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.
Featured Pieces
Sculptural Ikebana Ceramic Vase, circa 1965
By Toyo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculptural Ikebana Ceramic Vase
circa 1965
double "spout"
great color, glaze and size
"have not been able to find another example"
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Cigar Ashtray, circa 1965
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cigar Ashtray attributed to Bitossi
marked Italy on the bottom, circa 1965
great color, glaze and patina
some loss of glaze through out which just more Bohemiam character
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
Italian Lidded Jar for Rosenthal Netter, circa 1965
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Lidded Jar for Rosenthal Netter, circa 1965
retains the original Rosenthal Netter label on the bottom
"great color and size"
some small chips. lid fits a little loose
"Rose...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
Spanish Gesso, Gilt and Wood Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Gilt and Gesso Wall Mirror on a wood sub-structure. In amazing condition! Gesso and Gilt shows just the minimum and perfect amount of wear. Mirror probably dates from th...
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Art Pottery by artist Walter Darby Bannard, 1978 (sold separately)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pottery by artist Walter Darby Bannard, 1978
blue - 8" tall x 4 1/2" wide - 1979
white - 6" tall x 5 1/2" wide - 1978
yellow - 4" tall x 5 1/2" wide - 1978
beautiful glaze, color ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Expressionist Vases
Materials
Clay
"Clarita" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1984
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Clarita" Art Glass Sculpture,
circa 1984, unsigned
In the style of Timo Sarpaneva
light scratches on the top and bottom
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Red Terracotta Sculpture of Seated Nude, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Terracotta Sculpture of Seated Nude
circa 1960
signed - artist unknown
nice color and size
small chip near foot
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
"Magnetic Lands" Silkscreen AP#17 by Walter Darby Bannard, 1979
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Magnetic Lands" by Walter Darby Bannard, 1979
Silkscreen AP#17, pencil signed
overall size: 30" tall x 42 1/2" wide
Image size: 22 1/2" tall x 34" wide
some spotting along the pe...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
"Unique Design" Glass and Brass Console Table, circa 1975
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glass and Brass Console Table, circa 1975
unique geometric design
Milo Baughman / Harvey Probber style
1/2" thk. glass
hollow brass tubing
spotting and some discoloration on the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Tang Dynasty Style Cast Iron Horse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tang Dynasty Style Decorative Cast Iron Horse
20th Century
"great color and patina"
one hairline cracks
some surface rust
lots of sand / sediment on the interior - see images
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Stelton Anniversary Edition Hot Water Pitcher and Teapot Set
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Piece Stelton Ware Set Designed by Arne Jacobsen. Teapot, Hot Water Pitcher and Tea Strainer sit upon an 11.5" Tray. All pieces are with their boxes and our from Anniversary Edit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original Vintage Soviet Poster "Read Books and be Educated" 1967
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Vintage Soviet Poster
"Read Books and be Educated"
1967
unframed, some damage, wrinkles and folds, etc. - see images
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
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