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
Large Pair of Mediterranean Style Wrought Iron Sconces 1920
s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very stylish large pair of traditional Mediterranean style wrought and cast iron wall sconces with the original black and gold paint.
These have been recently re-wired and are read...
Category
Early 20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,325 Sale Price / set
25% Off
White Leather in Natural Colors
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1410 - White leather in natural colors and special processing , so the edges have no waviness and adhere perfectly to the floor.
Now with an interesting price because I'm closing...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather
$810 Sale Price
20% Off
A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
By Karl Muller
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A rare pair of miniature terrestrial and celestial globes.
by K. Müller, 1822
Karlsruhe, Germany
Diameter globes: 7 cm. Total high: 14,5 cm.
Each with 12 hand-coloured engraved p...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
$13,403 Sale Price
25% Off
Indian Buffalo in Wood of the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century Indian buffalo in wood
Very beautiful Indian work representing an elongated buffalo which has a superb patina and some rest of his original polychromy
The buffa...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C. English Large Brass Handled Copper Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super-sized, hand-hammered copper pot with brass carrying handles, England, circa 1860.
Very heavy, beautifully hand made with a thick rolled rim.
Showing hammer marks to the int...
Category
19th Century English Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Cenedese Murano glass pink with gold circa 1950 center piece.
By Cenedese
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Cenedese Murano glass pink with gold center piece circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Abide Marble Side Table in Yellow
Located in Istanbul, TR
Handcrafted Abide marble side tables are the modern interpretation of the iconic evil eye symbol. The Evil Eye protection consists of an eponym...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble
$3,460 / item
Ottoman Handwoven Silk Stripe Cushion
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning handwoven cushion, an exquisite piece that beautifully blends the rich heritage of the Ottoman Empire with contemporary elegance. Featuring vibrant pink, blu...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
By Barbini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Alfredo Barbini Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Early 21st Century Vietri Hand-Crafted Italian Porcelain Leaf Dish Set – 3 Piece
By Vietri
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant three-piece porcelain leaf set showcases the renowned hand-crafted artistry associated with Vietri, Italy, a region celebrated for its ceramic traditions. Made in the ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antler cutlery set 1960 Blackforest
Located in Vienna, AT
Description:
Mid-20th-century cutlery set dating to around 1960, featuring knife blades made of stainless steel with an etched stag motif. The handles are crafted from antler, giving...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Willy Guhl Loop Chair 1st edition with original wood 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible original from the 50s Loop Chair by Willy Guhl with wood in the base in perfect conditions. Fantastic.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano glass blue and yellow circa 1950 vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano glass blue and yellow circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Coffee Table .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present coffee table from 1960.
The coffee table was produced in the Czech Republic, condition is very good.
The coffee table is primarily a prod...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
$953
Contemporary Book Shelf Stand
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Solid wood with natural finish and metallic shelves. Silver and black.
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Luxury Pull Handle, Various Metal
Leather Color Finishes Classic Shape. Brass
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...
Category
2010s Spanish International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The bread board is an organically shaped wooden tray carved from one solid piece of walnut wood. It is beautifully sized with a crumb catcher and a small...
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Beads
Archimede Seguso Ashtray in Murano Glass with Gold and Air Bubbles
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Murano ashtray made by Archimede Seguso for cigars with bubbles and gold.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier&Toso "cordonato oro" tall vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible tall vase by Barovier&Toso "cordonato oro" circa 1950. Beautiful and perfect.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century English And American Brass And Oak Navy Ship Barometers Set 3
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of three English and American 20th century barometers. They are carved oak and brass by a variety of makers including Taylor Made. US Navy barometer has a few chips.
Category
Mid-20th Century English International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Original Vintage French Poster,
La Marmotte
, 1904
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Early 20th century original vintage French poster, 'La Marmotte', 1904
Artist:
A Barreress
Year:
1904
Dimensions:
125 x 86 cm
Condition:
Great condition
Format: ...
