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
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Featured Pieces
Expressionist Surrealist Painting style of G. Abercrombie by LW Cochran, 1966
By Tanguy, Gertrude Abercrombie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expressionist Surrealist Landscape Painting
in the style of Gertrude Abercrombie
singed and dated: LW Cochran, June 2, 1966
in original wood frame
"a haunting empty landscape with...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Softwood
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8 plus 3 Serving Pieces. Elegant 1960's Design named after one of his daughters! Elongated Beautiful Design, will make the worst meal t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tom Torrens Cast Aluminum Nautical Scene
By Tom Torrens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tom Torrens Cast aluminum hanging nautical wall sculpture which includes the sun, sstarfishes, and sailboat. Whimsical cast aluminum freeze composition that shows a very nice patina...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Tom Torrens Cast Aluminum grouping of palm trees
By Tom Torrens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tom Torrens Cast aluminum palm trees. Overlapping trees make up the composition of this hanging wall piece that sits away from the wall by about 3 inches. Has a great look and real...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Calder Hook Rug
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Calder hook rug in very nice original condition. Rug shows no signs of use! Colors are bright and rug overall looks very clean. Great splash of color for any room!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
David Hockney Exhibition Poster
By David Hockney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Hockney exhibition poster from 1981 paintings and drawings for the Metropolitan operas parade a French Triple Bill. Poster was ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Abstract Expressionist Painting style of J. Pollock signed R. Maloney, 1962
By Jackson Pollock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Colorful Abstract Expressionist / Drip Painting
in the style of Jackson Pollock
signed R. Maloney, 1962
paint on board in original vintage frame
"bright and colorful with the righ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Bronze Under the Sea Freize from NYC 1930
s Theatre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze under the sea architectural freeze. Said to be from a New York City theater awning trim from the 1930s. There was a grouping of 8 panels on first dibs a while back from the s...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Tom Torrens Aluminum Cast Sun
By Tom Torrens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aluminum cast sun probably dates to the 1970s sticks out from the wall about 5 inches mounting brackets let it float away from the wall. Very nice vintage condition showing nice pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Milo Baughman "Case" Walnut Floating Loveseats
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matched pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Even Arm "Case" floating loveseats. Beautiful figured walnut shells sit upon the Classic Baughman square tubed Bases. Entire line of F...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Trudi Gilliam Torch Cut and welded Sea Themed Metal Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Trudi Gilliam Artisan Torch Welded Basket. Trudi Gilliam has been making art in St. Croix, The Virgin Islands since the late 80's Pieces made up of many metals with found glass pie...
Category
Vintage 1980s Virgin Islands Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Tom Torrens Small cast aluminum Sun
By Tom Torrens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tom Torrens Cast Aluminum Sun has an overall Brutalist, casting style with a stylized face and eyes shows nice patina from being on an outside wall. I will be listing 5 of his Sun a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
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