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Contemporary Large Oval Sculpted Mirror in Slate Grey by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
functional art and works in limited editions for collectors worldwide.
Materials: resin, jesmonite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Epoxy Resin
Storm Small by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
to wear. This piece is more than just a table—it's a conversation starter, a functional art piece
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Amazing Unique Artisan Hand Wrought Italian Mid-Century Fireplace Tools
Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
styles like Stile Liberty (Art Nouveau), creating functional art from iron, with family businesses (like
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Brass
Abstract Landscape #137 - Expressive Textural Movement Painting
By Paul Kirley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood, CA
Beverly Hills Hotel- Beverly Hills, CA
1998 Gallery of Functional Art- Santa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Abstract Landscape #135 (Diptych)
By Paul Kirley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood, CA
Beverly Hills Hotel- Beverly Hills, CA
1998 Gallery of Functional Art- Santa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Flying Oxide - Framed Textured Blue Circles Abstract Painting
By Paul Kirley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood, CA
Beverly Hills Hotel- Beverly Hills, CA
1998 Gallery of Functional Art- Santa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$800 Sale Price
27% Off
Edge Lit With Green
By Paul Kirley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood, CA
Beverly Hills Hotel- Beverly Hills, CA
1998 Gallery of Functional Art- Santa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
My Blue Corner - Textural Framed Abstract Painting
By Paul Kirley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood, CA
Beverly Hills Hotel- Beverly Hills, CA
1998 Gallery of Functional Art- Santa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Cream and Gray Rug, Architectural Design by Orley Shabahang, 2
x 3
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
both aesthetically pleasing and built to last. This spectacular piece of functional art represents a
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Platea Green Horizon Coffee Table, Hand-Polished Gradient Lacquer-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
finishes reflects a balance between order and organic imperfection.
The result is a functional art piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Re-Purposed Industrial Ship Hatch Captain
s Lounge Chair
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art perfect for that nautically themed business, restaurant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$3,499 Sale Price
36% Off
Ceramic Buffalo And Genet Cat Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
. This jewelry box not only serves as a functional art piece but also preserves and honors the cultural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Boho Artisan Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Plinth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
accents. The organic texture and dramatic color palette make it a standout piece of functional art
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Cast Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door Handle
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Balustrades and Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Bronze Mounted Conch Shell Chandelier /Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is functional art that seamlessly blends nature and workmanship.
Overall Measurements:
Conch Shell
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$1,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Plaster Jardinière France, 1930s Fish Sculpture in the Style of Martel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
console table
Evokes the spirit of monumental Art Deco sculpture
This is a functional art piece that
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Plaster
Split Cane Bamboo Console Table mid-century modern style
Located in Oxford, GB
-century modern
stvle. "console table" this architectural
style, piece of functional art has been designed
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
PH 3/2 Academy Crown Designed By Poul Henningsen From 2000s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
contemporary elements to create a timeless piece of functional art.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Balustrades and Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Organic Contemporary Nature KALUVA Solid Oak Wood Coffee Table with Brass
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
This solid Oak wood coffee table is a functional art piece inspired by the organic shapes of water
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Mackenzie Childs Glazed Ceramic Drawer Pulls - Set of 10
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
patina and collected history of these functional art pieces. Elevate your hardware with this rare and
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Original Biomorphic Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
light. This functional art object perfectly captures the "Deco Revival" and pastel-pop styles that
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Vases
Materials
Ceramic
9x13 Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative element, this outstanding rug serves as a breathtaking piece of functional art that enriches the
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,650 / item
Sculpture Black Stone Functional Handcrafted Pedra Negra F-3 by Ricard Casabayó
By Ricard Casabayó
Located in Barcelona, ES
blend art, design, and functionality, evoking ancient cultures. Emerging from forgotten quarries, these
Category
2010s Spanish Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and depth. This form of functional art champions the organic, earthy qualities of clay and firing
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Karl Springer Style Forged Stainless Steel Drum Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
aggressively engineered, with a sculptural minimalism that pushes them toward functional art.