Category
Early 20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Frederick Edward Joseph Goff Painting View of Westminster, Watercolor
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming watercolor on board by Frederick Edward Joseph Goff, depicting a delicate view of Westminster in London. Signed by the artist, this early 20th-century piece measures 11 × ...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian International Style Furniture
Materials
Paint
Georg Jansen Butterknife Sterling Silver from 1904
By Georg Jensen
Located in Vienna, AT
A finely crafted sterling silver butter knife designed by Georg Jensen in 1904. Exemplifying Jensen’s early mastery of functional elegance, the piece combines simple, flowing lines w...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Nine Brass Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1960s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of nine brass wall hooks designed by Herta Baller in Austria during the 1960s. With their clean, sculptural forms and warm brass finish, they exemplify the understated elegance...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Herta Baller Brass Coat Hook 1960 Set of 4
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of timeless brass wall hooks produced by Herta Baller in Austria during the 1960s. Their clean, sculptural form reflects the refined simplicity of mid-century Austrian design. ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Swimming Pool Table by RAIN, Small Side Table
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The contemporary swimming pool table which also functions as a small contemporary styled side table.
The inspiration for this collection comes fro...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Flavio Poli Murano glass amber circa 1950 center piece.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece amber in Murano glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri dArte circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Four
4
Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Otto Gerdau, Italy, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! This ultra-stylish set of stacking accent chairs is the epitome of functional art featuring newly reupholstered hair on hide seats and seatbacks. With fabulous, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mexican Sterling Silver Highball or Iced Tea Sipping – Stirring Straws, Set of 5
By Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of five hand made Sterling Silver highball or iced tea hollow sipping and stirring straws with abstract leaf shaped bowls. Mexico, Circa 1940s.
The bowls are shaped as stylize...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk
Sons Sterling Silver Liquor Collar Tag, Engraved Scotch – 1860s
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the S. Kirk & Sons Silver Company in Baltimore, Maryland, a sterling silver liquor collar tag, circa 1860s.
The oval tag has a Repousse Rose and floral garland border, and is e...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Original Art Deco Furnishing Advertisement
Au Louvre
Vintage Poster, 1935
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Art Deco furnishing department advertisement 'Au Louvre' vintage poster
Artist
Anonymous
Year
1935
Dimensions
72 x 53cm
Condition
Good.
Category
1930s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Cenedese Murano glass set of pears with bubbles circa 1950
By Cenedese
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible set Cenedese Murano glass pears multicolor circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Leather in Natural Color
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1325 - Leather in natural color: the edges have no waviness and adhere perfectly to the floor. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing my activities.
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather
$714 Sale Price
25% Off
AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 "Bizantino"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 vase "Bizantino"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
An Original Italian Front of House Walnut Greeter, this is a very impo...
Category
19th Century Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Archimede Seguso "sfumato oro" sculpture in Murano glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso "sfumato oro" circa 1950 in perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Dryad Wooden Paper Guillotine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large dryad wooden paper Guillotine
Well used and still working well, the makers name is in the centre of the front, all in good used condition,
...
Category
Early 20th Century International Style Furniture
Materials
Beech
Porto Center Table, by RAIN, Contemporary Center Table, Laminated Oakwood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Porto low tables are composed of a circular top that seems to rest on a sturdy oblong base. Lightness and weight overlap creating a harmonic and unconventional monoblock.
The unagreement between the geometry of the elements generates irregular pieces capable of evoking movement, as they elude the gaze, changing according to the viewing angle.
The tables give continuity to the Porto collection, whose inspiration comes from the weight and scale...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s International Style Sofa Table in Walnut with Integrated Drawers
By Rolf Benz
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
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Sideboard Double-sided Glass Marble Italian Walnut
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #2 is a double sided fluted glass sideboard, designed SAGARÍA
The round painted-metal pedestal bases, the clean pattern of the tambour along the discrete technical solutions ...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble
Original Vintage French Theatre and Cabaret Poster by René Gruau, 1966
By René Gruau
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage French theatre and cabaret poster by René Gruau, 1966
René Gruau was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated portrayal of fashion d...
