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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
Sleek Stainless Steel Pendant by Dutch Designer Harco Loor
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very nice halogen hanging lamp made by Dutch designer Harco Loor. This item was made in the late nineties of the past century. Its sleek shape ensures ...
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1990s Dutch International Style Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Chrome

Willy Guhl Loop Chair 1st edition with original wood 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible original from the 50s Loop Chair by Willy Guhl with wood in the base in perfect conditions. Fantastic.
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1950s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Concrete

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Spode Fleur de Lys Red & Gold Bone China Fluted Chelsea Tea Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Spode, England, a Fleur De Lys-Red Tea Pot in the fluted Chelsea shape. The Fleur de Lys pattern was introduced in 1961 and remained active until 1994, now discontinued. A bone china tea pot...
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20th Century English International Style Furniture

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Ceramic

Painting Oil on Canvas by Pio Joris Important Italian Artist of the 19th centur
Located in Rome, IT
Pio Joris (Rome, 1843-1922). The Via Flaminia, a Sunday morning," 1869, (winner of the Gold Medal Exhibition in Monaco, 1869) with frame 160 x 83 cm. Pio Joris attended the Istitu...
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19th Century Italian Antique International Style Furniture

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Canvas

White Leather in Natural Colors
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1410 - White leather in natural colors and special processing , so the edges have no waviness and adhere perfectly to the floor. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

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Leather

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 ...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

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Marble

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Fabric

Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection
Located in London, GB
The bread board is an organically shaped wooden tray carved from one solid piece of walnut wood. It is beautifully sized with a crumb catcher and a small...
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2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture

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Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

Oil Painting of the Capri Coastline by Matteo Sarno
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 20th century oil painting of the coastline off the Isle of Capri, near Naples painted in the impressionist style, showing rocky cliffs and the azure Mediterranean sea. The painting is titled ‘Capri’ and is signed Matteo Sarno...
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20th Century Italian International Style Furniture

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Canvas

Estate Sterling Silver Wide Band Napkin Rings, mixed set of four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of four vintage wide band Sterling Silver napkin rings, various makers, circa 1920 - 1930s. Wonderful examples: One ring is engraved with the name ‘Mellie’ inside a...
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1920s American Vintage International Style Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Hand Painted Porcelain Oyster Plates, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Set of twelve hand painted oyster plates (pale blue and pink) by Joseph Schachtel, Sophienau. Octagonal six well, exquisitely hand-painted plates. Elevate your dining table or wall...
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Late 19th Century German Antique International Style Furniture

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Cherry

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Murano Glass

Alta Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Floor Lamp, Solid Discolored Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Alta is a floor lamp whose upward light creates a diffused illumination that hangs over the piece. The design seeks inspiration in the characteristic monumentality of the Brazilian M...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

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Wood

Archimede Seguso "sfumato oro" sculpture in Murano glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso "sfumato oro" circa 1950 in perfect condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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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...
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1950s Czech Vintage International Style Furniture

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Metal

Large Archimede Seguso italian bicolor 1950 Murano Glass Cornucopia
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible bicolor with gold cornucopia by Archimede Seguso in Murano glass circa 1950, fantastic.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Murano Glass

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate
Located in Roma, IT
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate Wonderful and very elegant square plate made by the Meissen manufactory with "Blue Onion" decoration. Available a pair This refined plate, whi...
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Late 19th Century German Antique International Style Furniture

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Porcelain

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: ...
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Early 20th Century French International Style Furniture

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Paper

Premises, Architecture Exhibition Book 1958-1998, Guggenheim Museum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Premises: Invested Spaces in Visual Arts, Architecture, & Design from France : 1958-1998, Guggenheim Museum Publications, Softbound- 1998 by Benjamin H.D. Buchloh; Denis Hollier; An...
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1990s American International Style Furniture

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Paper

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. Information about the covid 19. At this point, the w...
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2010s French International Style Furniture

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Metal

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
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1980s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Metal

Alfredo Barbini Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Alfredo Barbini Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Murano Glass

Hand embroidered linen apron from the SoShiro Ainu collection
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...
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2010s Japanese International Style Furniture

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Linen, Natural Fiber

Large Dryad Wooden Paper Guillotine
Located in Godshill, 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, ...
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Early 20th Century International Style Furniture

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Beech

Gucci Gold Metal Letter Opener in Black Leather Case
Located in New York, NY
Gucci gold cast metal letter opener with signature double G logo at handle. Engraved signature on reverse GUCCI Made In Italy Original black leather case with Gucci stamp on back.
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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

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...
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2010s Italian International Style Furniture

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Marble

Large flat-wave Persian rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Plain woven Persian, hand-spun wool, rug. Circa 21st century. Dimensions : 135.5" x 95". Very good condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian International Style Furniture

Materials

Wool

1950s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Jewel Closure Evening Clutch with Coin Purse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the mid-late 1950s, a gold mesh evening clutch made by Whiting and Davis, the company who invented superior quality metallic mesh design and fashion, from the late 1890s into the 20th century. The envelope shaped evening bag is complete with two enclosures, a matching gold mesh coin purse...
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Alois De Laet 1895
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Alois De Laet grew up in the Schipperskwartier in Antwerp, where his mother ran a café. De Laet was initially more interested in music. He took lessons from Peter Benoit and played the piano in his mother's café. As a painter he was self-taught. In 1900 he was the first to exhibit at the social philosophical movement 'De Kapel'. There he met artists such as Eugeen Van Mieghem and Henry Van de Velde. De Laet called himself one of the first Antwerp socialist artists. After the First World War he achieved success with his landscapes of the Kalmhoutse Heide and the Antwerp polders. He was a member of various art circles, including Eenigen, Als ik Kan, de Scalden, La Libre Esthétique and Vie et Lumière...
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1890s Scandinavian Antique International Style Furniture

