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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
Luxury Pull Handle, Various Metal Leather Color Finishes Square Shape Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Door & drawer pull handle Artisanal architectural elements that privilege the sense of touch. Made with brass, metal precision pieces cnc turned that are hand finished using uniqu...
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2010s Spanish International Style Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp With Lamp Shade In Hand Marbled Silk
Located in Hamburg, DE
The crystal ball is mounted an a chrome base Size crystal base 10cm Dia x 120cm H including bulb socked Total height table lamp: base with lamp shade 40cm, Lamp shade is hand crafted...
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1630s French Antique International Style Furniture

Materials

Crystal

1960s International Style Sofa Table in Walnut with Integrated Drawers
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined sofa table from the 1960s reflects the principles of the International Style, a movement that bridged architecture and furniture design in the postwar era. Defined by cl...
Category

1960s German Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

Orbe Wall Lamp Small, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass Aluminium, Yellow
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Orbe is a wall lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment. The piece has a simple structure, composed by the minimum required for its functionality: the front box houses the light source and provides the weight that supports the set; the conical plate has the function of gradually rebounding the light, creating a nuance of shade that encicles its volume; the back support provides stability to the piece and completes its silhouette. Each of these elements is marked by the use of different colors and finishes that seek to emphasize the precise constitution of the Orbe lamp. Its name alludes to the aesthetics of the object, given by the conjunction of the geometric design with its metallic finishes and matte colors. At the same time, the circular reflector that surrounds the frontal totem sets...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Orbe Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass Aluminum, Black and Silver
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Orbe is a wall lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment. The piece has a simple structure, composed by the minimum required for its functionality: the front box houses the light source and provides the weight that supports the set; the conical plate has the function of gradually rebounding the light, creating a nuance of shade that encicles its volume; the back support provides stability to the piece and completes its silhouette. Each of these elements is marked by the use of different colors and finishes that seek to emphasize the precise constitution of the Orbe lamp. Its name alludes to the aesthetics of the object, given by the conjunction of the geometric design with its metallic finishes and matte colors. At the same time, the circular reflector that surrounds the frontal totem sets...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brazilian tapestry signed Bandeirantes 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible tapestry signed Tapetes Bandeirantes 1950
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1950s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Tapestry

Leme Table, Low, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Grey Alba Marble
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to operate underwater, where everything is lighter and, all movement, more fluid. Based on...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble

Leme Table, Low, by RAIN, Contemporary Side Table, Brazilian Granite
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to operate underwater, where everything is lighter and, all movement, more fluid. Based on...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Granite

Elegant John Somers Pewter Pitcher
Located in Raleigh, US
Classic John Somers Pewter Water or Juice Pitcher Elevate your table with this elegant mid-20th-century pewter pitcher by renowned designer John Somers. Crafted in Brazil, this high-...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Orbe Wall Lamp Small, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass Aluminium
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Orbe is a wall lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment. The piece has a simple structure, composed by the minimum required for its funct...
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ferrão Pendant Lamp, 210cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão lamps are composed of a metallic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also se...
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Orbe Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass Aluminium, Silver Blue
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Orbe is a wall lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment. ? The piece has a simple structure, composed by the minimum required for its functionality: the front box houses the light source and provides the weight that supports the set; the conical plate has the function of gradually rebounding the light, creating a nuance of shade that encicles its volume; the back support provides stability to the piece and completes its silhouette. Each of these elements is marked by the use of different colors and finishes that seek to emphasize the precise constitution of the Orbe lamp. ? Its name alludes to the aesthetics of the object, given by the conjunction of the geometric design with its metallic finishes and matte colors. At the same time, the circular reflector that surrounds the frontal totem sets...
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Center piece in Murano glass with murrini signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Big Murano center piece with "murrini"
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1980s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Ferrão Wall Lamp, 210cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Chrome
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão lamps are composed of a metallic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also se...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Vintage Rugs, Oriental Carpet Traditional Beige handmade Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Featuring a grande central medallion and highly decorative surround design, this handwoven wool rug is sure to uplift any room. Constructed on a cream background with deep blue, beig...
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Mid-20th Century Indian International Style Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Contemporary Split Center Table by RAIN in Stainless Steel and White Marble
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Split tables are the result of a subtle intervention in simple geometric forms. A circle and a square are cut, creating tables composed of two independent ...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Samuel Marx Pair of Unique Custom Sconces from the Morton D May House St. Louis
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique pair of sconces from the entrance hall of the Samuel Marx designed masterpiece home of retail magnate and art patron Morton D. May. Sold with photocopy of original blueprint i...
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1940s American Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...
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1980s French Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Paper

Spacemaker Press Landmarks Series, Public Architecture Sculpture, Volumes 1-6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spacemaker Press Landmarks Series, Paperback, volumes 1-6 Public Architectural Landscapes and Sculpture Gardens • 01 Barnsdall Park: A New Master Plan for Frank Lloyd Wright’s C...
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1990s American International Style Furniture

