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Magistrato al Sal Nero Cabinet by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Wooden structure and cups, glass grain.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
$68,028 / item
Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950
s sci-fi movies style
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
thus should be considered as functional art.
PLEASE NOTE. The lamp in the video is a slightly smaller
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
American Studio Bed Side Tables or Night Stands in walnut by Michael Rozell US
By Micheal Rozell
Located in Berlin, DE
woods into unique decorative pieces of sculpture, functional art and furniture. Each handmade piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Zanotta Coat Rack - Italian Design Icon
Located in Manzano, IT
silhouette]. Standing at [altezza] inches tall and [larghezza] inches wide, this piece is both functional and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
$623 Sale Price
60% Off
Pair, Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style 19th Century Putti Candlestick Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
, harmony, and classical motifs.
Electrified for modern use, this pair serves as functional art, offering
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1970s Space Age Ceramic Tableware Set
La Boule
by Villeroy
Boch, Germany
By Villeroy
Boch, Helen von Boch
Located in North Miami, FL
creativity, making it a timeless example of functional art.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Danish Art Deco Uplight Floor Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Model "A-Lamp", 1930s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
, during the height of the Art Deco movement, and remains an iconic piece of functional art.
Crafted with
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
“Rana” side table, by Casa Antillón, Spain, 2023
Located in Madrid, ES
definition of formats and disciplines. His most notable works are the functional art collections: “Domestic
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
“Luna” Chair, by Casa Antillón, Spain, 2021
Located in Madrid, ES
disciplines. His most notable works are the functional art collections: “Domestic Fictions” (2021) and
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
variations in the glaze that highlight its unique, handmade provenance. A stunning example of functional art
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Puzzle Chair and Table by David Kawecki
By David Kawecki
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
attention to detail. These labels add a unique touch, celebrating the pieces as original works of functional
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,650 / set
Mid-Century Teak “Fish” Wall-Mounted Board Set — Attributed to J. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Herentals, BE
— functional art at its finest
• Ideal for collectors of Scandinavian modern design or mid-century serveware
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Platea Metalica – Architectural Coffee Table in Brushed Inox By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
a balance between order and organic imperfection.
The result is a functional art piece that grounds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconces by Albano Poli for Poliarte
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, brutalist glass combined with the minimalist metal structure makes for a dramatic piece of functional art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Live Edge Wild Olive Wood and Glass River Coffee Table, A Modern Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
heirloom-quality work of functional art, designed to be the focal point of conversation for years to come.
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
$3,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup
Mirror Compact
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
functional art. Each compact was both a tool of beauty and a statement of sophistication, mirroring the sleek
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
The Source Side Table No.4 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Other
$11,097 / item
Source Dining Table by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
spontaneously arise, evolve through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Other
$71,343 / item
Source Side Table No.2 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Other
$11,097 / item
The Source Side Table No.1 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
spontaneously arise, evolve through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Other
$11,097 / item
Source Console Table No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
spontaneously arise, evolve through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Other
$23,781 / item
Source Tall Shelf No.2 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Other
$23,781 / item
The Source Tall Shelf No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Other
$23,781 / item
1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigarette Box Le Porte Di Milano by Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
fantastic example of functional art and collectible Italian design. It is highly sought after and can also
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell A1965 Pendant Lamp, All Brass - EUR Version
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
functional art and this remarkable style played a significant role in shaping the aesthetic of mid-century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass
Set of two Leather Pigs by Dimitri Omersa, 1960s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in BARCELONA, ES
and captivating piece of functional art. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a whimsical
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
$4,083 / set
Fragmentos Coffee Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptures, Collectible Design, Installations and Functional Art with various stone from all over Mexico
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
$4,492 / item
Skyline Black Marble Sconce with Varying Rectangular Block by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
, Installations and Functional Art with various stone from all over
Mexico.
