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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FABERGE Silver and gold center piece attributed with two Mermen circa 1850.
By Fabergé
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large silver and gold center piece attributed to FABERGE with two mermen. Fantastic.
Category
1850s European Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver
Herve Morvan Original Vintage Poster, 'Salon De L’enfance' Yellow Rooster
By Herve Masson
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage poster by Herve Morvan, 'Salon De L’enfance' Yellow Rooster
"Youth, Sports, Leisure" Camp for children; Herve Morvan is a french ar...
Category
1960s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Bauhaus Memphis Art Architectural Geometric Wool Carpet/Rug, Blue Yellow Grey
Located in Halle, DE
Modern high quality rug with abstract geometric design in bauhaus or memphis manner.
Unique piece of german designer Friedrich W. Fritsch.
Only used before in exhibition/showroom.
Category
1980s German Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool
Ottoman Handwoven Silk Stripe Cushion
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning handwoven cushion, an exquisite piece that beautifully blends the rich heritage of the Ottoman Empire with contemporary elegance. Featuring vibrant pink, blu...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$377 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Original Vintage French Theatre and Cabaret Poster by René Gruau, 1966
By René Gruau
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage French theatre and cabaret poster by René Gruau, 1966
René Gruau was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated portrayal of fashion d...
Category
1960s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rugs Striped Runner, Handmade Carpet Runners, Shirvan Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade carpet oriental rug born out of nomadic traditional rugs, this antique striped rug from Shirvan features a spectacular array of modular stripes and classical border motifs t...
Category
Early 1900s Caucasian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Wool, Organic Material
Willy Guhl Loop Chair 1st edition with original wood 1950
By Willy Guhl
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.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Bookcase Storage Doble-Sided Metal Wood Pink Blue
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 the two round painted-metal plates to serve as anchor to the wall. The verticals are rounded pipes customizable in height , while the four shelves and storage units can also be set at various heights upon request. The high can be adjusted during assembling. The Maximum high is 270cm.
Edges: extra gloss blue lacquer
Top: honed Calacatta gold marble
Frame: powder coated metal canapa extra matte
Body: extra gloss pink...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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
Indian Buffalo in Wood of the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century Indian buffalo in wood
Very beautiful Indian work representing an elongated buffalo which has a superb patina and some rest of his original polychromy
The buffa...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Red
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment.
The piece has a simple structure, composed by the minimum required for its func...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Side Table by Jordi Vilanova I Bosch
Located in PARIS, FR
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch (1925-1998) was a Catalan interior designer. He trained as a cabinetmaker and then developed his skills in furniture design. In 1960, he founded the multidisci...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
ceramic tile panel "triennale" design Gio Ponti for Marazzi
Located in taranto, IT
ceramic panel composed of four iconic and famous "triennial" tiles also known as "four times curved," designed in the 1960s by Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli for Ceramiche Marazzi.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Sleek Stainless Steel Pendant by Dutch Designer Harco Loor
By Harco Loor 1
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 ...
Category
1990s Dutch International Style Furniture
Materials
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, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Chrome
AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AVEM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 "Bizantino".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Flavio Poli Murano glass amber circa 1950 center piece.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece amber in Murano glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri dArte circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Vanitiy Writing Desk Italian Walnut Marble Top Black
Located in San Polo, Parma
Facondo is a desk - Freedom is the ultimate luxury. Designed by SAGARÍA
Facondo stands out for its proportions, sculptural yet ironic play of volumes and blend of finishes. In its...
Category
2010s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Large Antique Copper Mixing Bowl By Elkington & Co Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A LARGE ANTIQUE COPPER MIXING BOWL
BY ELKINGTON & CO
Circa 1920
Extra large and heavy professional
mixing bowl with triangular loop handle...
Category
Early 20th Century English International Style Furniture
Materials
Copper
Long Coconut Palm Leaf as Table Centerpiece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very rare this long coconut palm leaf, from Indonesia, where it is used by the indigenous people as eating vessel.
It's a perfect centerpiece on our table...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian International Style Furniture
Materials
Palmwood
Hermès Philippe LeDoux Menège Vintage Silk Equestrian Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the French fashion house, Hermès, a vintage silk scarf from the Manège line, circa 1974.
Designed by Philippe Ledoux for Hermès in 1974, this an early vintage of a classic is...
Category
20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Silk
Midcentury Original Vintage French Poster, 'Salon De L’enfance' by Seguin
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Midcentury original vintage French poster, 'Salon De L’enfance' by Seguin
Artist
Seguin
Condition
Good
Format
Linen backed
Dimensions
160 x 120 cm.
