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
Stieff Sterling Silver Liquor Collar Tag, Rye – 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Stieff Silver Company in Baltimore, Maryland, a sterling silver liquor collar tag, circa 1930s.
The rectangular and curved tag is engraved, Rye, in a block type with a deep...
Category
Early 20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pencil Drawing by the Bolivian Surrealist Artist, Benjamin Mendoza y Amor Flores
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pencil Drawing on Paper by the Bolivian Surrealist artist, Benjamin Mendoza y Amor Flores (1935 - 2014), untitled of a Man laying on his back holding a large fish on top of him and b...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large 1980's Dunhill Style Ribbon Mahogany Wood Humidor, Box with Brass Hinges
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Large 1980's Dunhill style ribbon mahogany humidor / document / art box, with brass hinges. Fully lined with wood interior.
Category
Late 20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Custom Oak Wood Beehive Pedestal Table with Leaves by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak beehive pedestal table with two 12" leaves. Driftwood patina. 60" diameter without leaves and opens up to 84" with leaves. Can be made in an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Midcentury Val Saint Lambert Blown Glass Decanters, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Val Saint Lambert, a pair of blown glass decanters, Belgium, circa 1960s.
In the ‘State Plain’ pattern, a pair of colorless glass decanters in a bulbous shape with ringed nec...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vase in Murano Glass attributed to Ercole Barovier circa 1955
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass attributed to Ercole Barovier in rubi glass circa 1955.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Arco Lamp, Silver, by RAIN, Contemporary Table Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco Lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of its shape. The collection consists of lamps that seem to penetrate the surfaces they...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Chain, by Rain, Wall Piece, Stainless Steel, Polished
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Chains series represents a particular look into a rough object, which is often strictly associated to its functional purpose. The piece propose a reflection on mass production...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Archimede Seguso italian bicolor 1950 Murano Glass 'Coronato oro' vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big Archimede Seguso Murano glass circa 1950 "Coronato oro" vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Dos Gallos Custom X Console Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom console or cabinet, with three doors and interiors shelves. Can be made in any configuration, size and finish and in a variety of woods. Shown here in Walnut with a medium dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$19,370 / item
Abide Marble Side Table in Blue
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
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Knoll Brno Tubular Chairs Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 10 Brno chairs by Knoll international. All 10 are labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, some minor soiling to fabric, very minor. Fabric is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Salvador Dalí Art Book by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret, Taschen Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Salvador Dalí 1904-1989 by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret
With dust cover.
Publisher: Taschen; First English-language Edition (November 1, 1998)
Language: English
Hardcov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Biscuit two men fighting with knives
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
incredible couple of two men fighting with knives in white biscuit.
Category
1930s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gardening Roses, Herbs, Shrubs, Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Collection of 5 Books
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of five hard-bound gardening books, suitable for the beginner and the advanced gardener alike. Covering a wide range of subjects from Rose...
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Brazilian tapestry signed Bandeirantes 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible tapestry signed Tapetes Bandeirantes 1950
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Tapestry
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso 1950 Murano glass
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pichet/vase by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso 1950. Original and fantastic.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Japanese Collagraph Print by Tsuguo Yanai, "Broken Heart"
By Tsuguo Yanai
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Collagraph Print by Tsuguo Yanai (b. 1953, Hagi, Yamaguchi), titled “Broken Heart” in Japanese with the printing number 2/30 under the image on the left and pencil signatur...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Brass Etched Coffee Table by Willy Daro, International Style, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Willy Daro, etched brass, Belgium 1970s; Belgian design;
Willy Daro was one of the great Belgian designers of its era, like Ado Chale, Armand Jonckers, and George Matthias. This ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chrome Black Faux Leather International Style Cylindrical Lamp after Von Nessen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome International style table lamp after the designs of Walter Von Nessen. Great cylindrical shape in chrome and black faux leather with its original shade. It is in wonderful o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Furniture Reference Books, Shaker, Early American, Contemporary Collection of 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of five hard-bound history of furniture styles and makers reference books full of color photos and illustrations. Covering Early American, New Hampshire Seacoast, Shaker, and Contemporary American Woodworkers.