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Paint

Alois De Laet 1895
Alois De Laet 1895
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Late 18th Century Original Vintage French Poster, 'Fernand Calment & Co'
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage French poster, 'Fernand Calment & Co', 1896 bicycle poster Year: 1896 Dimensions: 118 x 77 cm Condition: Good Format: Linen backed.
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Late 18th Century French Antique International Style Furniture

Materials

Paper

Spode Fleur de Lys Red & Gold Bone China Fluted Chelsea Coffee Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Spode, England, a Fleur De Lys-Red Coffee Pot in the fluted Chelsea shape. The Fleur de Lys pattern was introduced in 1961 and remained active until 1994, now discontinued. A bone china coffee...
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20th Century English International Style Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian Chaise Longue silk
Located in Long Island, NY
Italian Chaise Longue .Elegant and Timeless. Beautiful Reds and Gold Colors in Silk .
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Early 2000s Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Silk

Hand embroidered linen table runner from the SoShiro Ainu collection
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...
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2010s Japanese International Style Furniture

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Linen, Natural Fiber

Solida Squared Table, by Rain, Contemporary Center Table, Solid Garapá Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Sólida series’ main characteristic is the synthetic character of its design contrasted with the use of a natural material. Each piece in the collection is composed of two or thre...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Wood

Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano glass red and yellow circa 1950 vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible large Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano glass red and yellow circa 1950 vase.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Porto Side Table, Low, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Laminated Oak Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The collection has rounded lines that look for inspiration in the anchor elements present in the ports. The weight and scale of this elements guide t...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted T'nalak Basket Weave Cushion Cover 50x50cm
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 50 x 50 cm 19....
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2010s Philippine International Style Furniture

Materials

Other

Leather in Natural Color
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1325 - Leather in natural color: the edges have no waviness and adhere perfectly to the floor. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing my activities.
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

Materials

Leather

Western European Silk Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Jewelry Design, Blue Green
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Silk Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition , C-308-1 "Murano Tiger Eyes" in silk. Alexander's Collection rugs are a product of...
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2010s Chinese International Style Furniture

Materials

Wool

1950's Italian Gold Embossed Leather Book Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining
Located in New York, NY
1950's Italian finely detailed. leather book form jewellery box with gilt embossed Fleur de Lis design at corners of front and back sides. The gilt brass wide band central clasp sect...
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Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Furniture

Materials

Leather, Velvet

FABERGE Silver and gold center piece attributed with two Mermen circa 1850.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large silver and gold center piece attributed to FABERGE with two mermen. Fantastic.
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1850s European Antique International Style Furniture

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Gold, Silver

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Porto Set Side Table, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Laminated Oakwood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Set composed of two Porto side tables, a high and a low. Dimensions: High table L 45/ W 25/ H 45 cm - Low table L 60/ W 32/ H 34 cm Porto low tab...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture

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Wood

Venini table lamp in orange Murano glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big table lamp in Murano glass orange attributed to Venini&C. circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Murano Glass

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...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique International Style Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Contemporary credenza of oak, leather and marble from the SoShiro Pok collection
Located in London, GB
This credenza from the SoShiro Pok collection is an oak veneer storage unit embellished with intricate and complex beading artistry, leather, and marble top. The beadwork is done on ...
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2010s Kenyan International Style Furniture

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Marble

J Tenreiro Chandelier in Jacaranda, glass and metal 1970.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare chandelier attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro in Jacaranda, glass and metal circa 1970.
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1970s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Metal

Handcrafted T'nalak Diagonal 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 ...
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2010s Philippine International Style Furniture

Materials

Other

Eugenio Restelli pair of tables lamp circa 1960 style Gabriela Crespi.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
fantastic table lamp signed Eugenio Restelli circa 1960 in the style of Gabriella Crespi.
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1960s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Metal

Archimede Seguso sfumato oro center table with applied parts and gold 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large Archimede Seguso sfumato oro center table "piece unique" 1950
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large Aureliano Toso Murano glass bicolor circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Aureliano Toso Murano glass bicolor circa 1950 vase.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

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Murano Glass

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...
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Late 20th Century Dutch International Style Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso vase in Murano glass with gold and applied glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso with gold and applied glass. Fantastic.
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1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
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1990s American International Style Furniture

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Art Glass

Tangka Painting of Manifestations of Padmasambhava Tibet, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A TANGKA PAINTING OF MANIFESTATIONS OF PADMASAMBHAVA TIBET, 20TH CENTURY He appears as the Dorje Drolo. He rides a fierce tigress, and brandishes a vajra in his right hand and a ritual dagger...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan International Style Furniture

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Cotton

Giant Orgo White Lacquer Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
In any contemporary environment, the cocktail table's organic shape serves as a delightful focal point. Crafted with utmost care, each table is meticulously hand-finished, featuring ...
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2010s Philippine International Style Furniture

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Lacquer

Ma+39's Custom Pendant, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma+39's custom pendant, Italy, 20th century. Totally customized: Dimensions, material, finishing, color Lead time: 2/3 weeks.
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20th Century Italian International Style Furniture

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Brass

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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