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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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Marble
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
this captivating piece of functional art to your collection today!
Category
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
Category
2010s American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
2010s American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
2010s American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$14,584
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$2,850 / set
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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.
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,450 / set
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$21,450 / item
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
Category
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
Category
2010s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Marble
$155,000 / item
James de Wulf Custom Concrete Pool Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
$27,750 / item
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
$825 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Category
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.
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
$1,781 / set
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
Category
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
Category
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!
Category
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
Category
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
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
$12,154 / item
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$8,587 / item
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
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$3,567 / item
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
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
$12,154 / 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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