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Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Chandelier Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
.
Pictures tell the story of this incredible piece of functional art.
Working order with original wiring.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Delphinium by Courtney Kinnare, Purple Mirrored Glass Contemporary Wall Art
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
24"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Acrylic
Figurative Functional Dish, "Courtney" 2023
By Cheryl Tall
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original ceramic functional dish by Southern California artist, Cheryl Tall. Its
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
George, Raku Fired Modern White Ceramic Bust of Male Head by Pavel Amromin
Located in Chicago, IL
22.86D cm
Pavel G. Amromin
Exhibitions
2017 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, Gallery Victor
Category
2010s American Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Counterpart by Tom Price - pair of functional sculpture (benches), art
design
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
sitting halfway between art and design: the pieces can be seen exclusively as sculptures or can also serve
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
, one-of-a-kind functional art we can create. We invite you to contact us to commission a similar piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Wood, Oak
$31,044 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Contemporary Functional Vessel, "Big Hippo Drinking Cup"
Located in San Diego, CA
.” Many of his porcelain works are usable as functional vessels. He notes, “my ceramic work is an
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Blossom Cup (2022), glazed ceramic, floral clay tumbler, coffee mug, aqua, blue
By Max Vesuvius Budnick
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, cerulean, pale turquoise, white with black lid. Functional art object.
Hand glazed, hand built ceramic
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze
Art Deco Table Lamp Bronze glass, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco table lamp Bronze, 1930s
This table lamp impresses with its simple and functional Art
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Contemporary, Mixed Media, Ceramic, Sculpture, Functional Mug, Utilitarian
By Matt Mitros
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary, Mixed Media, Ceramic, Sculpture, Functional Mug, Utilitarian
Matt Mitros was born in
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Resin, Plexiglass, Glaze, Mixed Media, Other Medium
Contemporary, Mixed Media, Ceramic, Sculpture, Functional Mug, Utilitarian
By Matt Mitros
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary, Mixed Media, Ceramic, Sculpture, Functional Mug, Utilitarian
Matt Mitros was born in
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Resin, Plexiglass, Glaze, Mixed Media, Other Medium
"This Circus Life" FULLY FUNCTIONAL MARQUEE LIGHT SIGN.
Located in San Antonio, TX
Circus Life"
Born in 1986 in Wicihta, KS, Sam is a self taught artist, growing up around art and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Assemblage More Art
Materials
Wood, Lights, House Paint
Amour Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s Modern More Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Ink, Acrylic
Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present very good condition, elegant and functional Art Deco set decanter and 6 glasses.
Highly
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Glass
$958 / set
Pair of Art Deco sconces, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Pair Art Deco sconces
These original wall lights imress with their simple and functional Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$1,498 / item
Folk Art Bicycle Stool, 1980s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece. Functional stool with a well cushioned seat. Cool piece of functional art.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Metal
Art Deco table lamp ceiling floodlight aluminum 1930er
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO table lamp, 1930s
This rare, original table lamp impresses with its simple and functional
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Abstract Hand Painted Table - One of a Kind
Located in Faridabad, IN
your space with this functional art masterpiece by Mahesh Sharma.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Acrylic
$1,418 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Armchair by Armazens Nascimento, Portugal, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
functional art, this armchair is an ideal addition to living rooms, offices, or private collections
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,896 Sale Price
20% Off
Seva Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Ink, Acrylic
Ember Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Orange Pink Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Ink, Acrylic
Magma Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Ink, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
extremely comfortable piece of functional art!
No flaws, no damage, no repairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,900 Sale Price
42% Off
Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Art Sculpture Coffee Table, circa 1960s
By Silas Seandel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
rectangular or oval glass top for a showstopper piece of functional art.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,860 Sale Price
44% Off
Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present very good condition, elegant and functional Art Deco set decanter and 6 glasses.