Each table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage MCM Signed Glazed Ceramic Double Branch Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
quality. Reflecting the era’s focus on statement lighting and functional art, the piece boasts two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Clock perforated D018 Cast Brass, Gold coloured, Handmade in Spain
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Sculpture Functional Black Stone Handcrafted Pedra Negra F-7 by Ricard Casabayó
By Ricard Casabayó
Located in Barcelona, ES
from nature, ancient temples, and imagined cities. They blend art, design, and functionality, evoking
Category
2010s Spanish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Octagonal Card Tray E006 Silver and Gold Desk Tray Handmade in Spain
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
and land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
Working with arquitects
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gumwood Live Edge Square Coffee Table, A Modern Epoxy Resin Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
functional art.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Matte Glaze Ceramic Urns - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
body and wide rim, makes these functional art pieces capable of anchoring large indoor or outdoor
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$3,850 / set
Vintage Boho Stacked Pencil Reed Coffee Table
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
commanding piece offers functional art for the discerning collector.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reed, Glass
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of functional art into your curated collection.
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay, Pottery
"THE MANTEL SERIES" John Glick Stoneware Objets d
Art Intimate Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
John Glick is well-known for his beautifully rendered functional pieces of art
Category
1990s American Modern Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze
Luxury Modern Table Made from Sustainable Ancient River Rescued Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
journey to become a cherished piece of functional art.
The trees’ location co-ordinates are inscribed on
Category
2010s New Zealand Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
18th Century Italian Cabinet Embellished w/Original Hand-Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
functional art piece, with useful storage and display, great for a kitchen, foyer, living or bedroom.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Buffets
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Mica Side Table in Ancient Matai Wood and Aged Steel
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
journey to become a cherished piece of functional art. This sustainable timber, naturally felled by nature
Category
2010s New Zealand Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a piece of functional art.
Standing at a substantial height, this piece is perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Teapot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the collector seeking unique, functional art, this teapot is ideal for serving or display, fitting
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Tea Sets
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Boho Zig Zag Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fixture into a piece of functional art. This lamp perfectly blends organic texture with a minimalist color
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scarce Anglo Indian British Colonial Brass Mounted Wooden Log Pail Bucket
Located in Forney, TX
decorative functional art, perfect for decor, or add a liner for us as a fireplace coal hod - ash scuttle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Fireplace Tools and C...
Materials
Brass
"WAVYBONE" Desk Clock by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies
Located in Brooklyn, NY
smooth curves. This approach represents the cutting edge of functional art, where everyday objects
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Corian
Bottle Mat Ring C052 Made from Sand Cast Aluminum, Brass Handcrafted Lacquered
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 Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Medieval Drink Mat Coaster Posavaso Medieval Cast Aluminium Brass Handmade Spain
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 Tableware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Design Drink Mat, Posavaso Diseño, Cast Aluminium and Brass Handmade in Spain
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 Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
FLOS OK Pendant Light in White by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with his simple style, creating a piece that feels like a functional art installation.
This item is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$1,029 / item
Organic Modern Sculptural Side Table in Sustainable Ancient Matai Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
their journey to become a cherished piece of functional art. This sustainable timber, naturally felled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Wood
James de Wulf Custom Concrete Pool Table, Premium Finish
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
$27,750 / item
Drink Mat Track, Coaster, Solid Cast Brass and Aluminium C048 Posavaso Huella
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 Tableware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Hand-knotted Rug of the Botanica Collection by Leo Rydell Jost
By Leo Rydell Jost
Located in Ibiza, Spain
to his work a double use, going beyond merely aesthetic objects to functional art.
The theme behind
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-knotted Rug of the Botanica Collection by Leo Rydell Jost
By Leo Rydell Jost
Located in Madrid, ES
to his work a double use, going beyond merely aesthetic objects to functional art.
The theme behind
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of Two
2
Rare Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, C. 1950
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
walnut with captivating angular lines these stunning lounge chairs are the epitome of functional art. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Two
2
Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Møbler, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik are the epitome of functional art. With expertly sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Whimsical Emilia Castillo Silver
Porcelain Salt
Pepper Shakers, 1980s
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
This set embodies Castillo’s joyful approach to functional art, offering both utility and conversation
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
opportunity to acquire a distinctive piece of functional art, inviting them to add its serene beauty to their
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Postmodern Carved Wooden Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This exceptional bowl is not merely a decorative object but a piece of functional art, perfect for
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
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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