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
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Center piece in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass with gold by Archimede Seguso circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Late 20th Century Hand Forged Polished Steel Bench style of Alberto Giacommetti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular craftsmanship in the style of Alberto Giacommetti. Expert welding with high quality steel, using tapered stretchers with all handmade fabrication. Fabric is clean and wou...
Category
1980s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Remini Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The cocktail table base is a marvel of natural wood, featuring captivating undulations that create an extraordinary design. Designed by the visionary Vito Selma...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Pine, Glass
Pair of candlesticks in Murano glass attributed to Salviati circa 1930
By Salviati
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of candlesticks in Murano glass attributed to SALVIATI circa 1930
Category
1930s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Center Piece in Murano glass attributed to Barovier&Toso 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass black iridized attributed to Barovier&Toso circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
E. Aurelio italian Art Deco brown bronze male circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in italian bronze signed E. Aurelio Art deco circa 1930 depicting naked boy sitting on edge of cliff.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sheffield English Stag Antler Handled, Sterling Silver Capped Table Servers, S/3
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A three piece serving set with Stag Antler handles and Sterling Silver ferrules and end caps, Sheffield, England, circa mid 20th Century.
Impressively sized, the set consists of a scalloped bowl spoon, and a spoon and fork of a similar pattern, perfect for salads.
A beautifully made set, heavy and substantial.
The naturally shed antler handles are securely attached to the Stainless Steel spoons and fork with ornate Sterling ferrules and end caps.
The end caps are 1.5 in. in Diameter – Stamped 925 for Sterling Silver
Scalloped spoon...
Category
Mid-20th Century English International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Jasper Johns by Mark Rosenthal, Museum Edition Trade Paperback, 1988
By Jasper Johns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Jasper Johns, Work Since 1974 ” by Mark Rosenthal, a Museum Edition Trade paperback, from the 1988 exhibition mounted at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Jasper Johns (born May 15, ...
Category
1980s American Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
Center Piece in Murano glass by Silvani to Fratelli Toso 1990.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in tricolor Murano glass by SILVANI to Fratelli Toso 1990.
Category
1990s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Center Piece in Murano glass by Silvani to Fratelli Toso 1990.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass bicolor by SILVANI to Fratelli Toso circa 1990.
Category
1990s Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase in Murano Glass attributed to Archimede Seguso 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
incredible Murano vase in costolato oro attributed to Archimede Seguso circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Center Piece in Murano glass by Silvani to Fratelli Toso 1990.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Tricolor Murano glass by SILVANI to Fratelli Toso 1990
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Dutch Delft Blue Handpainted Vase
By Delft
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice handpainted Delft blue pottery vase.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Style 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
Vase in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri dArte circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass original from the fifths by Seguso Vetri dArte. Perfect condition.
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
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
Vase in Murano Glass attributed to Zecchin Martinuzzi circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass original to the period attributed to Zecchin Martinuzzi circa 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Estate Sterling Silver 2-Piece Cigarette or Match Holder Smoker Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A two-piece sterling silver smoke set, Mueck-Carey Silver Co. New York, New York, circa 1940-1950s.
Suitable as a match holder with a spent tray, finished...
Category
Mid-20th Century American International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vase in Murano Glass attributed to Aureliano Toso 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible big Murano vase bicolor with bubbles and "costolato" perfect conditions
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Venini Murano Glass Light Coralo 1950 Vase
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big vase i Murano glass attributed to Venini circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Style Dino Martens Murano glass multicolor vase 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Dino Martens style Murano glass multicolor with two mouths circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase in Murano Glass by Dino Martens to Aureliano Toso 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano vase by Dino Martens to Aureliano Toso 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Dos Gallos Custom Long Skinny Wood Console Table with Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom console that can be made in Douglas fir, walnut or oak. Built up top to approximately 3 inches thick. Can be made in different sizes, and different finishes. Made in Los Ange...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Iron
Table lamp attributed to Ercole Barovier circa 1940 "Primavera" Murano glass
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp in Murano glass attributed to Ercole Barovier "Primavera" glass circa 1950
Category
1940s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Orgo Playa Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Playa veneer showcases an exquisite blend of rattan strips and coco twigs meticulously arranged in perfect harmony. Enhanced by a seamless resin coating, this exceptional materia...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Coconut
Archimede Seguso sculpture in Murano opalino glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 in opalino Murano glass in big size and perfect conditions, To collectors.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Couple of cats in Murano glass by Barovier&Toso circa 1948 "zebrato"
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
Limoges French Porcelain Sea Shell Dish W/ Hand Painted Lily-of-The-Valley Motif
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Limoges white porcelain sea shell dish with hand painted lily-of-the-valley and butterfly design, c. mid 20th century, France.
