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
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
Hour Lavigne Paris Portico Mantle Clock
By Hour Lavigne
Located in New York, NY
Hour Lavigne Paris portico mantle clock, comprised of four fluted columns of amber-colored resin resting on a resin and brass base, marked.
Dimensions: 11" H x 8.75" W x 3.75" D.
...
Category
20th Century International Style Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jonathan Adler Acrylic Pop Art Pill Sculpture, 150 MG Yellow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Get your daily prescription of surrealism with Jonathan Adlers’ lustrous homages to fab pharmaceuticals. Crafted from solid acrylic in poppy colors with laser-etched dosages. Use as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Dominici table lamp in glass, metal and marble.
By Dominici
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible original table lamp by Dominici signed in the base.
Category
1970s Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass
Fontana Arte table lamp circa 1960
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Italian table lamp in glass, metal and mirror in perfect condition , very rare.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Exotic Bird Parrot Garden Figure Majolica Handcrafted and Hand Painted
Located in München, DE
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
Remini Natural 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
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
Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Circular Box and Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Japanese Satsuma earthenware circular box and cover
decorated in enamels and gilt with cover showing birds and trees reserved on foliate scrolls on a m...
Category
20th Century International Style Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Horns, Decorative Wall Hangers in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in São Paulo, SP
HORNS are sculptures derived from the "BEAST 2023 project", presented at the 12th Design Week in São Paulo, 2023, in the exhibition "How much time do we have?", in the Virginia Build...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Murano table lamp attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano table lamp attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte in "costolato" yellow. Perfect conditions.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Carved Polychrome & Parcel Gilt Oval Mirror in Wiener Werkstatte Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A CARVED POLYCHROME AND PARCEL-GILT OVAL MIRROR
IN WIENER WERKSTATTE STYLE
Mid 20th Century.
Probably after a design by Karl Klaus,
in striking yellow and black chevron pattern in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
M Table, Contemporary Side Table in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in São Paulo, SP
Side table designed to perform two functions: supporting and seating. It can serve as a side table, a bedside table or a bench, when the guests no longer fit on the sofa. The M Table...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
M Table, Pair of Contemporary Side Tables in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in São Paulo, SP
Set of two side tables designed to perform two functions: supporting and seating. It can serve as a side table, a bedside table or a bench, when the guests no longer fit on the sofa....
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Saarinen table lamp in glass and metal attributed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp attributed to Eero Saarinen in glass and metal lacquered.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Vase in Murano Glass attributed to Seguso Vetri D'Arte 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano blue vase with 50 style perfect for flowers, shelves or tables.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Jorge Zalszupin pair of table lamps in Jacaranda and acrylic circa 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare pair of table lamps in Jacaranda and acrylic in perfect conditions very charm
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Center piece in Murano glass with murrini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Big Murano center piece with "murrini"
Category
1980s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Brown Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Bends and curves create a most pleasing organic feel in Oggetti’s Square Cocktail Table. Available in Medium Brown or a wash of Gray, the chesnut wood has a beautiful natural grain t...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
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
Quincy Mactan Stone Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Crafted with a focus on elegant design, clean lines, and captivating materials, the Quincy Cocktail Table caters to those with discerning taste. Made from locally sourced Mactan ston...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Stone
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 ...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Grey Square Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Bends and curves create a most pleasing organic feel in Oggetti’s Square Cocktail Table. Available in Medium Brown or a wash of Gray, the chesnut wood has a beautiful natural grain t...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Grey Planar Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Oggetti's latest iteration of the Planar cocktail table is undeniably breathtaking. Its captivating design, adorned with abundant wood veining on the Gray veneer, creates a perfect c...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Arata Lounge Chair in a Natural Wood Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Arata stands out with its alluring curves and the gentle radiance of pine wood. The left and right limbs are symmetrical counterparts, mirroring the human form with their repetit...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Archimede Seguso Basket in Murano Glass with Gold and Coralo Glass
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible coralo glass basket made by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 with gold and applied glass.
