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
Dino Martens bicolor Murano glass with venturine vase circa 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Dino Martens Murano glass bicolor with venturine vase circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier "Primavera" center piece circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass by Ercole Barovier "Primavera" circa 1930
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Contemporary Italian Purple Setee Sofa After Guglielmo Ulrich with Oak Frame
Located in Deland, FL
This fabulous loveseat is the perfect amalgamation of Italian styling fused with Scandinavian Minimalism. Though sleek and petite, this extraor...
Category
1990s Unknown International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
Tall Barovier&Toso vase in Murano glass iridized circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass iridized vase circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modern Sling Sofa with Iron Frame and Original Red Upholstery, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! An Italian sling sofa in original red velvet upholstery set on an architectural tubular metal bases. The lines are exceptional. Every angle is a good angle. Superb as-is, this sofa is also a great candidate for re-upholstery in a fabric of your choice. Perfect in a studio, home or office setting this captivating minimal sofa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Geraldo de Barros ( originals) set of 4 brazilian Jacaranda circa 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible GERALDO DE BARROS (original) set of 4 armchairs in brazilian jacaranda circa 1960.
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Barovier&Toso Murano glass iridized basket circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass iridized basket with flower circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Ansolo Fuga 1950 Murano glass bottle.
By Ansolo Fuga
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible bicolor bottle in Murano glass attributed to Ansolo Fuga 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Aureliano Toso Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 bowl.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Aureliano Toso Murano glass circa 1950 multicolor bowl.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Bronze Sculpture Bolero by Perrin & Perrin France
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture by Perrin & Perrin, Galerie Negropontes, 2021
Measures: H 22.5 x L 19 x P 7 cm / H 8.7 x W 7.5 x D 2.7 inch
Martine and Jacki Perrin sculpt together as one, forming ...
Category
2010s European International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Western European Wool and Silk Rug "Alchemy"
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
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
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
VENINI Murano glass with many techniques circa 1950 bowl.
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible VENINI Murano glass multicolor with many techniques circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Italian Multicolor 1950 Murano Glass Center Piece
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass by Dino Martens circa 1950 fazzoletto model with applied glass and venturina. Fantastic.
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
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
Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Hand-Woven Carpet Rug, Morocco, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Handwoven and dyed by women of the Berber tribes of Morocco this extraordinary Boucherouite (meaning 'scrap' or 'rag' in Arabic) rug is absolutely stunning! The treasured skills of w...
Category
1980s Moroccan Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool
Sacrifice Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf Frame, 2005
By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov
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
Femur Black Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather 'Set x 6' by Atra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Femur chair dining set in walnut and Velvet by Atra.
Designer - Alexander Diaz Anderson.
L 58.5cm/23.00”
W 45.7cm/17.9”
H 83.8cm/32.9”
Seat Height 47.0c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Dryad Wooden Paper Guillotine
Located in Chillerton, 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
Tall French Barristers Filing Cabinet, Notaire’s Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This is a traditional French Cartonniere, the top section holds 10 removable brass fitted box files.
The main body of the cabinet is made in pine and it has a two-door shelved cupbo...
Category
Early 20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Pine
Large Fratelli Toso 1950 center table Murano glass
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible big center piece in Murano glass with bubbles inside the glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Center piece in Murano glass rubi hand molded with gold
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in rubi Murano glass hand molded with gold.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase in Murano Glass by Silvanni to Fratelli Toso 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass from 1990 made by Silvanni to Fratelli Toso
Category
1990s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Handmade International Style Upholstered Mary Stool Brass, Textured Black/White
Located in Lisbon, PT
Playing with dichotomies between rough materials and soft textures, cold and hot materials, round and straight shapes is what Mary stool is all about. A great accent piece that can b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese 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
Tall Orrefors scandinavian bicolor 1950 glass vase
By Orrefors
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Tall Orrefors scandinavian bicolor 1950 glass vase.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass
Saarinen table lamp in glass and metal attributed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp attributed to Eero Saarinen in glass and metal lacquered.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier&Toso Murano Glass green vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso green with air bubbles Murano Glass circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
African old vitrine in noble wood circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible African old vitrine in noble wood circa 1800.
Category
17th Century Congolese Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carlo Hauner brasilian tricolor side table wood lacquered and iron circa 1960.
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Carlo Hauner tricolor circa 1960 wood lacquered and iron side table. Unusual.
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of ashtrays in glass red and blue attributed to Barovier&Toso 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of ashtrays in glass circa 1990 red and blue.
Category
1990s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano 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
Plaster Over Wood Relief Painting of Sailboat Scene
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Plaster Over Wood Relief Painting of Sailboat Scene
Discover the artistry of this plaster over wood relief painting, depicting a serene scene of a person on a sailboat. Rendered in...
Category
Early 2000s American International Style Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
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
Nicolas Vlavianos Greek steel 1974 sculpture with wood base signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible steel sculpture with wood base signed VL 74 to Nicolas Vlavianos 1974
Category
1970s Greek Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting "Glance from Eternity" in Golden frame 2000
By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting "Glance from Eternity" in 24K Golden frame, 2000
An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov, - “Trav...
Category
Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
Pair of French Post-War Modernist Oval Coffee Tables attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A Pair of French Post-War Chrome & Brass Coffee Tables
Attributed to Maison Jansen
Each table with an oval glass top and a mahogany rim, supported on a chrome base with curved legs ...
Category
20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Wounded Lion'
By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting in Wooden Frame 24K Gold Leaf 'Wounded Lion'
An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist - “Travellers of Civilisat...
Category
Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
'Sirens' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2002
Located in Hong Kong, HK
'Sirens' Original Oil on Canvas Painting in Gold Leaf Frame, 2002
An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travelers of Civilizatio...
Category
Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
'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
'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
Limited Edition Print after original Andrew Ryabov - "Silver and gold deers"
By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Limited Edition Print after Andrew Ryabov - "Glance from Eternity"
Not framed.
Printed on Fine Art Matt Paper, smooth texture. Hahnemuhle Museum Etching is an exceptional 350 gsm wei...
Category
2010s Spanish International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Wing Open Weave White Leather Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
To enhance both style and comfort, supple woven leather gracefully envelops an intriguingly shaped chair.
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Italian Loung Chairs Unique
Located in Long Island, NY
A pair of Italian Lounge Chairs , woven wood at the back and sides , suede seat in Tan Color.
Unique Pieces made in Italy .
Category
Early 2000s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
Limited Edition Print after Andrew Ryabov - "Glance from Eternity"
By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Limited Edition Print after Andrew Ryabov - "Glance from Eternity"
Not framed.
Printed on Fine Art Matt Paper, smooth texture. Hahnemuhle Museum Etching is an exceptional 350 gsm wei...
Category
2010s Spanish International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Shells Necklaces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The necklace was placed on a small base of cm. 20x h.28, so it seems very big , but IT IS instead of a NORMAL SIZE.
Central part with light green lighr yellow leather fringes and lit...
Category
1990s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Shell
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
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
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Swivel Stool Ribbed Wood Velvet Seat Italian Walnut
Located in San Polo, Parma
Sga Bello is a swivel stool, designed by Studio Sagarìa.
Bold and asymmetrical, Sga Bello has his design rooted in the mix of Milan’s and New York City’s narratives, with nods to bo...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Large French Art Glass and Brass Tazza Dish
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French art glass and brass tazza dish
A delightful piece from France, the asymmetric art glass dish is set on a gilt brass base, a beautiful des...
Category
1960s Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
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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