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
Primitive pantera onca brazilian stool in noble wood circa 1900
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible primitive brazilian stool in noble wood representing 'Panther'circa 1900
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Attributed to Venini ashtray in Murano glass bicolor circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible ashtray in Murano glass bicolor attributed to Venini circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Flash Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
In a contemporary space, a one-of-a-kind table emerges, constructed from stacked stainless steel blocks. This innovative design showcases a striking arrangement of stainless steel bl...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bonhams & Butterfield Furniture and Decorative Arts Auction Catalogue, 2004
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An auction catalogue from the Bonhams & Butterfield New York sale of 20th century furniture and decorative arts.
The sale featured a wonderful collection of Art Deco furniture and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Natural size Tamandua Bandeira brasilian sculpture in noble wood circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible brasilian Tamandua Bandeira big sculpture in noble wood circa 1950 NATURAL SIZE
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cordless JB Saint Louis Table Light With Vintage Pucci Silk Lampshade Col. MOP
Located in Hamburg, DE
THE LAMP CREATED BY STUDIO LIVIA IS A UNIQUE PIECE.
THE VINTAGE SAINT LOUIS / DESIGN JOSEPH BLEICHNER LAMP BASE IN CLEAR CRYSTAL HAS A ROUND TWISTET SHAPE AND FINDS A PERFECT ENDORSMENT BY THE PATTERN OF THE LAMPSHADE MADE FROM AN VINTAGE EMILIO PUCCI SCARF (1970) .
THE LAMP HAS THE ADVANTAGE TO BE CORDLESS AND CAN BE INSTALLED IN EVERY PLACE - THE CORD WILL NOT DISTURB YOUR EYES AND OF COURSE PERFECT FOR PLACES WITHOUT A .PLUG SCOCKET NEARBY - AS THE PULB HAS IN THE SOCKET A RECHARABLE CELL.
THE BULP CAN BE DIMMED ON 3 DIFFEREND LEVELS.
THE CHARGING IS EASY: YOU REMOVE THE BLUB FROM THE SOCKET, ATTACH THE CABLE AND PLUG IN A POWER SOCKET. THE FULLY CHARGED AKKU LAST 18 HOURS.
THE LAMPSHADE MADE FROM A VINTAGE PUCCI SCARF...
Category
2010s German International Style Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Aiden Rattan Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Oggetti sources its rattan from Mindanao, Philippines, where it takes five years for rattan to reach full maturity. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, there is a growing e...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Cut Glass
Antonio Canova italian brown bronze circa 1850 "Gladiator"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big italian brown bronze after Antonio Canova circa 1850 representing "Gladiator"
Category
1850s Italian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Oak French Henri II Cabinet, Late 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and high quality Henri II cabinet.
Striking French design from the late 19th century.
Solid oak with original solid brass handle on the dr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Orgo Black Lacquer Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Discover the captivating allure of this cocktail table with its enchanting organic form, serving as a delightful accent in any contemporary space. Crafted with meticulous care, each ...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Blue solefleur 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano Glass blue solefleur circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Nautilus Cocktail Table Wenge
Located in Hollywood, FL
Maurice Barilone's design showcases a high-fashion look with concentric lines of Wenge, elegantly crowned with a round glass top. The meticulous arrangement of concentric lines in We...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Reeded Glass, Wood, Wenge
Take a Seat, International Style Chair, Dining Chair, Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Designed for whom to write their own Tabula Rasa in comfort and style.
Take a seat is one of the chair interpretations of Kontra which consists a solid wal...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
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
Large Modernist 12 Light Chandelier with Tinted Glass Ball Shades Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Impressive modernist chandelier having three tiers, of four globes each, with a total of twelve hanging globes. The fixture has a center pole shaft of steel, in black finish, from wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
New Contemporary Transitional Gray Area Rug with Minimalist International Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30146 New Contemporary Transitional Gray Area Rug with Minimalist International Style 05'09 x 08'08. Striking in its style and delicate beauty, this transitional area rug features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Take a Seat, International Style Chair, Dining Chair, Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Designed for whom to write their own Tabula Rasa in comfort and style.
Take a seat is one of the chair interpretations of Kontra which consists a solid wa...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Scrap of Designer Guild Fabric
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual scrap of fabric with leaves in a calm tone, embossed velvet, suitable for any setting.
It can also be used to make elegant cushions.
ref. B/178.
