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Miss Joshua 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
$10,569 / item
Grapefruit Yellow Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
hailing from Milan, Italy. Her artistic endeavors are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Amber Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
Milan, Italy. Her artistic endeavors are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
$2,858 / item
Vintage Beni Ourain Rug Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 5
2
x10
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
handmade textile, making each rug a one-of-a-kind work of functional art.
Key Features:
Origin: Morocco
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Anatolian Style Wool Kilim 6
6
x9
7
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
high-traffic areas, making it a functional art piece that elevates rustic, bohemian, southwestern, or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
R5
End Table in Copper
By AdrianMartinus
Located in Calgary, CA
unique and functional art pieces.
Skateboards are finished with durable high quality polyurethane.
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,950
Adjust to Fit, Original Charcoal on Archival Paper
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
Rare Pia Manu Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1969 Belgium, Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top over a brushed steel frame and base. This stunning piece of functional art is signed on top 'Pia
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$9,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Hand Crafted / Blown Glass
Lucite Decorative Sculpture Of A Standing Polar
Located in Tarry Town, NY
provenance. Ideal for collectors or those seeking a striking piece of functional art, this exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Carampana Console Table by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
light bar.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the collectible design proposal, Vetralia
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
$38,554 / item
Undo Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Engraved golden mirror, golden leaf coated wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$19,505 / item
Indo Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Engraved golden mirror, golden leaf coated wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$19,505 / item
Endo Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Engraved golden mirror, golden leaf coated wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$19,505 / item
Ando Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Engraved golden mirror, golden leaf coated wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$19,505 / item
Fantastic Pair Leather Vintage French Louis XV Carved Oak Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and the rich leather upholstery elevate these chairs into a piece of functional art.
Perfect for
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Cariega Chair by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in the collectible design proposal, Vetralia is a meeting place for
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$29,486 / item
Ultracoffee Black and Red Coffee Table by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
120 x H 27 cm
Materials: Engraved mirrored glass, charred wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
$22,688 / item
Past Green Side Table with Chair by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
87 cm
Materials: Colored engraved mirror, oxidised copper, wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Copper
$43,766 / item
Pop Story Console Table by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Engraved coloured matt mirror, silver leaf coated wood.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$47,622 / item
Bukolisch Vanity Cabinet by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Wood structure with engraved painted mirror.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Active in
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mirror
$40,812 / item
Drift #02 Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Mirrored coloured baked glass, handmade mirror and painted wood structure.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
$12,863 / item
Briccole Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Ancient briccole wood, mirror, engraved glass, bronze.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in Venice
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
$38,554 / item
Camerlengo Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Deformed mirror with charred wood elements. Bronze details.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based in
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
$34,026 / item
Drift #01 Mirror by Vetralia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Mirrored coloured baked glass, handmade mirror and painted wood structure.
VETRALIA
Functional Art based
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
$12,863 / item
French 1890s Inlaid Louis XV Bronze Mounted French-Polished Writing Table Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
graceful support and a refined silhouette.
This writing desk is not only a statement piece of functional
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Unique Pair Italian Cerule Form Gilt Decorated Creme Painted Upholstered Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
detailing make them a stunning piece of functional art that complements both traditional and contemporary
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XV Benches
Materials
Walnut
Tommaso Barbi “Flamingo” Table Lamp, 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
“Flamingo” lamp showcases his ability to combine playful yet sophisticated elements into functional art
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,650 / item
Tommaso Barbi “Flamingo” Table Lamp, 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
“Flamingo” lamp showcases his ability to combine playful yet sophisticated elements into functional art
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,650 / item
Rare Pia Manu Brutalist Coffee Table, circa 1969 Belgium, Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top over a brushed copper-tone steel frame and base. This stunning piece of functional art is signed
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$9,450 Sale Price
32% Off
Modern Geometric Patterned Wool Rug 14
3
x14
8
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
bedrooms, it is a timeless piece of functional art.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
American Contemporary Abstract Brutalism, Sculpture in Iron, ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
of what we think of as functional art. The way the frontal pieces are arranged creates a sense of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Grow Vase by HS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Carbonell. Whilst on this internship Hannah developed a passion for functional art work and began combining
Category
2010s British Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,255 / item
Morphic Arc Vase Pink by HS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Carbonell. Whilst on this internship Hannah developed a passion for functional art work and began combining
Category
2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,255 / item
Large Teak Wood Table, Natural Finish, Hand-Crafted Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
work of functional art, celebrating natural materials, master craftsmanship, and timeless design.
