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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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese International Style Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wall Hanging Knife Set in Brazilian Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Eye-catching cutlery as art! The set of six knives are constructed with rosewood handles wrapping stainless metal blades made in Japan. The case for the knives can stow in your drawer or better yet mount on your wall for display with it's original wall mounting design. This rare set is often attributed to Danish Modern construction in keeping with the materials and design elements of the knife handles...
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1960s Japanese Vintage International Style Furniture

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Rosewood

Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity ...
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1980s American Vintage International Style Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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...
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1960s French Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Paper

Napoleone Martinuzzi VENINI c 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano vase Napoleone Martinuzzi to Venini circa 1930
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1930s 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...
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1950s Czech Vintage International Style Furniture

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Metal

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 ...
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2010s European International Style Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Femur Black Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather Set x 6 by Atra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Femur chair dining set in walnut and Velvet by Atra. Designer - Alexander Diaz Anderson. L 58.5cm/23.00” W 45.7cm/17.9” H 83.8cm/32.9” Seat Height 47.0c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican International Style Furniture

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Walnut

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...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Hand-Woven Carpet Rug, Morocco, c. 1960 s
Located in Deland, FL
Handwoven and dyed by women of the Berber tribes of Morocco this extraordinary Boucherouite (meaning 'scrap' or 'rag' in Arabic) rug is absolutely stunning! The treasured skills of w...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage International Style Furniture

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Wool

Contemporary minimalist steel, brass and glass solitary Vase V1
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
V1 vase by Paulo Goldstein, Brazilian contemporary design, blown glass and steel is part of a series of vases inspired in the observation of the natural lines of the flowers and leav...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel

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...
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2010s French International Style Furniture

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Bronze

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

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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...
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1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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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...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

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Marble, Metal

Large French Art Glass and Brass Tazza Dish
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French art glass and brass tazza dish A delightful piece from France, the asymmetric art glass dish is set on a gilt brass base, a beautiful des...
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1960s Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mid-1970s Original Vintage French Festival Poster, Festival D automne , 1973
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Mid-1970s original vintage French festival poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973 Artist: Arman Dimensions: 158 x 109 cm Year: 1973.
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1970s French Vintage International Style Furniture

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Paper

Barovier&Toso Murano glass rubi circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass rubi iridescent circa 1950 vase.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Murano glass table lamp 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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique International Style Furniture

Materials

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano 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...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Ceramic

Terracota polychromed bust of woman with flowers signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big bust of woman with multicolor flowers in terracota signed A.TALLARI 1992
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1990s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

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

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Paper

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
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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.
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1970s Finnish Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Red Carpet Floral Rug, Traditional Handmade Rugs Sale Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant handmade wool rug was woven by master weavers on looms in Afghanistan. The central design features a rich red background with beige, cream and gold accent colors that make up the symmetrical, floral design. Intricately woven with realistic floral patterns through both the centre and contrasting border. This elegant carpet area rug has been constructed with the finest locally sourced hand-spun wool and cotton. The rich colors and tones seen in this piece come from natural dyeing techniques which have been used for generations. The high-quality methods and ingredients employed by the master rug weavers are what makes this wool rug a unique work of art. Place this wool rug in any room for an instant uplift, easily style as a bedroom, living room, dining room or kitchen rug. This piece is suitable for both Classic and contemporary home interior styles. Red carpet floral rug, traditional handmade rugs sale...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan International Style Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vennini Glass Shades Originals
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vennini Glass Shades Originals
Vennini Glass Shades Originals
$120 Sale Price / set
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Wine Red Traditional Runner Rug, Burgundy Wool Carpet Runner Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
This modern Zielger runner rug features a traditional Sultanabad design. Woven on a loom in Afghanistan by master weavers. Woven with the finest hand-spun wool, which has been dyed u...
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1990s Afghan International Style Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Midcentury European City Marina Scene Signed Zint Lov, 1966
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...
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Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture

Materials

Canvas

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...
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20th Century International Style Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano 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...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