Materials

Paper

Dos Gallos Custom Wood and Iron Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom douglas fir beam console with custom hand-forged iron base. Can be made custom in different style base and in a variety of finishes. Shown here in an open grain ebony finish. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture

Materials

Iron

Take a Seat, International Style Chair, Dining Chair, Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Designed for whom to write their own Tabula Rasa in comfort and style. Take a seat is one of the chair interpretations of Kontra which consists a solid wal...
Category

2010s Turkish International Style Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Bonhams Butterfield Furniture and Decorative Arts Auction Catalogue, 2004
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An auction catalogue from the Bonhams & Butterfield New York sale of 20th century furniture and decorative arts. The sale featured a wonderful collection of Art Deco furniture and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture

Materials

Paper

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian 19th Fauno in bronze circa 1850.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible FAUNO in bronze made in Italy circa 1850 playing flutes.
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1850s Italian Antique International Style Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique International Style Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

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
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1860s French Antique International Style Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Take a Seat, International Style Chair, Dining Chair, Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Designed for whom to write their own Tabula Rasa in comfort and style. Take a seat is one of the chair interpretations of Kontra which consists a solid wa...
Category

2010s Turkish International Style Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Aldo Tura Cruet Stand Made from Crystal Glass and Varnished Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful and unique cruet stand by Italian creator Aldo Tura. It has a varnished brown leather foot with glowing brass hardware and cut glas...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Square Textured Gold Paintings by Rebecca Koury for Neiman Marcus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Inspired by Nature and elements, Rebecca Koury is a vert talented artist creating very unique pieces. This beautiful pair was picked from a series of 9 paintings titled, “Echoes”. Th...
Category

Early 2000s American International Style Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wing Open Weave Brown Leather Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The chair's distinct shape is enveloped in meticulously woven leather, enhancing both its style and comfort.
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2010s Philippine International Style Furniture

Materials

Leather

Wing Open Weave Brown Leather Chair
Wing Open Weave Brown Leather Chair
$1,500 Sale Price / item
22% Off
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

Ari Geometric Armchair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Ari Chair is a true work of artistry in woodworking, showcasing a complex yet elegant geometric design that is simply stunning. Crafted from countless pieces of wood and finished to a smooth silky patina, this chair is offered in a choice of natural or rich reddish-brown tones. For added comfort, the chair comes with a taupe cotton seat...
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2010s Philippine International Style Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Ari Geometric Armchair
Ari Geometric Armchair
$2,695 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Brass Two Branch Wall Light, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A brass two-branch wall light, 20th century With two scrolling branches issuing from an urn with a sprouting flame, all on a carved wood plate w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown International Style Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Italian Silver-Plated Candle Holders, Handcrafted Design, in stock
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

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

Ottoman Silk Hand Dyed Handwoven Velvet Cushion
Located in London, GB
It's one of the oldest known forms of textile decoration, but pinpointing the precise origin of ikat is virtually impossible. What is known is that the term ikat comes from the Malay...
Category

2010s Turkish International Style Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Silk

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

Large Six-Panel Steve McQueen Portrait Painting by Detroit Artist Billy Couch
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large six-panel Steve Mcqueen portrait painting by Detroit artist Billy Couch. Acrylic on canvas . Six separate panels hung individually . Each measure...
Category

2010s American International Style Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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

Sleek Stainless Steel Pendant by Dutch Designer Harco Loor
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very nice halogen hanging lamp made by Dutch designer Harco Loor. This item was made in the late nineties of the past century. Its sleek shape ensures ...
Category

1990s Dutch International Style Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Attributed to Venini ashtray in Murano glass bicolor circa 1950
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

Bertoncello , Vases . Tobacco Glaze
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

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.
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1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall French Barristers Filing Cabinet, Notaire’s Bookcase
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a traditional French Cartonniere, the top section holds 10 removable brass fitted box files. The main body of the cabinet is made in pine and it has a two-door shelved cupbo...
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Early 20th Century French International Style Furniture

Materials

Pine

New Contemporary Transitional Gray Area Rug with Minimalist International Style
Located in Dallas, TX
​​30146 New Contemporary Transitional Gray Area Rug with Minimalist International Style 05'09 x 08'08. ​Striking in its style and delicate beauty, this transitional area rug features...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian International Style Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Circular Box and Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Japanese Satsuma earthenware circular box and cover decorated in enamels and gilt with cover showing birds and trees reserved on foliate scrolls on a m...
Category

20th Century International Style Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece, silver-plated on brass with a very large faceted central column, the top of the lamp simulates a candle ...
Category

Early 1900s Antique International Style Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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

Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1970 vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1970 vase.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage 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

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

Archimede Seguso sculpture in Murano glass "sfumatto oro" circa 1950 Museo
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso "sfumatto oro"sculpture in Murano glass circa 1950. Museo.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture

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Paper

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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