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
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
Archimede Seguso Murano glass blue and gold 1950 "sfumato oro" table lamp pair.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of table lamps in Murano Glass by ARHIMEDE SEGUSO sfumato oro circa 1950. Fantastic.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Design Lamps in White Enamelled Sheet Metal, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this stunning pair of vintage lamps in white enamelled sheet metal, dating from the second half of the 20th century (circa 1970-198...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Wall lamp sconce in gold patina and white lamp shades, wooden baze in chestnut. Four lampshade in white fabric and golden braid.
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At this point, the w...
Category
2010s French International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jorge Zalszupin pair of table lamps in Jacaranda and acrylic circa 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare pair of table lamps in Jacaranda and acrylic in perfect conditions very charm
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
$120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hand carved solid oak stool with marble gems from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The stool 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 woode...
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble
Sacrifice Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005
By Andrew Ryabov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sacrifice Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005
An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travelers of C...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venini Murano glass pair of sconces circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of Venini sconces in Murano glass circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Western European Silk Tufted Rug from "Jewelry" Rug Collection
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Silk Tufted Rug from "Jewelry" Rug Collection
Luxury quality of special standards
Alexander's Collection rugs are a product of special quality. The brand is calle...
Category
2010s Chinese International Style Furniture
Materials
Silk
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
Western European Wool Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Wool Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition from "Lace" Collection,
Semi-Worsted New Zealand wool
Alexander's Collection rugs are a product of special quali...
Category
2010s Chinese International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
Daum Nancy pair of french glass candelabra circa 1950
By Daum
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Perfect pair of french candelabra in transparent glass for two candles
Category
1950s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
"Reincarnation" Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2000
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"Reincarnation" Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2000
An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travellers of Civ...
Category
Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Unique Vintage Rugs, Oriental Carpet Traditional Beige handmade Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Featuring a grande central medallion and highly decorative surround design, this handwoven wool rug is sure to uplift any room. Constructed on a cream background with deep blue, beig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$8,654 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Table Lamp
Located in Long Island, NY
An Italian beautiful Table Lamp Unique .
Category
Early 2000s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Western European Wool and Silk Rug "Alchemy"
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Wool and Silk Rug "Alchemy"
Alexander's Collection rug from "Jewelry" limited edition. This design "Alchemy" is a modern creation and a new vision of contemporary c...
Category
2010s Chinese International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool
$22,300 / item
Hans Kogl 1970 brass table lamp
By Hans Kögl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp by Hans Kogl in brass for two lamps circa 1970
Category
1970s German Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
'Velo - Moteur Thomann', Mid-20th Century Original French Lithograph Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Velo - Moteur Thomann', mid-20th century original French lithograph poster
Artist:
Anonymous
Dimensions:
59 x 40 cm
Condition:
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
Elle et Lui brazilian acrylic pair of side tables circa 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible ELLE ET LUI pair of acrylic side tables transparent circa 1970.
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Western European Tufted Rug from "Jewelry" Luxury Rug Collection
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Tufted Rug from "Jewelry" Luxury Rug Collection
"Amethyst"
Alexander's Collection rugs are a product of special quality. The brand is called a style icon. For the ...
Category
2010s Chinese International Style Furniture
Materials
Silk
Trio Tables, Glass and Brass, 1970, Italy
Located in Nice, FR
Series of three built-in tables, brass structure with glass top, silver edges.
Pair of small tables with braced legs, (40/40X38.5 cm)
Italian work from the 1970s.
Category
1970s Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sagaría Bookcase Storage Self-Standing Italian Walnut Black Marble
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #6 is a bookcase and self standing storage unit, designed by SAGARÍA
Classic yet contemporary, essential yet extremely personal, Nemesi #6 wall unit is boldly defined by the ...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Large University Anatomical Chart “Bones” by Turner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large University anatomical chart “Bones” by Turner
W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Anatomy and Physiology by Dr William Turner, Professor of Anatomy Un...
Category
Early 20th Century International Style Furniture
Materials
Linen
Dominici table lamp in glass, metal and marble.
By Dominici
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible original table lamp by Dominici signed in the base.
Category
1970s Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass
Wine Red Traditional Runner Rug, Burgundy Wool Carpet Runner Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
This modern Zielger runner rug features a traditional Sultanabad design. Woven on a loom in Afghanistan by master weavers. Woven with the finest hand-spun wool, which has been dyed u...
