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Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional art. These boxes work perfectly on coffee tables, easily accessible to light a candle, or proudly
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Pearl Desk Lamp, Leaf Green, Brass, Slate, by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Stone, Brass, Metal
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp
Dora
In White, 22ct Moon Gold, Marble Base
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Gold Leaf
Set of 6 Arcadia chairs by Caraceni for Tagliabue, 70s
By Tagliabue
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
structure. Proudly Made in Italy, these chairs are more than just seating; they are functional art pieces
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
3 Door Mid-Century Inspired Weave Credenza with Modern Triptych Woven Art Doors
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
, Te Atiawa, Te Arawa. The result is a contemporary functional art credenza that celebrates Aotearoa
Category
2010s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
functional art. The tabletop features intricately crafted ironwork, showcasing geometric patterns and
Category
20th Century French Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
functional art. The tabletop features intricately crafted ironwork, showcasing geometric patterns and
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
functional art. The tabletop features intricately crafted ironwork, showcasing geometric patterns and
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ettore Sottsass White Bentwood Coat Rack Stand
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Forney, TX
functional art furniture features a sculptural four-part bentwood upper, with ten wooden peg hooks, six lower
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Onyx
Super White Marble Coffee Table π 01 by Atelier Dutré
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation.
Influenced by functional art and post-functionalist design, Atelier Dutré engages in a deep
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$18,410 / item
Whimsical French Art
Design Modernist Lacquered Sculpture Table Yves Pagart
Located in Surfside, FL
2024.
This is in the tradition of the whimsical, functional, and nature-inspired art of Les Lalanne
Category
1990s Post-Modern Nude Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Super White Marble Bench π 05 by Atelier Dutré
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation.
Influenced by functional art and post-functionalist design, Atelier Dutré engages in a deep
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Marble
$19,704 / item
Super White Marble Chair π 04 by Atelier Dutré
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation.
Influenced by functional art and post-functionalist design, Atelier Dutré engages in a deep
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
$19,704 / item
Super White Marble Console Table π 03 by Atelier Dutré
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation.
Influenced by functional art and post-functionalist design, Atelier Dutré engages in a deep
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$19,068 / item
Super White Marble Side Table π 02 by Atelier Dutré
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation.
Influenced by functional art and post-functionalist design, Atelier Dutré engages in a deep
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$13,150 / item
Pink Suede 48" Mirror by Ash
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
design enthusiasts seeking a piece that is both functional art and a subtle pop of color. It is a
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Suede, Mirror, Plywood
Vintage Boho Turned Travertine Dining Table Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pedestal is a unique and functional art piece for your home. Bring enduring beauty and versatility into
Category
Late 20th Century American Pedestals
Materials
Travertine
James de Wulf Custom Concrete Fountain
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s North American Modern Fountains
Materials
Concrete, Bronze
$20,272 / item
Italo Valenti Sculptural Coffee Table with Seagull and Marine Life Base, 1970s
By Italo Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
eye-catching piece of functional art.
The oval beveled glass top rests securely on the sculptural
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Giraffe and Girl
sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
of functional art work creating a luminous corner and warming anyone's heart.
A touch of gold on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
James de Wulf Custom Shuffleboard Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Game Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
$24,000 / item
James de Wulf Concrete Workbench Dining Table, 132 x 30
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
$14,924 / item
Deer Antler Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
natural elements into functional art. Mounted to an oak shield backplate, this piece is both a striking
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Sigurd Persson a 18ct gold modernist cuff bracelet 1963
By Sigurd Persson
Located in Bruxelles, BE
functional art. In 1959, he was commissioned by Nordiska Kompaniet to create a jewelry collection, resulting
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gold
Bronze Rhino Candelabra
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
pairs.
