International Style Furniture
INTERNATIONAL STYLE
The International Style, a modernist movement within architecture and furniture design that was given its name by American architect Philip Johnson and historian Henry-Russell Hitchcock, was born during the 1920s and ’30s. It gained steam initially in Europe and then in the United States as a response to the first World War. Building projects associated with the movement, as well as vintage International Style chairs, tables and other furnishings, are minimal and pared back.
Pioneers of the International Style — architect Walter Gropius and his Bauhaus colleagues Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, De Stijl advocate and Dutch architect J.J.P. Oud and visionary designer Le Corbusier — stripped away decorative elements and placed considerable value on functionality and clean lines, integrating the use of industrial materials like steel, concrete and large sheets of glass in their work. Quite aptly, this mode of design and architectural style coincided with an era now known as the Machine Age and became a global symbol of modernism. The primary motive of its practitioners was to address the changing needs of a rapidly industrializing society, especially the demand for office complexes and apartments in large cities, through economical, technologically advanced, yet aesthetically pleasing designs for furniture and buildings.
“Space and light and order. Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep,” said Le Corbusier of the philosophy behind his practical modernist architecture.
The International Style’s designers and architects were inspired by the advantages afforded them by the era’s new technology and industrial machinery as well as state-of-the-art materials. Le Corbusier was fond of framing his buildings in steel but reinforced concrete made far more economic sense. He is probably most admired for the iconic private homes and commercial buildings that he designed or codesigned with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, which are spread across the world, from New York City to Paris to Chandigarh, India. Today, Breuer’s Wassily Lounge chair; the elegant LC series created by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand; and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich, are emblems of progressive modernist design and all make prominent use of tubular steel. Vintage originals are the prized cornerstone of collections.
“The International Style is probably the first fundamentally original and widely distributed style since the Gothic,” posited Johnson in the book that accompanied “Modern Architecture: International Exhibition,” an architectural show he cocurated with Hitchcock that featured the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Richard Neutra and others. While the term “International Style” had previously been circulating in Europe, when the show opened at the Museum of Modern Art in 1932, it yielded a much broader application of this important style of design.
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Style: International Style
Place of Origin: European
AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 "Bizantino"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AVeM murano multicolor vase "Bizantine" serie circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Bauhaus Memphis Art Architectural Geometric Wool Carpet/Rug, Blue Yellow Grey
Located in Halle, DE
Modern high quality rug with abstract geometric design in bauhaus or memphis manner.
Unique piece of german designer Friedrich W. Fritsch.
Only used before in exhibition/showroom.
Category
1980s German Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool
Painting Oil on Canvas by Pio Joris Important Italian Artist of the 19th centur
Located in Rome, IT
Pio Joris (Rome, 1843-1922).
The Via Flaminia, a Sunday morning," 1869, (winner of the Gold Medal Exhibition in Monaco, 1869)
with frame 160 x 83 cm.
Pio Joris attended the Istitu...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$52,110 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Bookcase Storage Self-Standing Italian Walnut Marble
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #6 is a bookcase and self standing storage unit, designed by SAGARÍA
Classic yet contemporary, essential yet extremely personal, Nemesi #6 wall unit is boldly defined by th...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Center piece in Murano glass with murrini signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Big Murano center piece with "murrini"
Category
1980s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Original Vintage French Poster,
Froid Philips
by Darigo
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Midcentury original vintage French poster, 'Froid Philips' by Darigo
Artist
Darigo
Year
1950
Dimensions:
160 x 120 cm
...
Category
1950s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Vintage French Poster,
Foire Internationale De Lyon
1959 by Piatti
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage French poster, 'Foire Internationale De Lyon', 1959 by Piatti
Piatti was a Swiss graphic artist, painter and book designer. He was a popular illustrator of child...
Category
1950s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian White Sculptural Fan Coffee Table 1970
s
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional Italian designer coffee table from the late 1970’s. This extremely rare table is made from individual steel slats, each painted in an off white palette, and arranged t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Carved buffet-chest of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved buffet-chest of drawers, France, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
height 170 cm depth 75 cm long 153 cm
Category
1860s French Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Sevres table lamp in handmade glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
France table lamp in handmade glass attributed to Sevres circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Sculpture Alto by Perrin
Perrin France
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture by Perrin & Perrin, French glass artists represented by Galerie Negropontes.
Measures: H 21 x L 18 x P 7 cm / H 8.3 x W 7.1 x D 2.7 inch
Martine and Jacki Perrin scu...
Category
2010s European International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Archimede Seguso sculpture in Murano opalino glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 in opalino Murano glass in big size and perfect conditions, To collectors.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Small Gilded Wooden Friezes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of small gilded wooden friezes in the shape of unusual rope bowls.
They can be hung under pictures or mirrors or..elsewhere. Elegant !
ref. O/4792/5 and 6.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
$829 / set
lacquer
glass table - Italy 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Dining room or desk table - Italy, 1980s
Thick and heavy crystal glass top resting on two graphic brown lacquered wooden legs.