Contemporary American Woodworkers by Michael A. Stone. Gibbs M. Smith Inc. 1986. 165 pages
Fine Points of Furniture, Early American by Albert Sack. Crown Publishers 1993. 320 pages.
American Antiques Encyclopedia...
Category
20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Franz Weissmann Brazilian Abstract Sculpture steel !979
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible abstract sculpture in steel by Franz Weissmann 1979
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Exotic Bird Parrot Garden Figure Majolica Handcrafted and Hand Painted
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted majolica figure is perfect for your interior or garden. The material is frost resistant and does not fade in sunlight. The tropical flair makes it a perfect complime...
Category
20th Century German International Style Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Zabihi Collection Red Antique Shirvan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A geometric tribal looking Caucasian shirvan rug from the early part of the 20th century.
3'6'' x 5'6''
Antique Caucasian rugs from the Shirvan district village are still considere...
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
ALICE BIERNE SAWTELLE MACKENZIE 1898-1989 The Flower Seller, Mexico, circa 1940
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
ALICE BIERNE SAWTELLE MACKENZIE
1898-1989
The Flower Selle
Mexico, circa 1940.
Oil on canvas.
22" x 18" in. (61.1 x 45.7 cm.)
Frame: 30 1/2" x 24 1/4" in. (77.5 x 61.5 cm.)
Alice...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican International Style Furniture
Materials
Paint
Tall French Barristers Filing Cabinet, Notaire’s Bookcase
Located in Godshill, 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
Gorgeous Thick Carrara Marble Top and Chrome Base 70's Round Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous thick Carrara marble top and chrome base 70's round dining table.
Extremely heavy due to its rare thick marble top. The top comes apart from the base for easier transport...
Category
1970s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
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
$1,733 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ferrão Wall Lamp, 210cm, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão lamps are composed of a metallic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also se...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Painted Hanging Cupboard
Located in West Chester, PA
Pine painted floral decorated hanging cupboard. Iron strap hinges and lock.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
$4,224 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Fossil Stone Ammonite
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6416 - Large fossil stone shell - Ammonites were predatory Prehistorie cephalopod mollusks which existed between 400 and 66 million years ago before dying out during the exinction ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Stone
$1,269 Sale Price
40% Off
Club Chair with Nail Trimmed Square Back with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lorraine club chair is the LF Collection variation on the timeless Jansen style club chair - with the square back trimmed with either French natural or pewter nailheads - padded ...
Category
2010s American International Style Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Contemporary Terracotta Warrior No. 8 by Yue Minjun
Located in Zurich, CH
Yue Minjun’s Contemporary Terracotta Warrior No. 8 reflects a distinct Cynical Realism style, a contemporary Chinese art movement that emerged in the 1990s in response to rapid socia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Nautilus Square Cocktail Table Wenge
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, Wenge
$3,500 Sale Price / item
39% Off
Attractive Set of 12 Demitasse Spoons & Sugar Tongs .925 in Fitted Fanshaped Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive set of 12 demitasse spoons and sugar tongs in fitted fan-shaped box, by Thedeodor Olsens in Bergen, Norway. Done in .925 sterling silver with different colored guilloch...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian International Style Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Grey Cubes Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The base of this glass-top table is crafted from an intriguing combination of woods and stainless steel, forming captivating geometric shapes. This unconventional design adds a disti...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,176 Sale Price / item
20% Off
19th Century Austrian 900 Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, S/4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Austrian Sterling Silver knife rests, with traditional cast Jack-style ends, circa mid 19th Century.
The long, tapered cen...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Faïence Pottery Fleur-de-Lis Hand Painted Plates, set of six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of six hand painted earthenware plates in the Italian la campagna country style, circa 1940-1950.
