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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
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
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 Handcrafted Rattan Carpet Beater Folk Art Decorative Wall Object
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Handcrafted Rattan Carpet Beater, Early 20th Century – Functional Folk Art & Decorative
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Rattan
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
Monuments - Highly Detailed Allegorical, Surreal Etching with Multiple Figures
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Unruly Muse, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Engraving
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
Wall lamp "星彩-Seisai" - Iridescent cosmos
Located in Paris, FR
traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic, creating a functional objet d'art that captivates and
Category
2010s Art Deco More Art
Materials
Brass
Custom Side/Drinks Table with European Chopping Block Top
Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
table, working perfectly in both modern or traditional settings as a functional art piece.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Self Check-Out - Several Self Portraits in the Chaos of a Big Box Store, Framed
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 Prints
Materials
Intaglio
Brutalist Clay
Resin Full-Length Mirror ÉTER Furniture, FACIES .001
Located in Miami, FL
functional art.
FACIES .001 Mirror
A vertical full-length mirror with a base in clay inter-layered with
Category
2010s Czech Brutalist Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Clay, Mirror, Resin
Emilia Castillo Porcelain
Pure Silver Butterfly Bowl, Mexico, Signed
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
This bowl exemplifies her ability to bring the natural world into refined, functional art objects
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Max Ingrand bowl model 1639 Fontana Arte Italy 1960 salmon
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
collector’s piece with a coveted place in mid-century modern design. This bowl transcends trends as functional
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Cherry, Walnut Onda Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
ornaments, show its functional side as a floating shelf. The finished piece of functional art, is available
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
$1,837 / item
Contemporary Rattan Handmade willow Vase by Federica Paoli, Italy, in stock
By CASPAL
Located in Milano, Lombardia
such as wood weaving and metal turning to craft emotionally resonant, functional art.
Measuring 40 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Monkey Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
unforgettable piece of functional art. Make this enchanting monkey centerpiece yours today!
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Designer Armchair ‘UMI’ by WOO – Artistic Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Kyiv, UA
Armchair, designed by Rostislav Sorokoviy, is more than just furniture—it’s a piece of functional art that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid 20th Century Martz Ceramic Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
textural contrast to the soft, celadon-green glaze. It is a work of functional art, perfect for adding a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Cockatoo Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
whimsical bedside lamps, or to brighten a living room credenza, these lamps are functional art that brings
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Constantinople Torched Oak Rectangle Acrylic Floating Coffee Table
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
this minimalist piece into the realm of functional art. The acrylic legs are slightly offset beneath
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Vintage Boho Punch Cut “Topiary” Coffee Table After Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
can act as a piece of functional art. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional and hard-to
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
By Sormani, Roche Bobois
Located in Arosio, IT
lovers of Italian postmodernism, Roche Bobois design, and functional art furniture.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$1,921 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Modern Side Tables with Petrified Wood Tops and Custom Chrome Bases
Located in Middleburg, VA
.
Whether styled flanking a sofa, bedside, or as a standalone work of functional art, these tables radiate
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Boho Adirondack Twig Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handcrafted soul to any space. Don't let this unique piece of functional art get away. Add this delightful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Laminated Ash Genie Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
be seen as functional art when used as a floating shelf or displayed in its purest form as a
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Ash
$4,660 / item
Tempus - Emperor : Illuminating Watch
By Ben Rousseau
Located in Timisoara, RO
Functional Art, Drawing Inspiration From The Timeless Elegance Of Emperor Marble. This Kinetic Piece Features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Relief Patterned Earthen Pottery Vase by Tomiya Matsuda
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
-functional art for the first time in Japanese history.
Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011) studied at the Kyoto
Category
Vintage 1960s American Pottery
Platea Coffee Table In Matte Walnut By 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, Walnut
$12,720 / item
Vintage Boho Textured Stepped Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
home with a piece of functional art—bring this unforgettable chandelier into your collection today!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Metal
Modular Benches
Liang
Made of Terrazzo, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
on functional art. After collecting a string of international awards, Bentu has joined an elite group
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Benches
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Bench
Liang 2
Made of Terrazzo, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
beautiful objects that verge on functional art. After collecting a string of international awards, Bentu has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Benches
Materials
Concrete
Artistic EL Lamp Medium CS1 Pendant Lighting in Brass designed by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
highlighting specific objects or anchoring a space with bold elegance, EL lamps serve as functional art objects
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper
EL Lamp Pendant small CS3 Contemporary Lighting in Stainless Steel by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
. These contemporary pendant and floor lamps transform simple lines and shapes into functional art objects
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Papaia Lounge Chair by Ammannati
Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Milano, IT
, this chair is more than furniture; it's functional art. Whether placed in a minimalist loft or an
Category
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Antique Phoenix School Arts and Crafts Reverse Painted Lamp c. 1920
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Westfield, MA
shade. The craftsmanship is a testament to the era’s commitment to creating functional art that was both
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Minimalist Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
space. Ideal for those who appreciate functional art, this Scandinavian masterpiece is both a practical
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
Materials
Wool
Platea Blue Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
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
Platea Green Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
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
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handmade work of functional art that seamlessly blends rustic charm with earthy sophistication. Hand-thrown
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp, Blue, Green
Teal by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
different surface finishes.
The semi matte sculptural components give this functional object of art a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Brass
Modernist Round 3-Tier Hand-Blown Murano Glass Chandelier W/ Oval Reeded Shades
Located in New York, NY
dining area or adding elegance to a living space, this Murano glass chandelier is a striking functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Modern Organic Desk Made from Sustainable Ancient Wood
Blackened Steel
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
and continue their journey to become a cherished piece of functional art. The river rescued trees have
Category
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Sculptural, Contemporary, European PARIS Table Lamps, Turquoise by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
, intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand bowl model 1639 Fontana Arte Italy 1960 brown
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
known. It is a piece of functional art that transcends time and trends, destined to grace any space with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
James de Wulf Outdoor Concrete Pool Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
$29,500 / item
Luxury Mid-Century Modern Style Desk made from Sustainable River Rescued Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
functional art.
The trees’ location co-ordinates are inscribed on a stainless steel Tréology tag placed in
Category
2010s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Candy Box by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Crystal, gold coated brass
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the collectible design
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
$4,996 / item
Renaissance Goblet by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Crystal, silver coated brass.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the collectible design
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
$19,277 / item
Renaissance Goblet by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Crystal, silver coated brass.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the collectible design
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
$19,277 / item
The Rat Coffee Table by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Glass, painted steel, animal skeleton.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$5,681 / item
Aconito Side Table by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Charred wood, resin, Murano glass.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Resin
$11,350 / item
Alkemy Console Table by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Mirrored glass, lacquered wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$54,420 / item
Schegge Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Engraved mirror, charred wood
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the collectible
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$38,554 / item
Beauty Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Engraved painted mirror.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the collectible design proposal
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
$14,749 / item
Movie 01 Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Coloured glass, wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the collectible design
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
$13,992 / item
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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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