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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Item Ships From: California
Style: International Style
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...
Category
1970s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Baker Furniture Bedside
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture bachelors Chests or small chest of drawers/bedside chest that dates to the end of the 20th century. The chest is in overall very go...
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mazel Tov decorative Collector Plate Metropolitan Museum of Art Jewish Museum
By Metropolitan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative Mazel Tov plate reproduction , of 18th century delft Metropolitan MMA TJM ,vintage excellent condition Hebrew Yiddish.
Category
20th Century Japanese International Style Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Dos Gallos Custom Oval Beehive Pedestal Dining Table in Walnut Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beehive pedestal table with oval top in Walnut. Can be made in any size and in a variety of woods, finishes as distress. As shown, in a dark wal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Dos Gallos Custom Long Skinny Wood Console Table with Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom console that can be made in Douglas fir, walnut or oak. Built up top to approximately 3 inches thick. Can be made in different sizes, and different finishes. Made in Los Ange...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Pair of Thai Naga Sculptures on Lucite Bases, circa 1880
Located in San Diego, CA
Used in Thailand as temple roof finials or in pairs at entrances to guard against evil spirits and natural disasters, the powerful, mystical naga ar...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Custom Mahogany Wood Round Beehive Pedestal Table by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom pedestal table in dark mahogany with beehive base. Measure: Top is 2 1/2" thick. Great dining or centre table. Can be made in any size and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Custom Round Dining/Center Pedestal Table in Walnut Wood by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning natural walnut pedestal table. Wood is absolutely gorgeous!
Can be made in any size and finish. As shown here in natural walnut. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio
CUS...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Spoleto Side Chairs for Knoll International in Caramel Red Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Caramel red leather with polished chrome frames, laced backs and spring connectors on underside. Price is per set of 4
Category
1970s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Dos Gallos Custom Wood Nightstand/Side Table with Drawer and Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom nightstand or side table with drawer and shelf. Can be made in any size, wood and finish. Shown here in Walnut with a medium dark wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Corkscrew Round Pedestal Dining or Centre Table in Oak Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oak corkscrew pedestal table in beautiful white ceruse finish. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
Custom Barley Twist Dining Table in Oak by Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos custom barley twist table seen here in oak with custom finish. Can be made in any size in a variety of finishes. As shown 96 x 44 x 30. All our custom pieces are bench mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Pencil Drawing by the Bolivian Surrealist Artist, Benjamin Mendoza y Amor Flores
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pencil Drawing on Paper by the Bolivian Surrealist artist, Benjamin Mendoza y Amor Flores (1935 - 2014), untitled of a Man laying on his back holding a large fish on top of him and b...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Collagraph Print by Tsuguo Yanai, "Broken Heart"
By Tsuguo Yanai
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Collagraph Print by Tsuguo Yanai (b. 1953, Hagi, Yamaguchi), titled “Broken Heart” in Japanese with the printing number 2/30 under the image on the left and pencil signatur...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Gorgeous Thick Carrara Marble Top and Chrome Base 70's Round Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous thick Carrara marble top and chrome base 70's round dining table.
Extremely heavy due to its rare thick marble top. The top comes apart from the base for easier transport...
Category
1970s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Dos Gallos Custom X Console Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom console or cabinet, with three doors and interiors shelves. Can be made in any configuration, size and finish and in a variety of woods. Shown here in Walnut with a medium dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Four Barcelona Chrome and Leather Chairs and Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching set of four original chrome and leather International Style Barcelona chairs and ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
The Barcelona chair and ottoman achieve the sereni...
Category
1960s Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Reika Iwami, Contemporary Japanese woodblock print
By Reika Iwami
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Contemporary Japanese woodblock print (Sosaku hanga) by the female artist Reika Iwami (b. 1927, Tokyo) titled “Water Fantasy A”of a setting full moon on th...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Custom Round Corkscrew Pedestal Table by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oak corkscrew table with dark cerused finish. Can be made in any size, wood or finish. Bench made and hand finished in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak, Mahogany, Walnut
Ma+39's Custom Pendant, Italy, 20th Century
By ma+39
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma+39's custom pendant, Italy, 20th century.
Totally customized: Dimensions, material, finishing, color
Lead time: 2/3 weeks.
Category
20th Century Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dos Gallos Custom Wood Nightstand with Drawer and Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom side table or nightstand with drawer and shelf. Can be made in any size and finish. As shown in alder with a walnut finish. Made in Los Angeles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Custom Periwinkle Pedestal Table by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom pedestal table with oval base and rectangular top. Periwinkle lacquer finish. Pristine condition. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut
Chrome Lamp with Burlap Shade by Nessen Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome lamp with burlap shade by Nessen Lighting.
Dimensions listed (14 in. diameter x 22 in. tall) are the overall dimensions of the lamp with the shade.
Category
1960s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chic Parsons Cream Parchment Laminate End Tables or Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic Parsons cream parchment laminate end tables or night stands.
Great as end tables or minimalist night stands.
the laminate surface is durable yet looks refined.
Category
1970s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Thick Marble-Top Round 70s Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thick marble-top round 70s dining table.
Category
1970s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Custom Oak Wood Beehive Pedestal Table with Leaves by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak beehive pedestal table with two 12" leaves. Driftwood patina. 60" diameter without leaves and opens up to 84" with leaves. Can be made in an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Ceruse Oak Wood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak coffee table with turned, fluted legs and fluting on apron. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. As shown here in oak with a ceruse finish. Made in Los Angeles by Dos ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Ultimate Screw, Custom Oak Wood Round Screw Pedestal Table by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom corkscrew table with black cerused finish. Can be made in a variety of finishes and sizes. As shown in oak. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
Signed and Numbered Original Bronze Mouse Sculpture by Artist Siggy Puchta
By Siggy Puchta
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite solid bronze original sculpture by listed artist Siggy Puchta, sitting on a travertine Base.
Category
20th Century Canadian International Style Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
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 ...
Category
1980s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Dos Gallos Custom Oak Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light wood and white oak ceruse coffee table. Can be made in any size in Oak, Mahogany or walnut in a variety of finishes. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM PRICES ARE...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
1980s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and petite solid walnut desk with two pencil drawers and one stretcher in the back. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Round Walnut Wood Side or End Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite round walnut table with criss cross stretchers. Can be made in any size and finish. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE INQUI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Iron
Custom Oakwood Double X Console Table in Drift Wood Finish by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Oak wood X console table as shown in driftwood finish. Can be made in a variety of woods and finishes. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
1980s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Pair of Mediterranean Style Wrought Iron Sconces
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
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
Mattia Biagi, "Sit on My Face", Chair, 2022
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Sit On My Face” chair sculpture and the "Light Up My Face" sconce reveal the artist's intimate investigation of life and death, nature and civilizatio...
Category
2010s American International Style Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
"Desert Rock Painting" by Valerj Pobega, USA, 2013
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Desert Rock Painting" by Valerj Pobega, USA, 2013
Valerj's recent body of work is inspired by nature and in particular a trip to the Grand Canyon in 20...
Category
2010s American International Style Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paper
Early 21st Century Vietri Hand-Crafted Italian Porcelain Leaf Set- 3 Pieces
By Vietri
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Each leaf encapsulates the essence of Italian artistry, offering a timeless blend of elegance and nature. The exquisite hand-crafted pieces will grace your gatherings adding a touch ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
DOS GALLOS Custom Walnut Wood Console with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut console featuring three drawers with applied geometric motif. Turned legs. Very graceful and beautiful. Can be made in custom sizes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.