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Dusk from the Tomb of Lorenzo di Piero de Medici - Original Ink Drawing
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 Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen

Woman at Rest, Nude Female, Pastel and Charcoal Drawing on Green Paper
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, Charcoal, Pastel

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

David Goliath - Caravaggio Inspired Monumental Double Self-Portrait, Charcoal
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

Charcoal, Archival Paper

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

JAVIER CALLEJA - Pop Top Planter Pot (White Eyes) Limited edition Modern Design
By Javier Calleja
Located in Madrid, Madrid
(White Eyes), created by Javier Calleja in collaboration with Case Studyo, embodies the fusion of art and
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

JAVIER CALLEJA Pot Pop Top White Flower Vase (Blue Eyes) Limited Modern Design
By Javier Calleja
Located in Madrid, Madrid
of art and functionality that defines the Spanish artist’s work. This limited-edition planter
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Paavo Tynell A1965 Pendant White Semi Matt for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
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

Paavo Tynell A1965 Pendant Soft Black Semi Matt for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
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

Carved Marble Figure of a Nude Woman Coffee Table Glass Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
functional art that blurs the line between sculpture and furniture. Boldly designed, the table features a
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Dreamer Lamp 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 Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Evolve Lamps by HS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
develop her work to combine functional design with fine art. Hannah’s work is inspired by religion, myth
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tremella Sculpture 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 Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Tropic Lamp 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 Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Evolve Lamp by HS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
for functional art work and began combining ideas from her knowledge of art and philosophy with design
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pearl Sculptural 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

Small Evolve Lamp by Hs Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
a passion for functional art work and began combining ideas from her knowledge of art and philosophy
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Sculptural Vases by Hs Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
for functional art work and began combining ideas from her knowledge of art and philosophy with design
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

White Sculptural 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

Follow Lamp 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 Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Red Sculptural 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 Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

The Belltower of Piza, a Pleine Aire Study in Pen and Chalk, Matted and Framed
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 Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Pen

Modern Metal-Plated Coffee Table in rattan, chrome, Made in Italy- set of 2
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
functional art object for refined interiors. The woven top offers a luminous, reflective surface that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Rare Period 1800s Italian Made Circassian Walnut and Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
a work of functional art destined to elevate any fine home.
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Source Side Table No.3 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

Source Console Table No.3 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

Source Console Table No.2 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

Source Side Table No.5 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

Pritzlaff - 1903, Male Wielding an Ax, Wearing an Aviator Hat, Charcoal Drawing
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, Chicago, IL SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan Gallery, 7th Regiment
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Reflection #1, Charcoal Drawing of a Man Gazing Down, Wearing a Bow Tie
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
2007 Unruly Muse, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal

Large Lunaria Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1972
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in BARCELONA, ES
of functional art but a timeless symbol of enduring style and cultural significance.
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Rare Pair of Jangada Lounge Chairs Ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960s
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, wood art
Located in Deland, FL
Gillon, are the epitome of 'functional art'. Highly sought after by collectors and designers alike this
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Jacaranda

The Rape of Persephone by Bernini, Galleria Borghese -Original Sepia 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 Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Pen

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron Table Lamps by Company Comte, Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
craftsmanship. These lamps transcend mere illumination; they are timeless pieces of functional art that elevate
Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Metal

Organic Shape White Quarry Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Functional Art with various stone from all over Mexico. Existing as an artist and business man, Andrés also
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone

Existencia Basalt Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
materialized consciousness through the synergy between art, design and sculpture. Represented by Galerie Philia
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho Hammered Iron Dining Table After Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a remarkable piece of functional art. Bring this powerful
Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

View of Siena with the Duomo - Ink and Crayon Drawing, Matted and 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 Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Paper, Pen, Crayon

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Faux Crocodilie Upholstered Chrome Stools Ottomans
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
mid-century modern flair. Ideal for collectors, designers, or homeowners seeking functional art
Category

1990s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Sweat Band #3, Charcoal Drawing, Bust of a Man Wearing a Sweat Band
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Unruly Muse, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Vintage Boho Barlas Baylor “Pantheon” Monumental Nickel Swag Chain Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An iconic work of functional art, the "Pantheon" chandelier by renowned designer Barlas Baylar for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Self Portrait at 80 - Realist Charcoal on Paper Drawing, Artist Self Portrait
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
(Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan Gallery, 7th Regiment Armory, NY, NY Art Chicago
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Mazda Style Art Deco Table Lamp Made of Opaline Glass, Brass and Wood
By Mazda
Located in Prato, Tuscany
with their 1930s Parisian simple and functional Art Deco design. When lit, with this type of opaline
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Rattan Handmade willow plated MINI Basket, Made in Italy, in stock
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
and metal turning with contemporary aesthetics. The result is a unique work of functional art, created
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 20th Century Regency Trellis Wrought Iron Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grandmillennial or eclectic home. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of functional art with timeless
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

James de Wulf Concrete 3-Piece Locking Round Table, 120"
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.  
Category

2010s North American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Concrete

Day of the Painter - Allegorical Drawing with the Artist and Multiple Figures
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
(Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan Gallery, 7th Regiment Armory, NY, NY Art Chicago
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Graphite

James de Wulf Concrete 3-Piece Locking Round Table, 102"
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete forms to constitute functional art.    
Category

2010s North American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Concrete

INES SCONCE - Hand-Carved Oak Diamond with Brass Revel on a Marble Back Plate
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
handmade pieces of functional art. Its hand-carved oak diamond detail and brass Revel mounted on a Carrara
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Hoop Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
seating; it's a piece of functional art. Imagine it bringing a touch of bohemian sophistication to your
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Malevich Vase CS8 - Sculptural design with Brushed Stainless Steel by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
furniture, the Malevich Vase is more than décor — it is a functional art object. Its architectural structure
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Steel

Malevich Vase CS7 - Minimalist bold design in Copper and Painted Steel by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
furniture, the Malevich Vase is more than décor — it is a functional art object. Its architectural structure
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Steel, Copper

Numbered Edition Malevich Vase CSL7 in Rainbow Zinc Plating Steel by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
furniture, the Malevich Vase is more than décor — it is a functional art object. Its architectural structure
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Steel

Malevich Vase CS1 - Contemporary Bold Design in Brass and Painted Steel by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
furniture, the Malevich Vase is more than décor — it is a functional art object. Its architectural structure
Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Steel, Brass

Vintage Regency Block Folding Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
versatile piece of functional art. Use it to create a stylish division in an open-plan room, as a dramatic
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Platter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
platter. A true piece of functional art, this charger is masterfully hand-thrown from substantial
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

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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.