Highly
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Glass
Contemporary, Mixed Media, Ceramic, Sculpture, Functional Mug, Utilitarian
By Matt Mitros
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary, Mixed Media, Ceramic, Sculpture, Functional Mug, Utilitarian
Matt Mitros was born in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, Plastic, Putty
Porcelain, Overglaze Paint, Vessel, Functional, Mythos Flask, Sam Chung, 2025
By Sam Chung
Located in St. Louis, MO
Porcelain, Overglaze Paint, Vessel, Functional, Mythos Flask, Sam Chung, 2025
Sam Chung lives and
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Beyond Oblivion Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Abstract Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
Mirrored Glass
24" x 36"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of
Category
2010s Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Ink, Acrylic
"Look Mommy" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Functional Motorcycle Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
of whimsy. Rewired and fully functional ride. Coated in a glossy clear protective coating so that it
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
House Paint, Acrylic, Found Objects
Pair of ART DECO wall lamps applique lamp, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Pair Art Deco sconces
These rare wall lights impress with their simple and functional Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,192 / set
Functional Sculptures - Bar Tables - 2 pieces set - books, wood and steel
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
"Blue Blood" is a Functional Sculptures, 2 artworks as a set, realised in 2024 by Lithuanian
Category
2010s Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Steel
1 of 4 Art Deco Wall Lamps Holophane France, Glass, 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
and functional Art Deco design. The signed lamp provides a very pleasant light. This wall lamp is an
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$910 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Red Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
centerpiece or as a functional art object. It's smooth, glossy surface reflects light beautifully, enhancing
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
A Pair of Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
. These slipper chairs marry comfort with iconic design, serving as functional art pieces that bring
Category
Mid-20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Macassar
$6,600 / set
Architectural Ceramic Relief Frieze
Located in Surfside, FL
crafts fair) in London, International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair (SOFA) Chicago and
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Art Glass Sun Sculpture Lamp by Felipe Derflingher for Feders
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Las Vegas, NV
functional art.
2 small chips in glass (pictured), barely noticeable.
Requires a single standard bulb. No
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 Art Deco Flush Mount Plafoniere Lamp chrome opal glass, 1940s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The lamp provides a very pleasant light. This ceiling
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$257 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Thayer Coggin - Cruisin
Lounge Chair
Ottoman - Bayou
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
enhances contemporary, midcentury-inspired, or transitional interiors. It is a timeless piece of functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Thayer Coggin - Cruisin
Lounge Chair - Henna
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
enhances contemporary, midcentury-inspired, or transitional interiors. It is a timeless piece of functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Thayer Coggin - Cruisin
Lounge Chair
Ottoman - Taupe
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
enhances contemporary, midcentury-inspired, or transitional interiors. It is a timeless piece of functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$8,075 / item
Unique French Fromage Boards with Stained Circles on Reclaimed Pine – Set of 3
Located in IT
purchased upon request. Ideal for those seeking a one-of-a-kind, functional art piece with a rustic French
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
Magma Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Acrylic
Ember Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Orange Pink Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Acrylic
Seva Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Acrylic
"Inconceivable Weaving" Black Abstract Print Embellished with Beads and Feathers
By Oksana Movchan
Located in Houston, TX
, over the past 5 years, she began creating functional art in the form of commissioned art works on glass
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Black and White
ART DECO Table Lamp Pate de Verre sign. Muller bicolor bedside lamp, 1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
table lamp impresses with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The lamp is signed and provides a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Copper
Solana by Courtney Kinnare, Orange Mirrored Glass Contemporary Wall Sculpture
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Acrylic
Small Bear Armchair by Eric Valat - Functional sculpture, polyester, wild animal
By Eric Valat
Located in Paris, FR
. This functional sculpture of wild animal can be used as an armchair. The bear makes an appearance in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Polyester
Smoky White Lava Glaze Vase Sculpture
By Adrienne Fierman
Located in East Quogue, NY
, pottery, sculpture, vessel, bowl, ceramic bowl, glaze, functional art, organic form, clay, art and design
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver X Modernica Full Set of 3 Chairs Henry Eames
By Cleon Peterson
Located in Draper, UT
. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of functional art that will be sure to impress
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rust Color Stoneware Ceramic Vessel Sculpture
By Adrienne Fierman
Located in East Quogue, NY
any space.
ceramic, pottery, sculpture, vessel, bowl, ceramic bowl, glaze, functional art, organic
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Black Lacquer Armchair by Armazens Nascimento, Portugal, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
masterpiece of functional art, this armchair is an ideal addition to living rooms, offices, or private
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Spruce
$3,054 Sale Price
26% Off
Pair of ART DECO Degué wall applique lamp wrought iron, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
functional Art Deco design. Both lamps are signed and provide a very pleasant light.
These wall lamps from
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,582 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Amour Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Acrylic
Beyond Oblivion Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Abstract Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
Mirrored Glass
24" x 36"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Acrylic
Paradigm Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Blue Ultramarine Mirror
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
Glass
Dia 30"
These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Acrylic
Sculpted Limestone Mirror by Mike Newins
Located in Raleigh, NC
functional art.
Category
2010s Table Mirrors
Materials
Limestone
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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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