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What is an example of functional art?
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One example of functional art is pottery. The term functional art refers to items produced by artisans that have a function beyond serving as decoration. Pottery fits this definition because it can be used to store items, display flowers, serve foods and more. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of pottery.
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Large 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche,
Orjol
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. Beautiful weathered yellow glaze. Imperfections help authent...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$597 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Weller Art Pottery Vase With Iris Pattern Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Weller Art Pottery Vase With Iris Pattern Signed C1920
Measures - 9 1/2" x 4" x 4"
This antique vase is an example of Weller Art Pottery, ...
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Early 20th Century Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Delphin Massier Flower Wall Stand, Vallauris, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Flower Wall Stand by Delphin Massier, Vallauris, France, Late 19th Century.
Exceptional late 19th-century French Art Pottery flower wall stand by Delphin Massier, produced in Vallau...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta
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Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Country Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware
Large Original Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Keith Murray, C.1930
By Keith Murray
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely shaped grey ceramic vase made by Wedgwood.
Designed by Keith Murray
Makers marks and facsimile signature on base
2 tiny hairline cracks to the rim.( shown in the images ) ...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Orjol
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. The fact that this jug has a multiple colour glazing makes i...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$814 Sale Price
41% Off