Category
1960s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Staffordshire Enamel Old Hall Pink Clover Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Staffordshire Enamels Old Hall trinket box, England, circa 1980s.
A hand-enameled Clover and Butterfly design on a pink base with copper framing.
A Butterfly appears on the interi...
Category
1980s English Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Swimming Pool Table, Large, by RAIN, Contemporary Table, Metal and Painted Glass
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The contemporary swimming pool table. The inspiration for this collection comes from dreamlike images of leisure and good times that swimming pools...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hand embroidered linen apron from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
This hand-embroidered linen apron from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, took design cues from leading chefs, resulting in the addition of clever loops and pockets.
The apron, partly inspired by the structure of a kimono, is made of absorbent linen, with a 400-gram-per-square-meter thread count. The Blakiston’s fish owl eyes motif was designed by celebrated Ainu artist Mamoru Kaizawa. It is hand embroidered using 100% silk, and its placement is reminiscent of a kimono obi...
Category
2010s Japanese International Style Furniture
Materials
Linen, Natural Fiber
Cenedese Murano glass green opaline circa 1950 basket.
By Cenedese
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible CENEDESE Murano glass green opaline circa 1950 basket.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri dArte Murano glass green "corroso" circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Seguso Vetri dArte Murano glass green "corroso" vase circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri dArte Murano glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass original from the fifths by Seguso Vetri dArte. Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano glass green iridescent circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass green iridescent circa 1950 vase. Design Dino Martens.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Tangka Painting of Manifestations of Padmasambhava Tibet, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A TANGKA PAINTING OF MANIFESTATIONS
OF PADMASAMBHAVA
TIBET, 20TH CENTURY
He appears as the Dorje Drolo.
He rides a fierce tigress, and brandishes a vajra in his right hand
and a ritual dagger...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan International Style Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Lofts of Amsterdam by Rudy Baeck, 1st Edition Hardbound Book
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lofts of Amsterdam by Rudy Stevens and Philippe de Baeck, hardbound with jacket, First Edition, 2000
“Lofts of Amsterdam” is a book about residential and commercial lofts in Amste...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Double-Sided Sideboard Wood Marquiña Marble Black
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #2 is a double sided wooden sideboard, designed SAGARÍA
The round painted-metal pedestal bases, the clean pattern of the tambour along the discrete technical solutions are th...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble
Attractive Set of 12 Demitasse Spoons
Sugar Tongs .925 in Fitted Fanshaped Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive set of 12 demitasse spoons and sugar tongs in fitted fan-shaped box, by Thedeodor Olsens in Bergen, Norway. Done in .925 sterling silver with different colored guilloch...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian International Style Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Carved Italian Alabaster Lovebird Table Lamp Italian, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Carved Italian Alabaster Lovebird Table Lamp Italian, 20th Century
Two piece shade over column in white alabaster with gray inclusions
Finely carved peach faced lovebird with glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
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....
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Other
The International Book of Lofts, Slesin
Cliff, Hardcover 1986
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The International Book of Lofts Hardcover – 1st Edition, 1986 – by Suzanne Slesin, Stafford Cliff, and Daniel Rozensztroch
A visual feast of some of the most spectacular and inge...
Category
1980s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
1950s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Jewel Closure Evening Clutch with Coin Purse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the mid-late 1950s, a gold mesh evening clutch made by Whiting and Davis, the company who invented superior quality metallic mesh design and fashion, from the late 1890s into the 20th century.
The envelope shaped evening bag is complete with two enclosures, a matching gold mesh coin purse...
Category
Mid-20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large Archimede Seguso italian bicolor 1950 Murano Glass Cornucopia
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible bicolor with gold cornucopia by Archimede Seguso in Murano glass circa 1950, fantastic.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini table lamp in orange Murano glass circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big table lamp in Murano glass orange attributed to Venini&C. circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Handcrafted T
nalak Diagonal Knot Weave Cushion Cover
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
Measures: 50 x ...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Other
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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