Brightly painted with a central deep red Fleur-de-lis surrounded by...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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
Pr Post Modern International Bauhaus Style Chrome and Glass End Chrome Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chic architectural Bauhaus, International, Post Modern style endear side tales. The tables feature bright chrome bases of squared metal, which support nice thick ( .75 in. ) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tall Pair of Laurel Lamp Co. Walnut & Smoked Lucite Paneled "Tower" Table Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Pair of International Style Laurel Lamp Co. attributed Walnut, Lucite & Brass Table Lamps, 1960s. Featuring a Walnut rectilinear form, open center, tubular Brass central ...
Category
1960s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Geo Cocktail Table in Brown
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
$3,810 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Lola Wicker Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The new Lola chair is a remarkable testament to the beauty of natural materials and expert craftsmanship. Skilled artisans in the Philippines meticulously weave the chair from wicker...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wicker
$1,487 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Japanese Lacquered Box. Mid 20th Century. H 5" D 12-1/4".
Located in Branford, CT
Very fine artist made modern Japanese lacquered box.
Circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese International Style Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Piero Fornasetti Trompe L’oeil Rovine Umberella Stand Black and White
Located in Long Island, NY
Piero Fornasetti Milano Trompe L’oeil Rovine .It is Hand Silkscreened and Laquered Metal Umberella Stand in Black/White
Category
1980s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Val Saint-Lambert Table Lamp with Pucci Lamp Shade
Located in Hamburg, DE
Val Saint-Lambert crystal table lamp base, engraved at the bottom
size crystal base twisted drop shape 20 cm high, 10cm diameter at the bottom
Total height with lamp shade 48 cm
L...
Category
1960s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Bella Armchair Open Weave Leather
Located in Hollywood, FL
"Bella” is Italian for “beautiful” and this chair is truly that! Stable and comfortable, the intricate weave is done with leather and is available in several colors. The airy play of...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather
$1,800 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Abide Marble Side Table in Pink
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
Set of Four '4' Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Otto Gerdau, Italy, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! This ultra-stylish set of stacking accent chairs is the epitome of functional art featuring newly reupholstered hair on hide seats and seatbacks. With fabulous, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Saint Louis "Tommy" Hand-Cut Crystal Bowl, France, 2022
By Saint Louis
Located in Cagliari, IT
From its star-shaped base to the sparkling glints of the diamond, bevel, pearl and rim cuts, Tommy stands as a timeless collection since 1928. Its straight lines have afforded elegan...
Category
2010s French International Style Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Lola Lampakanai Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Lola chair is a true testament to the beauty of design and comfort. This exquisite combination of materials and design creates a perfect balance between style and comfort, making...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Reed
$1,540 Sale Price / item
20% Off
S. Kirk & Sons Sterling Silver Liquor Collar Tag, Engraved Scotch – 1860s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the S. Kirk & Sons Silver Company in Baltimore, Maryland, a sterling silver liquor collar tag, circa 1860s.
The oval tag has a Repousse Rose and floral garland border, and is e...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Barovier&Toso circa 1948 "zebrato" couple
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible couple of cats in Murano glass by Barovier&Toso 1948 "zebreto oro" circa 1948
Category
1940s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,640 / set
Mme Journel brazilian chrome 1950 metal table lamps.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Mme Journel brazilian chrome 1950 metal pair of table lamps.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Portuguese Topazio Cazenovia Silverplate Salt Cellar with Spoon
By Topazio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage four-piece salt cellar from Topazio Cazenovia Abroad, Portugal, circa 1980s.
In silver plate with a raised grape leaf motif, the set includes the outer cage, a glass inser...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Ultimate Screw, Custom Oak Wood Round Screw Pedestal Table by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom corkscrew table with black cerused finish. Can be made in a variety of finishes and sizes. As shown in oak. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.
CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Oak
Seguso Vetri D'Arte 1950 Murano vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano blue vase with 50 by Seguso Vetri dArte
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Dark Brown
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
$3,212 Sale Price
20% Off
Lola Wicker Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Lola chair is a remarkable testament to the beauty of natural materials and expert craftsmanship. Skilled artisans in the Philippines meticulously weave the chair from wicker, wh...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wicker
$1,487 Sale Price / item
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.