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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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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$1,035 Sale Price
43% Off
Luxury Pull Handle, Various Metal & Leather Color Finishes Square Shape Small
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
Murano glass table lamp Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Paolo Venini’s glass table lamp is a stunning piece of art, crafted with exquisite Murano glass. The lamp features vibrant colors and unique shapes, showcasing the skillful artistry ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Signed Baccarat Crystal Cup
By Baccarat
Located in Roma, IT
Important and rare cup from the world's most prestigious crystal manufacturer: Baccarat.
Signed “BACCARAT” in the center.
Features one of the most elegant designs from the famous Fre...
Category
1950s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Samuel Marx Pair of Unique Custom Sconces from the Morton D May House St. Louis
By Samuel Marx
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Chinese Elephant Roof Tile, 19th Century Regular price
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese elephant roof tile on lucite base, 19th Century.
19 ½ inches wide by 7 ½ inches deep by 15 inches tall
Category
19th Century Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Emanoel Araujo brazilian sculpture in fiberglass and wood polychrome circa 1980
By Emanoel Araújo 1
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible EMANOEL ARAUJO abstract sculpture in fiberglass and wood signed and polychrome circa 1980.
Category
1980s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
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
Ferrão 7/8" Pendant Lamp, 190cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Ferrão 7/8 is an edition made in turned solid brass of the Ferrão line, launched in 2018. The pieces have small differences from the original design, with their reduced thickness and...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture Nocturnal by Perrin & Perrin France
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture by Perrin & Perrin, French glass artists represented by Galerie Negropontes, 2021
Measures: H 23 x L 19.5 x P 8 cm / H 9 x W 7.5 x D 3.14 inch
Martine and Jacki Perr...
Category
2010s French International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Ettore Fagiuoli framed signed etchings of Venice and Verona
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of signed etchings dated 1926 by Italian artist Ettore Fagiuoli. Beautifully matted in off-white and set in a gilded frame. Each etching captures the artist's unique perspec...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Contemporary credenza of oak, leather and marble from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
This credenza from the SoShiro Pok collection is an oak veneer storage unit embellished with intricate and complex beading artistry, leather, and marble top. The beadwork is done on ...
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble
Roger & Robert Thibier from the 1960's cocktail drinks console
Located in Alton, GB
Devil's in the details...This rare piece by Roger & Robert Thibier from the 1960's cocktail drinks console table is constructed from forged metalwork and incorporates faux marble pan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bronze Sculpture Alto by Perrin & Perrin France
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture by Perrin & Perrin, French glass artists represented by Galerie Negropontes.
Measures: H 21 x L 18 x P 7 cm / H 8.3 x W 7.1 x D 2.7 inch
Martine and Jacki Perrin scu...
Category
2010s European International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Poltrona Armchair Hand Made Emerald Green Velvet
Located in Long Island, NY
Beautiful Armchair Poltrona In Emerald Velvet and Gold Fabric All Hand Made In Italy .
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Noir Torpille Console
Located in Bozeman, MT
"For the Noir Torpille Console I wanted to avoid to make once more a steel frame as base.
So I placed a massive block of Belgian Black Marble on the ground. The official name is: No...
Category
2010s Belgian International Style Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Steel
$24,000
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...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Sonja Blomdahl Nordstrom Christmas Ornament Art Glass Blown Orb Sphere Spiral
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1996 Limited edition, hand blown, Christmas ornament, by renowned glass artist, Sonja Blomdahl exclusively for Nordstrom. The ornament is signed by the artist, Sonja 96' It is in ros...
Category
1990s American International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$225 Sale Price
43% Off
Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Shirvan Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade carpet oriental rug born out of nomadic traditional rugs, this antique striped rug from Shirvan features a spectacular array of modular stripes and classical border motifs t...