This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Handmade Green, Pink and Blue Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992
By Novy Bor Glassworks, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Höglund
Located in Grythyttan, SE
materials like wrought iron, creating playful yet functional art pieces that continue to captivate
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass
Handmade Blue, Pink and Black Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992
By Erik Höglund, Novy Bor Glassworks, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Grythyttan, SE
materials like wrought iron, creating playful yet functional art pieces that continue to captivate
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass
20thC Swiss Boxing Glove Bean Bag By Susiand Ueli Berger For De Sede c.1970
By De Sede
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
distinctive piece of functional art. Manufactured by the renowned Swiss furniture maker de Sede, this unique
Category
20th Century Swiss Other Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$4,947 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
balance that makes this piece a true work of functional art.
Measuring 21.25 inches wide, with a seat
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hamedan Antique rug - 3
2" x 5
8"
Located in New York, NY
beautiful decor item but also a piece of functional art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Italian Midcentury Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
source of illumination, but also a piece of functional art. Its blend of vintage charm and modern flair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Guinea in the late 19th century. Functional as beautiful wall art.
This piece remains in a really
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
TIFFANY Studios Art Nouveau Bronze "Slag Glass" frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Braintree, GB
century, showcasing Tiffany’s dedication to art and functionality.
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) was
Category
Vintage 1910s American Frames
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Deco Stone and Bronze Chameleon Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional art; acquire this stunning sculptural bronze and marble clock today and infuse your home with
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Stone, Bronze
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Haast Modern Ancient River Wood Credenza Aged Copper Base and Leather Handles
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
cherished piece of functional art. This sustainable timber, naturally felled by nature, has been carbon
Category
2010s New Zealand Modern Credenzas
Materials
Copper
Two 1980s Mid-Century Modern Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
sophisticated and eye-catching piece of functional art. This type of mid-century modern Murano glass wall sconce
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Basilica di San Marco, Venezia - 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 Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Ink, Color Pencil
L
Ingresso al Canale di Cannaregio Lungo - 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 Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Ink, Color Pencil
Grand Live Edge Ash Wood Conference Table with a Charcoal Epoxy River
Located in İnegöl, TR
Modern, Boardroom Table, Minimalist
Origin: Handcrafted in Turkey
A piece of functional art with a
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Dennis and Leen Baroque Dining Chairs After- Set of 10
By Dennis
Leen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, trimmed elegantly with nailhead detailing. These chairs are monumental works of functional art, instantly
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Bespoke Olive Wood Live Edge Dining Table with a Mediterranean Blue Epoxy River
Located in İnegöl, TR
Origin: Handcrafted in Turkey
A stunning piece of functional art, this bespoke live edge dining table
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Olive, Wood
$4,720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Apollo and Daphne From Bernini Sculpture, Galleria Borghese, Rome - Original Ink
By Christopher Ganz
Located in Chicago, IL
International Expositions of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art (SOFA) Chicago, Drawing,
“The Initiation” on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Ink
Laocoon - Original Ink Drawing - 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 Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Paper, Ink
The Coliseum of Rome - Original Ink Drawing
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 Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Ink
The Burial of Saint Lucy by Caravaggio - Original Ink 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 Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Crayon, Ink, Color Pencil
Minotauros - Original Etching - 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 Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Intaglio
La Salute, Venice - Original Etching - 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 Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Intaglio
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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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