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Vintage Boho Patinated Drop Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional art. Its elegant form, defined by graceful cabriole legs and a serpentine apron, is a hallmark of
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Interlocking Molecule Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
modern living space, this piece is pure functional art. This remarkable table is presented in great
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Swiss LeCoultere Brass Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
piece of functional art. Perfect for a distinguished office, a curated library bookshelf, or a
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Late 20th Century Swiss Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Leather Knole Sofa After Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
touch of softness to its strong lines. This is more than a sofa; it's a piece of functional art, ready
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ornamentum 1 6mm Lasered Aluminium Chair 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
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2010s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fine Carved Walnut Verdi Green Marble Top Console Table with Stretcher Base
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
furniture or simply looking to elevate your home with a unique and functional art piece, this marble top
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
this captivating piece of functional art to your collection today!
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Modern "Abstract Inlay Charcuterie Board" by Alex Drew No One, 2024
By Alex Drew No One
Located in Detroit, MI
geometric Walnut and Mahogany inlay that invites touch. Functional art that will last a lifetime. With
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2010s American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Modern "Walnut Slash Inlay Charcuterie Board" by Alex Drew No One, 2024
By Alex Drew No One
Located in Detroit, MI
geometric Oak inlay that invites touch. Functional art that will last a lifetime. With beveled edges that
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2010s American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Modern "Prism Inlay Charcuterie Board" by Alex Drew No One, 2024
By Alex Drew No One
Located in Detroit, MI
geometric Oak, Walnut, and Mahogany inlay that invites touch. Functional art that will last a lifetime. With
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2010s American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 20th Century Canadian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
that provides a brilliant contrast. This is a commanding piece of functional art, perfect for
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Bamileke Tables - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
finish highlights the wood's natural texture. A stunning example of functional art, this versatile set
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Late 20th Century Cameroonian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

WALL-MOUNTED DESK Tengü
By Jonathan Jouan
Located in Timisoara, RO
Tengü Desk Jonathan Jouan’s “tegu” Is A Striking Example Of Functional Art, A Wall-mounted Desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Boho Brutalist Floor Lamps - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
can serve as a bold, artistic counterpoint. Illuminate your space with functional art. Make this
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Late 20th Century Martz Pinstripe Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
textural effect, which is contrasted beautifully by the warm, turned teak neck. It is a work of functional
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Teak

AMBROISE SCONCE - Modern Gold Leaf Sconce with Brass Details
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
anyone who appreciates high-quality, handmade and beautifully designed pieces of functional art. Its
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Gandia Blasco Iris Round Coffee Table - Warm Comporta Sunrise
By Gandia Blasco
Located in Miami, FL
Alejandra Gandía-Blasco is a compelling example of outdoor furniture as functional art. This version
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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gandia Blasco Iris Round Coffee Table - Cold Ibiza Sunset
By Gandia Blasco
Located in Miami, FL
Alejandra Gandía-Blasco is a compelling example of outdoor furniture as functional art. This version
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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gandia Blasco Iris Coffee Table - Cold Sunsets
By Gandia Blasco
Located in Miami, FL
Gandía-Blasco is a compelling example of outdoor furniture as functional art. This version features a
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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Boho Lacquered Koi Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the scene a stunning sense of depth and life, making it a true piece of functional art. This jewel
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Boho Stacked Stone and Marble Geometric Sphere Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble base creates a powerful visual dialogue, making this a true statement piece of functional art for
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

James de Wulf Concrete Rolling Ping Pong Table - Standard Colors
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
functional art.
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2010s American Bauhaus Game Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel, Stainless Steel

Early 20th Century Czech Painted Bohemian Figural Vanity Mirror Signed Schloop
Located in Dallas, TX
functional art pieces, often working within the stylistic traditions of Bohemia in the late 19th and early
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Earthenware, Porcelain

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Slit Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
console, this vase is pure functional art. Offered in great vintage condition, this piece perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Bar Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern interiors. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of functional art that brings both comfort
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Platea Metalica – Coffee Table in Brushed Copper Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
a balance between order and organic imperfection. The result is a functional art piece that grounds
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Platea Metalica – Architectural Coffee Table in Brushed Brass By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
a balance between order and organic imperfection. The result is a functional art piece that grounds
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