Signed Limoges France on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European International Style Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Archimede Seguso "costolato oro" circa 1950 big vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big Murano vase by Archimede Seguso 1950 "costolato oro" with applied collar.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Sevres table lamp in handmade glass circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
France table lamp in handmade glass attributed to Sevres circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Italian White Sculptural Fan Coffee Table 1970's
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional Italian designer coffee table from the late 1970’s. This extremely rare table is made from individual steel slats, each painted in an off white palette, and arranged t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Archimede Seguso vase in Murano glass "Opalino Costolato" circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano vase circa 1950 in "Opalino Costolato".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso center piece in opaline glass c 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso 1950 in opaline glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Corso Rope Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Corso Cocktail Table is an ideal addition to any casual living space, offering simplicity and a touch of sophistication. Its surface is elegantly adorned with rope, lending a cha...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Rope, Wood
Square Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Swirling patterns are crafted through the artful inlay of rattan ribbons. The captivating "Ribbon" cocktail tables from Oggetti feature their renowned Showtime material, which exudes...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Resin, Coconut
Center piece in Murano glass attributed to Fratelli Toso 1950
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
Art Deco bronze woman naked signed B Forslund circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
incredible bronze Art Deco signed B Forslund representing woman naked.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Center piece in Murano glass by Ercole Barovier 1950 "cordonato oro"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass by Ercole Barovier circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Hexagonal Columnar Brass Picket Sticks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hexagonal columnar brass pricket sticks on circular bases, each with round drip pans above shaped hexagonal uprights.
Dimensions: 16" H x 6" diameter at base
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pistils - Robert Mapplethorpe, Photography Hardcover Cased Book 1st Edition 1996
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pistils, Photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe with an Essay by John Ashbery.
Hardcover in case and dust jacket – 1st Edition, 1996
Robert Mapplethorpe began taking photographs i...
Category
1990s American International Style Furniture
Materials
Paper
vase in Murano glass by Dino Martens to Aureliano Toso circa 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass by Dino Martens to Aureliano Toso circa 1950 with applied glass and gold.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of David Weeks Studio Two Arm Sconces Model #203
By David Weeks
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of David Weeks two arm sconces model #203 are formed of two polished nickel over steel arms affixed to a solid wood wall mount.
Each arm swings independently from side to side to cast light where necessary.
The hand-spun aluminum shades...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Knut Hesterberg, paire de tables basses "Propeller", 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Knut Hesterberg, pair of "Propeller" tripod legs in matt black lacquered steel, Germany 1960. The Helix-shaped sheet of steel originally receives a circular glass top resting on the ...
Category
1960s German Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hanako Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Hanako cocktail table is a breathtaking centerpiece that commands attention in any room. It artfully combines the beauty of dark stained wood with the captivating allure of natur...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
An Original Italian Front of House Walnut Greeter, this is a very imposing piece, it is in the finest figured wo...
Category
19th Century Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Le Faguays bronze Art Deco "Pierrot e Columbine" signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Art Deco bronze signed Le Faguays from 1930 original representing "Pierrot and Columbina"
Category
1930s French Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Archimede Seguso Ashtray in Murano Glass with Gold and Air Bubbles
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Murano ashtray made by Archimede Seguso for cigars with bubbles and gold.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase in Murano Glass attributed to Dino Martens par Aureliano Toso c 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
incredible Murano vase from the fifths attributed to Dino Martens to Aureliano Toso
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Center piece in Murano glass attributed to Ercole Barovier "Primavera"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass attributed to Ercole Barovier "Primavera" circa 1950
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
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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