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What is an example of functional art?

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What is an example of functional art?
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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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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...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

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

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 _______________________________________________________________________ Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Country Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Large Original Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Keith Murray, C.1930
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

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

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