Category
1990s Afghan International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Handcrafted T'nalak Square 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
Center Piece in Murano glass attributed to Barovier&Toso 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass black iridized attributed to Barovier&Toso circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Barovier&Toso Murano glass "zebrato" with gold circa 1938
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large Barovier&Toso Murano glass "zebrato" vase circa 1938
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Luxury Area Rug, Kio Design, NZ Wool, 8 x 10 Ft
Located in MADRID, ES
Introducing "Kio," designed by the famous Spanish Interior Designer as part of his capsule collection for Kaymanta, named "Cittadella," inspired by the tribute he wished to pay to th...
Category
2010s Spanish International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,296 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Sideboard Double-Sided Glass Italian Walnut Marble
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #1 is a sideboard, designed by SAGARÍA
The clean geometry and the authentic eloquence of the material, the fluted glass mixed with the Calacatta gold marble, are the intrinsi...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble
Barovier&Toso Murano glass with "venturina" circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier &Toso center piece with "venturina"in Murano glass circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 "Fazzoletto" vase.
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Dino Martens Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 "Fazzoletto" vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Center table in Murano glass red Archimede Seguso circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso center table in Murano glass red circa 1950 with applied glass. Hand made "piece unique"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Set Four Turn-Dishes Silver Plated Leaves
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
What to put in place of the usual placemats to embellish the table ? Four ivy garlands, but silvered ! to illuminate the table and make it more precious. Invented by an Italian.
ref...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
$566 / item
Italian Sofa Red Velvet
By ALI Alabastri Lavorati Italiani
Located in Long Island, NY
Hand Made Italian Sofa Beautiful Red Velvet With Gold Accents.
Category
Early 2000s European International Style Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$6,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Multicolored Pressed Glass Vase Signed Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Multicolored pressed glass Vase like face signed KOSTA BOda.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
"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
Vase in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase in Blown Glass Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vase in blown glass attributed to Fulvio Bianconi from Murano with hole in the center for a good grip.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Round Coffee Table Italian Walnut Marble Top Grey
Located in San Polo, Parma
Tanghero #1 is a coffee table, designed by Studio Sagaría
TANGHERO is a series of tables in different sizes, distinguished by the pronounced presence of his round base. Shaped by fo...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Archimede Seguso sculpture in Murano glass 'Sfumato oro' circa 1950.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass sculpture in "sfumato oro" bird circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
"Boats in The Port of Camogli" Italian Painting
By Giorgio Frigo
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5868 - Italian modern painting with the famous port of Camogli "the city of a thousand white sailing ships", near Portofino.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Center Piece in Murano glass by Silvani to Fratelli Toso 1990.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Tricolor Murano glass by SILVANI to Fratelli Toso 1990
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Round Coffee Table Italian Walnut Marble Top Grey
Located in San Polo, Parma
Tanghero #1 is a coffee table, designed by Studio Sagaría
TANGHERO is a series of tables in different sizes, distinguished by the pronounced presence of his round base. Shaped by fo...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Handcrafted T'nalak Cross Panel 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 and terracotta
Mea...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Other
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Bookcase Storage Doble-Sided Metal Wood Red White
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #5 is a bookcase and self standing storage unit, designed by SAGARÍA
Classic yet contemporary, essential yet extremely personal, Nemesi #5 wall unit is boldly defined by th...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
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
Dino Martens to Aureliano Toso Murano circa 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass by Dino Martens to Aureliano Toso circa 1950 with applied glass and gold.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The SoShiro Pok collection pepper grinder is crafted from walnut wood, embedded with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-oxidizing or corroding grinding mechanisms of...
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Beads, Hardwood, Ceramic
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
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
Contemporary vase in white ceramic from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
This ceramic table vase from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, has an organic incorporated handle for an easy gr...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Kaolin
Handcrafted T'nalak Banig Weave Cushion Cover in Light Sand
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 50 c...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Murano glass bicolor apples with bulicante.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of Murano glass of apples bicolor with bubbles circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano glass "Ad Agnelli" with gold 1950 set Jar and 6 cups.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible set of Archimede Seguso Murano glass set of Jar and 6 tall cups in Äd Agnelli" serie circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand embroidered linen table runner from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
This hand-embroidered linen table runner from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, consists of three separate pieces, so it can be buttoned up to form an extra-long runner for larger table settings.
It is made from a medium-weight linen, with a 400-gram-per-square-meter thread count, to ensure the runner remains weighted to the desired position on the table. The Blakiston’s fish owl...
Category
2010s Japanese International Style Furniture
Materials
Linen, Natural Fiber
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
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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