Each leg is formed by a solid triangle that fits into...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Bookcase Storage Doble-Sided Metal Wood Pink Blue
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #5 is a bookcase and self standing storage unit, designed by SAGARÍA
Classic yet contemporary, essential yet extremely personal, Nemesi #5 wall unit is boldly defined by the two round painted-metal plates to serve as anchor to the wall. The verticals are rounded pipes customizable in height , while the four shelves and storage units can also be set at various heights upon request. The high can be adjusted during assembling. The Maximum high is 270cm.
Edges: extra gloss blue lacquer
Top: honed Calacatta gold marble
Frame: powder coated metal canapa extra matte
Body: extra gloss pink...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Savignac Bird
Au Musee De L’Affich
Original Vintage French Exhibition Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Savignac Bird 'Au Musee De L’Affich' original vintage French exhibition poster
"Savignac", was a French graphic artist famous for his comm...
Category
1980s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 "Bizantino"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 "Bizantino"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Italian Silver-Plated Candle Holders, Handcrafted Design, in stock
By FEDERICA PAOLI, CASPAL
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This set of 4 handcrafted silver-plated brass candle holders represents the perfect balance between sculptural form and Italian artisanal tradition. Designed by Federica Paoli and ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
New York Sofa by Katavolos, Litell and Kelley
Located in Barcelona, ES
New York sofa originally designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International, USA. This is an edition from ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Stunning Vintage Porcelain Table Lamps – Italian Style, Floral Design
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of large white porcelain table lamps, standing an impressive 66 cm tall. Featuring an elegant floral and leaf motif in sculptural relie...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bertoncello , Vases . Tobacco Glaze
By Bertoncello
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a beautiful pair of eramic vases by Bertoncello of Italy. Tobacco glaze which was very popular in Europe in the early 1960's
2 pieces
One piece 30 cm in height by 17cm wid...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Bruxelles Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Bruxelles armchair from 1960, Czech Republic.
Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the rooms in not only Classic style, but...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Roger
Robert Thibier from the 1960
s cocktail drinks console
Located in Alton, GB
Devil's in the details...This rare piece by Roger & Robert Thibier from the 1960's cocktail drinks console table is constructed from forged metalwork and incorporates faux marble pan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Clown in Murano glass attributed to Seguso Vetri dArte circa 1950.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in Murano glass attributed to Seguso Vetri dArte circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Kralik Bohemian multicolor glass vase circa 1900
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible KRALIK bohemian multicolor Art Nouveau glass vase circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modern Sling Sofa with Iron Frame and Original Red Upholstery, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! An Italian sling sofa in original red velvet upholstery set on an architectural tubular metal bases. The lines are exceptional. Every angle is a good angle. Superb as-is, this sofa is also a great candidate for re-upholstery in a fabric of your choice. Perfect in a studio, home or office setting this captivating minimal sofa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Libera Murano glass gray 1950 vase signed.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible LIBERO Murano glass gray 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Le Faguays bronze Art Deco "Pierrot e Columbine" signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Art Deco bronze signed Le Faguays from 1930 original representing "Pierrot and Columbina"
Category
1930s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Archimede Seguso bottle in Murano glass to Luxardo circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass bottle for Luxardo in two colors circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Handmade International Style Upholstered Mary Stool Brass, Textured Black/White
Located in Lisbon, PT
Playing with dichotomies between rough materials and soft textures, cold and hot materials, round and straight shapes is what Mary stool is all about. A great accent piece that can b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAULI&C Murano glass black and white circa 1990 vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible attributed PAULI&C. Murano black and white vase circa 1990.
Category
1990s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Herve Morvan Original Vintage Poster,
Salon De L’enfance
Yellow Rooster
By Herve Masson
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage poster by Herve Morvan, 'Salon De L’enfance' Yellow Rooster
"Youth, Sports, Leisure" Camp for children; Herve Morvan is a french ar...
Category
1960s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Sculpture Bolero by Perrin
Perrin France
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture by Perrin & Perrin, Galerie Negropontes, 2021
Measures: H 22.5 x L 19 x P 7 cm / H 8.7 x W 7.5 x D 2.7 inch
Martine and Jacki Perrin sculpt together as one, forming ...
Category
2010s European International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Velo - Moteur Thomann
, Mid-20th Century Original French Lithograph Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Velo - Moteur Thomann', mid-20th century original French lithograph poster
Artist:
Anonymous
Dimensions:
59 x 40 cm
Condition:
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
Napoleone Martinuzzi VENINI c 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano vase Napoleone Martinuzzi to Venini circa 1930
Category
1930s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Luxury Dining Table Root Wood Metal Base Red Fin
Located in San Polo, Parma
Sacripante is a table - Freedom is the ultimate luxury. Designed by SAGARÍA
Sacripante stands out for its proportions, play of volumes and unexpected finishes. Geometry, colors an...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bronze Sculpture Nocturnal by Perrin
Perrin France
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture by Perrin & Perrin, French glass artists represented by Galerie Negropontes, 2021
Measures: H 23 x L 19.5 x P 8 cm / H 9 x W 7.5 x D 3.14 inch
Martine and Jacki Perr...