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
Quincy Fossilized Stone Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Crafted with a focus on elegant design, clean lines, and captivating materials, the Quincy Cocktail Table caters to those with discerning taste. Made from locally sourced fossilized stone, carefully harvested in the Philippines, this table seamlessly blends into a variety of interior styles. Fossilized stone table...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Stone
Aiden Rattan Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Oggetti sources its rattan from Mindanao, Philippines, where it takes five years for rattan to reach full maturity. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, there is a growing e...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Cut Glass
Sheffield English Stag Antler Handled, Sterling Silver Capped Pasta Servers, S/2
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A two piece pasta serving set with Stag Antler handles and Sterling Silver ferrules and end caps, Sheffield, England, circa mid 20th Century.
Impressively sized, the set consists ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English International Style Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Center Piece in Opaline Glass, circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Special rose france opaline center table piece.
Category
1850s French Antique International Style Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
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
Clara Wicker Lounge Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
Introducing the Clara Lounge Chair, one of the latest creations from the talented designer Vito Selma. As part of a trio of exceptional lounge chairs, Clara...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wicker
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
Vase in Blown Glass Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vase in blown glass attributed to Fulvio Bianconi from Murano with hole in the center for a good grip.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass
Dao Planar Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Oggetti's latest iteration of the Planar cocktail table is undeniably breathtaking. Its captivating design, adorned with abundant wood veining on the Daoveneer, creates a perfect con...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Nautilus Cocktail Table Dao
Located in Hollywood, FL
Maurice Barilone's design showcases a high-fashion look with concentric lines of Dao, elegantly crowned with a round glass top. The meticulous arrangement of concentric lines in Dao ...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Nautilus Square Cocktail Table Grey
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, Wood
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
Ferrão Pendant Lamp, 150cm, 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
Murano Vase by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1952
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare original vase by Dino Martens to Aureliano Toso repertoire in the book Dino Martens by Marc Heiremans model 5412.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Aiden Rattan Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Oggetti sources its rattan from Mindanao, Philippines, where it takes five years for rattan to reach full maturity. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, there is a growing e...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Cut Glass
Steel Sculpture by Nicolas Vlavianos, 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Steel sculpture signed and dated Vlavianos in perfect conditions.
Category
1970s Greek Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Steel
Fully Upholstered Day Bed Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Fully upholstered day bed in a Dedar fabric. Structure in wood. Featuring incredibly comfortable upholstery and soft structure made of non-de...
Category
2010s French International Style Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Lola Open Weave 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
Geometric Rectangular Cocktail Table in Natural
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
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
Barovier&Toso Vase in Murano Glass Cordonne Serie
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible big Murano vase by Barovier&Toso with gold cordone serie circa 1948.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Geometric Cocktail Table in Black
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
Slag Glass, Wood
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
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
Porto Set Side Table, by Rain, Contemporary Center 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 D 50/ H 50 cm - Low table D 70/ H 40 cm
Porto low tables are composed of a circular top that seems to rest on a sturdy oblong base. Lightness and weight overlap creating a harmonic and unconventional monoblock.
The unagreement between the geometry of the elements generates irregular pieces capable of evoking movement, as they elude the gaze, changing according to the viewing angle.
The tables give continuity to the Porto collection, whose inspiration comes from the weight and scale...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Furniture
Materials
Wood
Geometric Cocktail Table in Natural
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
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
Jose Wicker Lounge Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
Vito Selma has done it again with the introduction of the Jose Lounge Chair, another exceptional addition to his collection of three fabulous accent chairs....
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Sterling Silver & Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Hors d'Oeuvres Picks, Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, Sterling Silver cocktail or hors d’ oeuvres picks with oval Lapis Lazuli stones, circa 1960-1970.
Showing a charming hand made quality, the pieces have twisted stems, ending in sharp double-pronged picks. The lovely blue, flat cabochon...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage International Style Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
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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