Existing as an artist and business
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble
Midcentury French Bamboo Wall Mirror with Geometric Mosaic Style Arrangement
Located in Atlanta, GA
only adds a piece of functional art but also brings a sense of mid-century charm and character. It's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Octagonal Place Mat C042 Cast Aluminum Silver coloured, Cast Brass Gold 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 Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Jens Risom Sofa in Fresh Vanilla Boucle
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
x 29 H
Professionally restored by Hobbs Modern, this sofa is as much functional art as it is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Intersection Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
starter and a unique piece of functional art, inviting discerning collectors to add its distinctive allure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Mounted Cabinet by Charlotte Perriand for
Les Arcs
, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
beauty of solid pine, laminate, and veneered lacquered panels to create a remarkable piece of functional
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Vintage Boho Abstract Sculptural Metal Bowls - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
statement piece for those curating an eclectic or industrial aesthetic, this functional art object can serve
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
James de Wulf Custom Concrete Pool Table, Available Now
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
advanced concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional
Category
2010s American Brutalist Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
$27,750 / item
1980
s Figurative -- David Bowie, Iman and Friends
By Zoa Ace
Located in Soquel, CA
SOFA (Sculpture, Objects, & Functional Art) Exhibit, Miami, FL
represented by Michele Mosko Miller
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Paper
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Coffee Table – Walnut
Ceramic
By Alexander Knysch
Located in Waiblingen, BW
of functional art. The three legs are made of clay. Each leg has an individual handcrafted shape and
Category
2010s German Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Ceramic
$3,783 Sale Price
75% Off
1960s President Sculptural Wingback Rattan Chairs, Set of 4
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
arms that have a magazine storage. Every chair is a piece of functional art. The details on this set
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
McDowell Coloney, Original Watercolor Painting, Framed - David Becker
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Functional Art), Ann Nathan Gallery, 7th Regiment Armory, NY, NY
Art Chicago, Merchandise Mart, Ann
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Boho Industrial Star Mold Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
patina. This captivating pair invites a discerning buyer to acquire functional art that promises to add
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Cast Stone
$1,750 / set
Danish Modern Sled Base Rosewood Credenza Attributed to Arne Vodder, c. 1960
s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
epitome of 'functional art'. Constructed of a mix of solid and veneered Brazilian rosewood with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Cut To Clear Crystal Decanter
Located in Forney, TX
functional art. Whether used as a liquor decanter, wine bottle, table centerpiece, or simply displayed as a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Bohemian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Leo Rydell Jost Contemporary Nepal Wool Handmade Carpet
By Leo Rydell Jost
Located in Madrid, ES
merely aesthetic objects to functional art.
The theme behind most of his work lies between portraits and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style MCM Chrome, Bamboo
Glass Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
converge to create a striking piece of functional art.
This étagère epitomizes the essence of Hollywood
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Boho Polished Brass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chance to own a timeless piece of functional art—bring this striking brass lamp home today!
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jonathan Trayte, "Moloko", 2018, Whitechapel, Collectible Design
By Jonathan Trayte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional Art; Contemporary Art; Jonathan Trayte; Moloko; 2018; Collectible design;
Functional
Category
2010s English Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Steel
$9,008 Sale Price
20% Off
Custom California Studio Onyx Pedestal Tables Modernist Sierra Neveda Retreat
Located in Camden, ME
contemporary interiors.
A compelling example of California custom design, these tables stand as functional art
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Onyx
20th C Folk Art Organic Modern Rustic Natural Edge Wood Slab Wall Shelf w/ Pegs
Located in Topeka, KS
. A fabulous piece of functional art, it has four useful pegs under the natural slab shelf, and it is
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Ornamentum 2
6mm Lasered Aluminium Table Orson Van Beek
Quinten Mestdagh
Located in Antwerp, BE
functional art pieces.
Orson Van Beek and Quinten Mestdagh aimed to create a new kind of ornamental
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell A1965 Pendant Lamps, Black
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
functional art and this remarkable style played a significant role in shaping the aesthetic of mid-century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass
$1,602 / item
Paavo Tynell A1965 Pendant Lamps, White
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
functional art and this remarkable style played a significant role in shaping the aesthetic of mid-century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$1,602 / item
Vintage Boho Patinated Chain Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the show, making it a functional work of art and a guaranteed conversation starter in any living room
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Modernist Brass Newspaper Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Elevate your organization with this timeless piece of functional art—add this exceptional brass rack to
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Laminated Maple Vitulus Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf can be seen as functional art, however it can left in its simplest form as a wall mountd sculpture
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Maple
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, beautifully framed by a lustrous, bronze-like metallic edge. This is a perfect piece of functional art, ideal
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan California King Sleigh Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
opportunity to own this unique and captivating sleigh bed. Add this piece of functional art to your cart today
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Jean-Marie Giguère Abstract Fish Art Glass Sculpture Circa 1999
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Objects Functional Art,Illinois, EU
Montréal Vu Par..., Galerie des métiers d'art du Québec
Revue des
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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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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