Category
2010s French International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Design Lamps in White Enamelled Sheet Metal, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this stunning pair of vintage lamps in white enamelled sheet metal, dating from the second half of the 20th century (circa 1970-198...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Sideboard Self-Standing Italian Walnut Wood Marble
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #4 is a sideboard and storage unit with shelves, designed by SAGARÍA
The round painted-metal pedestal bases, the rigorous yet playful tubular framing narrative along with the...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mid-1970s Original Vintage French Festival Poster,
Festival D
automne
, 1973
By Arman
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Mid-1970s original vintage French festival poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973
Artist:
Arman
Dimensions:
158 x 109 cm
Year:
1973.
Category
1970s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,040 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Murano glass table lamp Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Paolo Venini’s glass table lamp is a stunning piece of art, crafted with exquisite Murano glass. The lamp features vibrant colors and unique shapes, showcasing the skillful artistry ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Swivel Stool Ribbed Wood Velvet Seat Italian Walnut
Located in San Polo, Parma
Sga Bello is a swivel stool, designed by Studio Sagarìa.
Bold and asymmetrical, Sga Bello has his design rooted in the mix of Milan’s and New York City’s narratives, with nods to bo...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Seguso Vetri D
Arte Murano red vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vaso em vidro artistico soprado de Murano sendo peça unica em cor exuberante e perfeito estado de conservação.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier&Toso Murano glass rubi circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass rubi iridescent circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso sculpture in Murano glass
Sfumato oro
circa 1950.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass sculpture in "sfumato oro" bird circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
T’en Fais Pas, C’est Une Bicyclette Sparting
, Original Lithograph Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'T’en Fais Pas, C’est Une Bicyclette Sparting', original lithograph poster
T’en Fais Pas, C’est Une Bicyclette Sparting - "Don't worry, this is a sparting bicycle"
Artist
Anon...
Category
Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Italian table lamp. Guido Bitossi established the “Manifattura Maioliche Artistiche” in 1921, producing typical local crafts. Traditional production was revived under the a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vennini Glass Shades Originals
By Bf Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great find of Glass shades that came from 4 or 5 Large Chandeliers in an Los Angeles Restaurant that closed .They have been packed up and in storage ove...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass
$120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Exotic Bird Parrot Garden Figure Majolica Handcrafted and Hand Painted
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted majolica figure is perfect for your interior or garden. The material is frost resistant and does not fade in sunlight. The tropical flair makes it a perfect complime...
Category
20th Century German International Style Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Attributed to Venini ashtray in Murano glass bicolor circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible ashtray in Murano glass bicolor attributed to Venini circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury European City Marina Scene Signed Zint Lov, 1966
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An original oil painting in a gilded wood frame signed by an unknown artist Zint Lov and dated 1966. The painting is in the style of Raoul Dufy and shows a Harbour scene full of boat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Saarinen table lamp in glass and metal attributed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp attributed to Eero Saarinen in glass and metal lacquered.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Rounded Coffee Table Italian Walnut Marble Top Green
Located in San Polo, Parma
Tanghero is a coffe table, designed by Studio Sagaría.
TANGHERO’s design narrative blend the craftsman’s painstaking attention to detail with the artist’s unerring instinct, creat...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This European Industrial light with cage. Heavy steel and metal housing a fantastic ribbed glass that refracts light in a great way.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech International Style Furniture
$685 / set
Tall Barovier&Toso vase in Murano glass iridized circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass iridized vase circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Original Abstract Painting By Swedish Artist Kulo Green (1913-1972)
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Original abstract oil on board by Swedish artist Gustaf Holger Fritiof (1913-1972) who painted under the name Kulo Green.
The son of a master painter he studied at the Technical Eve...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Cocktail Cabinet Viennese Straw Italian Walnut
Located in San Polo, Parma
BONDO is a storage and cocktail cabinet. Designed by SAGARÍA
Both familiar and unique. the narrative of the geometric wings covered in Viennese woven-straw, the rounded contours tha...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Straw
Contemporary Sagaría Bookcase Storage Self-Standing Italian Walnut Black Marble
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #6 is a bookcase and self standing storage unit, designed by SAGARÍA
Classic yet contemporary, essential yet extremely personal, Nemesi #6 wall unit is boldly defined by the ...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
International Style furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique International Style furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used International Style furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Bontempi Casa, SoShiro, Archimede Seguso, and Matias Sagaría. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $70,000 while the average work can sell for $2,272.
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