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

Large University Anatomical Chart “Bones” by Turner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large University anatomical chart “Bones” by Turner W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Anatomy and Physiology by Dr William Turner, Professor of Anatomy Un...
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Early 20th Century International Style Furniture

Materials

Linen

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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1970 vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1970 vase.
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1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
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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 ...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Vase in ceramic signed .Dubois
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vase in ceramic signed P Dubois and dated 67 in perfect conditions
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1960s French Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Round Coffee Table Italian Walnut Marble Top Grey
Located in San Polo, Parma
Tanghero #1 is a coffee table, designed by Studio Sagaría TANGHERO is a series of tables in different sizes, distinguished by the pronounced presence of his round base. Shaped by fo...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Large University Anatomical Chart “Ligamnets” by Turner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large University Anatomical chart “Ligamnets” by Turner W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Anatomy and Physiology By Dr William Turner, Professor of Anatomy University of Edinburgh/A J Nystrom & Co US Agents Chicago This is Plate 2, Ligaments, by Turner, it is large lithograph set...
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Early 20th Century International Style Furniture

Materials

Linen

Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Located in London, GB
The SoShiro Pok collection salt mill and pepper grinder set is crafted from walnut wood, embedded with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-ox...
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2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Double-Sided Sideboard Canaletto Wood Marble Green
Located in San Polo, Parma
NEMESI #1 is a doble sided wooden sideboard, designed by SAGARÍA The clean geometry and the authentic eloquence of the material, the solid Canaletto walnut doors mixed with the Cala...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted T nalak Basket Weave Cushion Cover 50x50cm
Located in LONDON, GB
Handcrafted cushion cover made with naturally dyed and delicately woven T’nalak cloth from Abaca fibres and fastened with coconut shell buttons Colour: light sand 50 x 50 cm 19....
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2010s Philippine International Style Furniture

Materials

Other

Zecchin Martinuzzi circa 1930 Murano glass
By Zecchin Martinuzzi
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass original to the period attributed to Zecchin Martinuzzi circa 1930.
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1930s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam
Located in Udaipur, IN
The Glyph sconce speaks in patterns and symbols. Carved in reclaimed teak with an oiled finish, its geometry is at once ancient and modern. The circular surface reveals intersecting ...
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2010s Indian International Style Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Cocktail Double-Sided Cabinet Italian Walnut Marble
Located in San Polo, Parma
BONDO is a storage and cocktail cabinet. Designed by SAGARÍA Both familiar and unique. The narrative of the the rounded contours that curve gracefully around the sides and the hidde...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble

Basa drinks cabinet Luxurious Italian Hand Made Details Unique Furniture
Located in Roma, IT
The drinks cabinet created by the award winning designer, Gustavo Martini, was conceived with a reference to "Portuguese stones", as are named in Brazil the Portuguese origin basalt ...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hand carved solid oak side table with marble gems from SoShiro Pok collection
Located in London, GB
The side table from the SoShiro Pok collection is hand carved in Italy from solid oak, finished in turtle dove grey, and embellished with inlaid polished marble gems. This ergonomic ...
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2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble

3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
Located in London, GB
The Mini Aid Wellness Cabinet from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, was initially imagined as a large-scale med...
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2010s Japanese International Style Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Bookcase Storage Doble-Sided Metal Wood Red White
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 th...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Shells Necklace by Compagnia del Tabacco
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The necklace was placed on a small base of cm. 20x h.28, so it seems very big , but IT IS instead of a NORMAL SIZE. Central part with light green lighr yellow leather fringes and lit...
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1990s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Shell

Western European Wool and Silk Tufted Rug Alchemy
By Alexander s Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Wool and Silk Tufted Rug Alchemy Alexander's Collection rug from "Jewelry" limited edition. This design "Alchemy" is a modern creation and a new vision of contempora...
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2010s Chinese International Style Furniture

Materials

Wool

Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection
Located in London, GB
The wine decanter is an organically shaped hand-blown borosilicate glass carafe. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd...
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2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture

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Blown Glass

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.