small item storage. Original condition shows a couple stains on top...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Tall Vintage Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase signed Fran Mitchell, c. 1960's
By Peter Voulkos, Ewen Henderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Vintage Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase
signed Fran Mitchell, c. 1960's
"great size, color, texture and glaze"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Sculpture of a Whippet / Greyhound Dog, c. 1970's
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sculpture of a Whippet / Greyhound Dog, c. 1970's
"In nice vintage / original as found condition."
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Padova Counter Height Stools by Hank Loewenstein, Italy, c. 1970s
By Roy McMakin, Hank Loewenstein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 2 "Post-Modern" Padova Counter Height Stools
by Hank Loewenstein, Italy, c. 1970s
( in the style of Roy McMakin )
Yellow Lacquer Beech Frames with Original Rush Seats and Cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Beech, Lacquer
Vintage Cast Aluminum Bell, Circa 1970's
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Aluminum Bell, Circa 1970's
the actual Bell is 5" dia x 6" tall
"in good vintage as found condition"
"nice form, patina and sound"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy
Vintage Spaghetti Waste Basket, 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spaghetti Waste Basket, 1960's
"great color and size"
"in good vintage as found condition"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
Danish Tall Back Ladder Dining Chair, Teak and Upholstery, 1965
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Niels Koefoed "LIS" High back ladder chairs in very nice shape. Very sturdy and ready to go! Use with a desk, or extra seating. Perfect to add to an existing set!
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Cavalier Tall Walnut Dresser
By Cavalier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cavalier High Dresser with 2 top doors that open to reveal to pull out drawers and one adjustable shelf. Bottom has 4 pull out drawers. Nice original condition! Matching low dress...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Large "Fat Lava" Garden Planter / Large Vessel, circa 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large "Fat Lava" Garden Planter / Large Vessel
circa 1970's
Great Size, Texture and "Fat Lava" Glaze
In good "as found" vintage condition with one "ding" along the rim - see images"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Large Cast Iron Garden Planter with Green Enamel Finish, France, c. 1950's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Cast Iron Garden Planter with Green Enamel Finish
France, circa 1950's
Great Green Color and Shape, Two Decorative Handles, Very Heavy
" in original vintage as found conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Enamel, Cast Iron
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