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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
Henri Matisse, Affiches, Französische Plakate, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Krefe
Located in Essen, NW
Original color lithograph based on a design by Henry Matisse "Jazz" Le Destin. Good age-related condition with compressions on the upper right sheet edge...
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1950s French Vintage International Style Posters

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Large University Chart “Physical Map of Ireland” by Bacon
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Early 20th Century International Style Posters

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Spain Tourism Original Vintage Poster Flamenco Dancers, 1941
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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1940s French Vintage International Style Posters

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Mid-1970s Original Vintage French Festival Poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Mid-1970s original vintage French festival poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973 Artist: Arman Dimensions: 158 x 109 cm Year: 1973.
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1970s French Vintage International Style Posters

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Original Art Deco Furnishing Advertisement 'Au Louvre' Vintage Poster, 1935
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Art Deco furnishing department advertisement 'Au Louvre' vintage poster Artist Anonymous Year 1935 Dimensions 72 x 53cm Condition Good.
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1930s French Vintage International Style Posters

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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 Posters

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Raymond Savignac, 'Savignac Rainbow', Original Vintage Poster, 1970
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Raymond Savignac, 'Rainbow', original vintage poster, 1970 Raymond Savignac, often just abbreviated to "Savignac", was a French graphic artist famous for his commercial posters. T...
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1970s French Vintage International Style Posters

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Original Vintage French Poster, 'Foire Internationale De Lyon' 1959 by Piatti
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage French poster, 'Foire Internationale De Lyon', 1959 by Piatti Piatti was a Swiss graphic artist, painter and book designer. He was a popular illustrator of child...
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1950s French Vintage International Style Posters

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Original Vintage French Theatre and Cabaret Poster by René Gruau, 1966
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...
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1960s French Vintage International Style Posters

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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.  
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1950s French Vintage International Style Posters

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Large University Anatomical Chart “Ligamnets” by Turner
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large University Anatomical chart “Ligamnets” by Turner W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Anatomy and Physiology By Dr William Turner, Professor of Anatomy University of Edinburgh/A J Nystrom & Co US Agents Chicago This is Plate 2, Ligaments, by Turner, it is large lithograph set...
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Early 20th Century International Style Posters

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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...
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1960s French Vintage International Style Posters

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Midcentury Original Vintage French Poster, 'Froid Philips' by Darigo
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Midcentury original vintage French poster, 'Froid Philips' by Darigo Artist Darigo Year 1950 Dimensions: 160 x 120 cm ...
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1950s French Vintage International Style Posters

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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 Posters

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'T’en Fais Pas, C’est Une Bicyclette Sparting', Original Lithograph Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'T’en Fais Pas, C’est Une Bicyclette Sparting', original lithograph poster T’en Fais Pas, C’est Une Bicyclette Sparting - "Don't worry, this is a sparting bicycle" Artist Anon...
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Mid-20th Century French International Style Posters

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'Velo - Moteur Thomann', Mid-20th Century Original French Lithograph Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Velo - Moteur Thomann', mid-20th century original French lithograph poster Artist: Anonymous Dimensions: 59 x 40 cm Condition: G...
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Mid-20th Century French International Style Posters

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Savignac Bird 'Au Musee De L’Affich' Original Vintage French Exhibition Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Savignac Bird 'Au Musee De L’Affich' original vintage French exhibition poster "Savignac", was a French graphic artist famous for his comm...
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1980s French Vintage International Style Posters

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Savignac Rainbow Exhibition Poster Munich Original Vintage Poster, 1982
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Savignac rainbow exhibition poster munich original vintage poster, 1982 Raymond Savignac, often just abbreviated to "Savignac", was a French graphic artist famous for his commerci...
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International Style posters for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique International Style posters for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage posters created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used International Style posters made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original posters, popular names associated with this style include Raymond Savignac, Antonio Saura, Arman, and Herve Masson. 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 posters differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $205 and tops out at $2,800 while the average work can sell for $1,167.

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