Category
Early 1900s Caucasian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool, Organic Material
Archimede Seguso table lamp with gold and applied glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso with gold and applied glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Leme Table, High, 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...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Granite
Leme Table, Low, by RAIN, Contemporary Side Table, White Matarazzo 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...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble
SET Suitcase and Beauty Case with Kilim, Vuitton Model
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Anatolian Old Cicim manufactured suit-case and beauty-case, with Italian red Bordeaux fine leather -
I suggest to place on a shelf or cupboard when You don't use.
ref. 01/02 -
Category
1980s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather
Italian White Sculptural Fan Coffee Table 1970's
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional Italian designer coffee table from the late 1970’s. This extremely rare table is made from individual steel slats, each painted in an off white palette, and arranged t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Midcentury European City Marina Scene Signed Zint Lov, 1966
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An original oil painting in a gilded wood frame signed by an unknown artist Zint Lov and dated 1966. The painting is in the style of Raoul Dufy and shows a Harbour scene full of boat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Sea to Land Installation of 11 Orbits Hand Crafted by Award Winning UK Artist
By Nicholas Lees
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parian porcelain and soluble metal salts. An installation of 11 mini Orbits, showing a color transition from iron to cobalt. Earth to water, Land to sea.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British International Style Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1990s American International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Persian Sarouk Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century finely woven Decorative Persian Sarouk rug in browns and olive green accents.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Rounded Coffee Table Italian Walnut Marble Top Green
Located in San Polo, Parma
Tanghero is a coffe table, designed by Studio Sagaría.
TANGHERO’s design narrative blend the craftsman’s painstaking attention to detail with the artist’s unerring instinct, creat...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Archimede Seguso Murano glass bicolor with applications and gold 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass bicolor with applications circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Mermaids"
By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Contemporary Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Mermaids"
An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travellers o...
Category
Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
Carlo Scarpa Murano glass blue with gold circa 1950 vase.
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible, in the style of Carlo Scarpa Murano glass blue with gold circa 1930 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Original Vintage French Poster, 'Foire Internationale De Lyon' 1959 by Piatti
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage French poster, 'Foire Internationale De Lyon', 1959 by Piatti
Piatti was a Swiss graphic artist, painter and book designer. He was a popular illustrator of child...
Category
1950s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Steel Sculpture by Nicolas Vlavianos, 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Steel sculpture signed and dated Vlavianos in perfect conditions.
Category
1970s Greek Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The wine service set is comprised of an organically shaped hand-blown borosilicate glass wine decanter and two glasses that nestle into a slender linear solid beech wood tray complet...
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass, Hardwood, Beech
Hand carved solid oak side table with marble gems from SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
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 ...
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble
6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The All 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 medi...
Category
2010s Japanese International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century International Style Furniture
Materials
Linen
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
LENCI porcelain hand painted representing a surreal bird circa 1950
By Lenci
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
incredible surreal bird signed LENCI hand painted circa 1950. Fantastic.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Huge Silchester Cycling Club Track Championships Shield Trophy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Huge Silchester Cycling Club Track Championships shield trophy
This is a large piece, the oak shield has an embossed silver plated mount, in the centr...
Category
Mid-20th Century International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vase in Murano Glass bicolor attributed to Fratelli Toso circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big vase bicolor in Murano glass attributed to Fratelli Toso circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano vase by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 with cornucopia.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass with gold and cornucopia applied by Archimede Seguso circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculpture in Murano glass with gold representing a fish circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in Murano glass with gold representing a fish circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Napoleone Martinuzzi VENINI c 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano vase Napoleone Martinuzzi to Venini circa 1930
Category
1930s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Basket in Murano Glass with Gold and Coralo Glass
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible coralo glass basket made by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 with gold and applied glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Italian table lamp. Guido Bitossi established the “Manifattura Maioliche Artistiche” in 1921, producing typical local crafts. Traditional production was revived under the a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Barovier&Toso Murano vase circa 1950 coral and black.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large Barovier&Toso (attributed) Murano vase circa 1950 coral and black
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003
Located in Hong Kong, HK
'Time Keeper' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2003
An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travelers of Civili...
Category
Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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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