William Emmerson "Berg" Solid Marble Chaise Lounge
By William Emmerson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Materials: Naxos marble. The Berg is a distinctive piece of functional art, meticulously handcrafted from a
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2010s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Marble

James de Wulf Custom Concrete Pool Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
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2010s American Brutalist Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Side Table / Coffee Table Jiong Made of Concrete, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Fish Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
work of functional art. The hand-built, elongated form features a heavily carved and textured exterior
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Straw Man
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Unruly Muse, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Contemporary Pendant EL Lamp Vertical CS2 by Noom in Copper
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
. These contemporary pendant and floor lamps transform simple lines and shapes into functional art objects
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel

El Lamp Vertical pendant CS3 Sculptural Minimalist by Noom in Stainless Steel
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
highlighting specific objects or anchoring a space with bold elegance, EL lamps serve as functional art objects
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant El Lamps Small CS1 in Brass 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
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Copper

EL Lamp Horizontal CS1 - Sculptural Minimalist lighting by NOOM in Brass
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
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamps El Lamps Small CS3 in Steel by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
. These contemporary pendant and floor lamps transform simple lines and shapes into functional art objects
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Set of Three Contemporary Pendant El Lamps Small CS2 in Copper by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
highlighting specific objects or anchoring a space with bold elegance, EL lamps serve as functional art objects
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel, Brass

Sculptural EL Lamp small CS1 Pendant Lighting in Brass designed by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
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

Brass, Stainless Steel, Copper

Rusty Red Travertine Side Table “Coral” – Contemporary Design by Josep Vila Capd
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Barcelona, ES
erosion, design and ruin, offering a functional art piece that balances utility with emotional
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2010s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Stone

1st Generation Eames LKX Lounge Wire Mesh Side Chair 1951
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
of production, 1951. These chairs are works of functional art. Measures: 26.5" tall x 18" wide x
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wire

Sculptural, Contemporary Bird in Flight Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, Blue Glass
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
vice versa which gives this functional object of art a visual focus for luxury interiors. Margit
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barbra RattanModern Wall Light
Located in Oxford, GB
—they’re functional art.
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Rattan Metal-Plated Handmade willow Vase by Federica Paoli, Italy
By CASPAL
Located in Milano, Lombardia
such as wood weaving and metal turning to craft emotionally resonant, functional art. Measuring 40 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairfor A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950 s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in San Diego, CA
chairs, whilst created during the Mid-century modern era, are timeless, iconic pieces of functional art
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Wool

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Spoon Rest - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional art into your home – purchase this charming set of vintage Italian spoon rests today!
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Late 20th Century Italian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the chance to own this exceptional hand-carved dough bowl – a timeless piece of functional art to
Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Wirkkala Bowl - Revontulet - An Icon of Scandinavian Design, Finland 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Herentals, BE
celebrated Finnish designers, is known for his masterful way of translating natural forms into functional art
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Michael Aram “Enchanted Forest” Side Table
By Michael Aram
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional art. Ready to place and make a statement.
Category

1990s Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mr. Joe Ruby Red Console Table by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
, Italy. Her artistic endeavors are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

The Enigma - Original Etching - Christopher Ganz
By Christopher Ganz
Located in Chicago, IL
Functional Art (SOFA) Chicago, Drawing, “The Initiation” on display in Ann Nathan Gallery space, Nov. 2-4
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Lithograph

Driver s License Self Portrait - Original Drawing - Christopher Ganz
By Christopher Ganz
Located in Chicago, IL
Expositions of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art (SOFA) Chicago, Drawing, “The Initiation” on display in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Lithograph

Babà Coffee Table by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
artistic endeavors are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and furniture design
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Embryo Outdoor Sculpture by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
artistic endeavors are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and furniture design
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mr. Joe Console Table by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
artistic endeavors are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and furniture design
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There 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, 2024
    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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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.