Category
Late 20th Century English International Style Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
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
Seguso Vetri d'Arte pair of birds with profusion of gold circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and beautiful pair of birds in profusion of gold by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Tall Nessen Studios Black Leather Wrapped, Chrome & Glass Liner Shade Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Nessen Studios Black Leather wrapped Chrome Skyscraper Table Lamp with White Milk Glass Shade, Circa 1950. Small footprint. Featuring a Black Leather wrapped cylindrical ...
Category
1940s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Dao Planar Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Oggetti's latest iteration of the Planar cocktail table is undeniably breathtaking. Its captivating design, adorned with abundant wood veining on the Daoveneer, creates a perfect con...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Archimede Seguso sculpture in Murano opalino glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 in opalino Murano glass in big size and perfect conditions, To collectors.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp
This lamp is a statuesque piece, silver-plated on brass with a very large faceted central column, the top of the lamp simulates a candle ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
Nessen Teak and Steel Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Classic modernist icon table lamp by Nessen Studios. This lamp has a solid teak vertical standard with brushed steel base. Working, clean, and original condition, shade not included....
Category
1960s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Vase Sheurich Keramik West Germany en céramique rouge noire bleue Allemagne 1970
Located in London, England
Vase Sheurich Keramik de très grande taille, avec un fond noir aux motifs ethniques rouges sang avec le col intérieur de couleurs bleu nuit.
Le rouge est très vif.
En bon état aucun ...
Category
1970s German Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Grey Planar Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Oggetti's latest iteration of the Planar cocktail table is undeniably breathtaking. Its captivating design, adorned with abundant wood veining on the Gray veneer, creates a perfect c...
Category
2010s Philippine 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
Arata Lounge Chair in a Dark Wood Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Arata chair stands out with its alluring curves and the gentle radiance of pine wood.The left and right limbs are symmetrical counterparts, mirroring the human form with their re...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Archimede Seguso vase in Murano glass with applied glass
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 with applied glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Geometric Cocktail Table in Black
Located in Hollywood, FL
This innovative design, conceived by Vito Selma, showcases a captivating arrangement of geometric shapes crafted with lauan wood. The bold web of interconne...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Slag Glass, Wood
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
Hanging Glass Globe on Spun Steel Stem
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Globe hangs from steel stem, attributed to Nessen Studios.
Category
1960s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ari Geometric Armchair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Ari Chair is a true work of artistry in woodworking, showcasing a complex yet elegant geometric design that is simply stunning. Crafted from countless pieces of wood and finished to a smooth silky patina, this chair is offered in a choice of natural or rich reddish-brown tones. For added comfort, the chair comes with a taupe cotton seat...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Aiden Rattan Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Oggetti sources its rattan from Mindanao, Philippines, where it takes five years for rattan to reach full maturity. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, there is a growing e...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Cut Glass
Late 20th Century Hand Forged Polished Steel Bench style of Alberto Giacommetti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular craftsmanship in the style of Alberto Giacommetti. Expert welding with high quality steel, using tapered stretchers with all handmade fabrication. Fabric is clean and wou...
Category
1980s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Clown in Murano glass attributed to Seguso Vetri dArte circa 1950.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in Murano glass attributed to Seguso Vetri dArte circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Set of Two Lamps Iron and Glass Déjà Vu Designed by Rob Nollet
By Robert Nollet 1
Located in Doornspijk, NL
An elegant set of Dutch table lamps designed by Rob Nollet in the 1980s.
The heavy cast iron base holds a bending arm in which the yellow glass lampshad...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch International Style Furniture
Materials
Iron
Seguso. Vetri dArte Murano Glass white "Corroso" vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Seguso Vetri dArte Murano glass circa 1950 white vase with applied glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Grey Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Bends and curves create a most pleasing organic feel in Oggetti’s Square Cocktail Table. Available in Medium Brown or a wash of Gray, the chesnut wood has a beautiful natural grain t...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
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
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
Ferrão 7/8" Wall 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
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
Cenedese Murano glass pink circa 1950 basket.
By Cenedese
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible CENEDESE Murano glass pink circa 1950 basket.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Lola Open Weave Leather Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Lola chair is a true testament to the beauty of design and comfort. The chair features an open weave of leather that covers a sensually shaped frame, creating a striking and eye-...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
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
Barovier&Toso Murano glass rubi circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass rubi iridescent circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Natural
Located in Hollywood, FL
This innovative design, conceived by Vito Selma, showcases a captivating arrangement of geometric shapes crafted with lauan wood. The bold web of interconne...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Reeded Glass, Wood
Nautilus Square Cocktail Table Grey
Located in Hollywood, FL
Immerse yourself in the intriguing journey of the square Nautilus cocktail table, where every glance unfolds a captivating maze. With its bold geometric structure and undeniable stre...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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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