Functional art: Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting is
Category
2010s South African Rustic Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
$1,790 / item
Contemporary Pearl Desk Lamp with White Sculptural Spheres, Brass on Slate Base
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Brass
Riva 1920 Tommy Bench - Design by Riccardo Arbizzoni, W 183.2 cm (72.1 in)
By Riva 1920
Located in Alcamo, IT
embodies the essence of sustainable craftsmanship, timeless design, and functional art, making it a unique
Category
2010s Italian Benches
Materials
Iron
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century, T
ang Marriage Coffee Table, Bronze, 1965
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
of functional art; work by the father son design duo has been steadily increasing in value over the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Chiaroscuro
By Christopher Ganz
Located in Chicago, IL
Functional Art (SOFA) Chicago, Drawing,
“The Initiation” on display in Ann Nathan Gallery space, Nov. 2-4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Sloth, From the Seven Deadly Sins Series, Nude Figures, Oil on Watercolor Paper
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Gallery, Chicago, IL
SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan Gallery, 7th Regiment Armory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Gluttony, The Seven Deadly Sins Series, Nude Figures, Oil on Watercolor Paper
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Gallery, Chicago, IL
SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan Gallery, 7th Regiment Armory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Lust, From the Seven Deadly Sins Series, Nude Figures, Oil on Watercolor Paper
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Gallery, Chicago, IL
SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan Gallery, 7th Regiment Armory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
N.07 Hiding with Art
By BURĒAU
Located in Levent, TR
aspect of our lives. With this folding screen, art becomes a functional and captivating addition to any
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$9,135
Bird in Flight
Sculptural Pendant, Brass and White Resin by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pearl Desk Lamp, Contemporary, Sculptural, Brass, Slate, Glass by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
the driving force, intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Brass
Italian Space Age Black and White Rolling Bar Cart and Side Table, Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
make it a sculptural, functional art piece that captures the imagination and serves multiple needs in a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Paint
In Stock Free Shipping- Io - Wall Lamp - Red Coated Aluminum by Fontana Arte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A small fixture with powerful utility, the Io LED Wall Sconce by FontanaArte is functional art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Bird in Flight
Sculptural Pendant, Brass and Bronze-Resin by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24K Gilt Bronze
Crystal by Claude Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
breathtaking work of functional art, this pair of sconces will style beautifully in a wide array of spaces and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Danish Serving Trolley in Rosewood by Henning Korch for Silke
By Henning Korch, CFC Silkeborg
Located in KUTNO, PL
functional piece of furniture, but also a piece of functional art that perfectly fits the mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Manhattan Pendant in Brass with White Sculpted Components by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Manhattan Pendant in Brass with Green Sculpted Components by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1967 Signed Paul Evans Exceedingly Rare Side Tables or Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
reflects Evans’ innovative approach to functional art, making these pieces ideal for collectors and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist End Tables
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Clay Sculptural Chair ÉTER Furniture, FACIES
Located in Miami, FL
, making it a collectible work of functional art.
FACIES 02 — Sculptural Chair
More totem than seat, this
Category
2010s Peruvian Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Clay, Resin
Silhouette Sculptural Contemporary Wall Light in White by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
interest to this object of art which provides a visual focus as well as functionality.
Margit Wittig is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Silhouette Wall Light in Emerald and Blackened Metal Finish by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
interest to this object of art which provides a visual focus as well as functionality.
Margit Wittig is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Celtic Bowl Solid Cast Aluminium and Brass A070 by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
nature and land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Wall Mounted Console Table by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner. 1998
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Studio Craft Furniture as functional art. Ebner opened his studio in Long Island in 1973 his work is
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Wall Mounted Console Table by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner. 1998
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Studio Craft Furniture as functional art. Ebner opened his studio in Long Island in 1973 his work is
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Magazine Rack Cast Aluminium Silver coloured and Brass Gold Coloured Handmade
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
nature and land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mesh Fruit Bowl A050 Solid Brass Sand Cast
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
$537 / item
Balaustre Solid Aluminum
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Balustrades and Fixtures
Materials
Aluminum
$1,195
Modern multiple Wine Bottle Rack Gold, Silver coloured, Handmade in Spain
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
nature and land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Wine Coolers
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Moon Gold Table Lamp, Low, by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Brass, Gold Leaf
Tray Rectangular E002 cast Brass and Aluminium Silver and Gold coloured Handmade
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Small Canoa Dish A060 cast brass (gold colour) and aluminium (silver colour)
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
Working with arquitects, interior
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Fruit Bowl A019 Solid cast brass (gold coloured) and aluminium (silver coloured)
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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Functional Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of functional art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and brass. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of functional art now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of functional art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of functional art made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of functional art over the years, but those crafted by Jim Rose, Lionel Jadot and JZUZ Livingelements are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Functional Art?
The average selling price for a piece of functional art at 1stDibs is $4,285, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $34,145 for the highest priced.
Questions About Functional Art
- What are the functions of art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There are a few potential functions of art, and the specific function of a particular piece depends on its subject matter and medium. In some cases, art tells a story from history, everyday life, mythology or religion. Other times, its purpose is to inspire people to think about or feel something about the message that it conveys. For some artists, the function of art is to express religious devotion or to memorialize the image of someone who is notable. Art also enhances the visual appeal of the spaces where it is displayed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024One 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and functional art is its purpose. Functional art usually has a practical use. Ceramics, textiles and industrial design are examples of functional art. On the other hand, fine art typically exists to tell a story, convey a message or express an idea. Examples of fine art include paintings, prints and sculptures. Shop a wide variety of fine and functional art on 1stDibs.
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