Category
1950s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
By Barbini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Alfredo Barbini Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 vase.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Ottoman Silk Hand Dyed Handwoven Velvet Cushion Cover
Located in London, GB
It's one of the oldest known forms of textile decoration, but pinpointing the precise origin of ikat is virtually impossible. What is known is that the term ikat comes from the Malay...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Solida Stool, by Rain, Contemporary Stool, 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...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Two-Tier Silver Plated Pedestal Table Epergne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A silver plated two-tiered Epergne, American, circa 1920-1930.
An Epergne is an ornamental centerpiece for a dining table or sideboard, typically used for holding fruit or flowers....
Category
Early 20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Limited Edition Print after original Andrew Ryabov - "Pegasus"
By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Limited Edition Print after Andrew Ryabov - "Pegasus"
Not framed.
Printed on Fine Art Matt Paper, smooth texture. Hahnemuhle Museum Etching is an exceptional 350 gsm weight paper, sm...
Category
2010s Spanish International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,080 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Dino Martens Italian Multicolor 1950 Murano Glass "Fazzoletto"
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible multicolor vase with applied glass attributed to Dino Martens 1950 fazzoleto model.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Lotte Lehmann Elisabeth Rethberg Kathryn Meisle 3 Signed Opera Promo Photographs
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
3 Signed Promotional Photograph of Female Opera Singers
LOTTE LEHMANN, ELISABETH RETHBERG, KATHRYN MEISLE
All dated 1935-1936 and approx. 7.5 x 9 in. (19 X 23 cm.)
Charlotte "Lotte...
Category
1930s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Minimalist Small Brass and Glass Solitary Vase
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Paulo Goldstein's Piccolo vase, Brazilian contemporary design is part of a series of vases that are inspired in the observation of the natural lines of the flowers and leaves held in...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
New York Sofa by Katavolos, Litell and Kelley
Located in Barcelona, ES
New York sofa originally designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International, USA. This is an edition from ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Dino Martens Murano glass blue and white vase circa 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Dino Martens Murano glass blue and white vase circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Original Abstract Painting By Swedish Artist Kulo Green (1913-1972)
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Original abstract oil on board by Swedish artist Gustaf Holger Fritiof (1913-1972) who painted under the name Kulo Green.
The son of a master painter he studied at the Technical Eve...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Golden Griffins"
By Alexander's Collection, Andrew Ryabov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Oil on Canvas Original Painting in Wooden Gold Leaf, "Golden Griffins"
An incredible and mystical collection of paintings, after a unique artist Andrew Ryabov - “Travellers of Civi...
Category
Early 2000s Montenegrin International Style Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Western European Wool Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Wool Tufted Rug, Luxury Collection, Limited Edition - "Sapphires"
Alexander's Collection rugs are a product of special quality. The brand is called a style icon. ...
Category
2010s Chinese International Style Furniture
Materials
Silk
Ferrão Pendant Lamp, 210cm, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Chrome
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, Chrome
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 ...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Other
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
Hermès Les Clés Vintage Silk Scarf, France
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hermès Silk Scarf, Les Clés designed by Caty Latham, first issued in 1965.
This ‘Keys’ scarf is an early issue with a Jade green border, and showing interlocking gold keys...
Category
20th Century French International Style Furniture
Materials
Silk
Archimede Seguso Murano glass gold vase "Cartoccio" circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass vase caroccio" circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Hazorfim Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers, a Pair
By Hazorfim
Located in Miami, FL
Made in Tel-Aviv, Israel and acquired in the late 1980s, this is a classic and traditional set of .925 Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers created by Hazorfim - the collaborativ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Silver
fruit basket made of brass wire in Style of Carl Aubock Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass wire basket produced in style of Carl Auböck workshop in Vienna. Consisting of 12 pieces of bent brass wire soldered at the ends. The basket ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa chandelier in engraved glass and metal circa 1970
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa in engraved glass, metal and wood circa 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Metal
Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated, and voguish loveseat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was executed in grayish blue leather, it is in good, original condition, showing l...
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
Contemporary Wood Stool
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Flexus plywood stool. One of a kind.
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Luxury Pull Handle Various Metal &Leather Color Finishes Tube Shape Nickel Mediu
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Door & drawer pull handle
Artisanal architectural elements that privilege the sense of touch. Made with brass, metal precision pieces cnc turned that are hand finished using unique ...
Category
2010s Spanish International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Leather
Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This European Industrial light with cage. Heavy steel and metal housing a fantastic ribbed glass that refracts light in a great way.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech International Style Furniture
$685 / set
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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