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Live Edge Dining Table Crafted from Solid Mediterranean Olive Wood - Custom Wood
Located in İnegöl, TR
investment, a piece of functional art that will be the heart of a home for generations.
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
$4,720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera
By Cristian Herrera Dalmau
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cristian Herrera Dalmau. Functional art piece. Collectible design.
Calderilla Chair fulfills the function
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Copper, Steel
JOHN BALDESSARI - Two Figures and Two Figures (Masked) Skate Deck Modern Design
By John Baldessari
Located in Madrid, Madrid
format that combines design, art, and functionality.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
John Baldessari (National City
Category
2010s Expressionist More Art
Materials
Wood, Maple, Screen
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
Two 1980s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
pieces of functional art.
This type of mid-century modern Murano glass wall sconce is highly coveted by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Black Walnut Live Edge Dining Table with a Deep Sea Blue Epoxy River
Located in İnegöl, TR
Origin: Handcrafted in Turkey
A true work of functional art, this bespoke live edge dining table is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin
$5,451 Sale Price
21% Off
Glass Flush Mount attributed to Fontana Arte, 1950s, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Hagenbach, DE
take center stage, making it a timeless piece of functional art.
Mounted flush against the wall or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
N.02 Patron Bench
By BURĒAU
Located in Levent, TR
Bench.” It’s not just furniture; it’s functional art that’s all about you and your vibe. So go ahead
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood
$4,725 / item
Modern Hand-Knotted Brown and Cream Persian Wool Carpet, 12
x 15
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
carpet is durable enough to be lived with daily, yet exceptional enough to be collected as functional art
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif
Built-in Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
evocative piece of functional art.
The highlight of the desk is the expertly crafted sailing ship motif on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Nexus Mirror
By Irina Flore
Located in Portland, OR
expertise in functional art objects, bridges the gap between the digital and physical realms. She uses 3D
Category
2010s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Resin
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
Nexus Mirror
By Irina Flore
Located in Portland, OR
expertise in functional art objects, bridges the gap between the digital and physical realms. She uses 3D
Category
2010s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Resin
$380
Nexus Mirror
By Irina Flore
Located in Portland, OR
expertise in functional art objects, bridges the gap between the digital and physical realms. She uses 3D
Category
2010s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Resin
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
Nexus Mirror
By Irina Flore
Located in Portland, OR
expertise in functional art objects, bridges the gap between the digital and physical realms. She uses 3D
Category
2010s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Resin
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
piece of functional art.
Dimensions: 4’ 5” x 6’ 6”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Japanese Hibachi in Paulownia Wood with Gold Makie and Raden Floral Des
Located in Fukuoka, JP
. Dated to Taisho 9 (1920), this hibachi is a magnificent example of functional art, crafted from prized
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper
Tea Pot by Gordon and Jane Martz
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Gordon and Jane Martz ceramic tea pot is a stunning piece of functional art that seamlessly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Knotted Contemporary Maze Rug in Silk and Wool by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
contemporary home office, this rug is a timeless work of functional art—elevating design with its seamless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
MARA Contemporary Table
Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
, based in Milan.
Pavel crafts functional art objects from recycled materials, primarily
paper-based
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Coffee Table, Solid Wood, Contemporary Design, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
functional art. It works as a side table, pedestal, or sculptural accent, equally suited for interiors that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Wood
$3,194 Sale Price
30% Off
Blue Ivy Inlay Changing Table Dresser, Nursery Furniture by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
functional art. Its slim, vertical design makes it ideal for bedrooms, dressing areas, or compact spaces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Agra Dressers
Materials
Wood, Bone
Peach Mother of Pearl Inlay Tallboy Dresser – Floral Elegance by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
functional art. Its slim, vertical design makes it ideal for bedrooms, dressing areas, or compact spaces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Willow Accent Table in Brilliant Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
in a timeless piece of functional art.
Elevate your living space with the Modern Cherry Blossom
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$4,200 / item
Willow Accent Table in Aged Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
in a timeless piece of functional art.
Elevate your living space with the Modern Cherry Blossom
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$4,200 / item
Y table
Located in Udaipur, IN
make it an ideal choice for those seeking a luxury furniture piece that doubles as functional art
Category
2010s Indian Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,300
Vintage Regency Frosted Fairy Lantern After Frederick Ramond
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, multi-dimensional glow when lit, making it a piece of functional art. It's perfect for making a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Willow Accent Table in Aged Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
in a timeless piece of functional art.
Elevate your living space with the Modern Cherry Blossom
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$4,200 / item
Retro Art Deco Silver 14 Karat Gold Rubies 2.4 Inch Compact Black Starr Gorham
By Black, Starr
Frost
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship that Black Starr Gorham is renowned for, making this compact a true work of art.
Functional Luxury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,015 Sale Price
30% Off
Prosper
Prosper
Set of Two Soft Low Benches by Elissa Lacoste, France, 2020
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Prosper & Prosper’ set of two unique functional art benches or ottomans by French artist and
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Polished Bronze Wall light
By Nicolette De Waart
Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL
tradition that still functions as a beautiful and delicate piece of functional art today. My goal was to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Coffee Table with Ceramic Top by Roger Capron (circa 1970s)
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
vision: combining artisan tradition with modern design to produce lasting functional art. Ideal as a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$991 Sale Price
20% Off
Willow Accent Table in Warm Black
Located in Dallas, TX
in a timeless piece of functional art.
Elevate your living space with the Modern Cherry Blossom
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$4,200 / item
Willow Accent Table in Gold Rubbed Black
Located in Dallas, TX
in a timeless piece of functional art.
Elevate your living space with the Modern Cherry Blossom
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$4,200 / item
Willow Accent Table in Tobacco
Located in Dallas, TX
in a timeless piece of functional art.
Elevate your living space with the Modern Cherry Blossom
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$4,200 / item
Restored Wrought Iron Chair and Ottoman by Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron, USA
By Dan Johnson
Located in Deland, FL
epitome of functional art and the embodiment of the term 'one-of-a-kind'. Perfect in both the home or a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Newly Refinished - American Studio Craft Organic Modern Desk or Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, functional art pieces like the table shown here.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Other Desks
Materials
Maple
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Marimekko Unikko Textile, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
opportunity to own a piece of design history—equally at home in a curated interior or as functional art.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Vintage Boho Harlequin Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
; they're functional art pieces, perfect for anchoring a stylish living room vignette, adding dramatic flair
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,950 / set
Set of Three Contemporary Pendant EL Lamps CS2 in Copper 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
Copper, Stainless Steel, Brass
Set of Three Contemporary Pendant Lamp El Lamps CS3 in Stainless Steel by Noom
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
Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Curule Stool
Located in Forney, TX
in finely sculpted lion paw feet.
A wonderful example of functional art, the impressive antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Painted Aluminum Hannukah Lamp by Luigi Del Monte
Located in New York, NY
designer renowned for his innovative approach to Judaica and functional art. With a background in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Religious Items
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Arc Floor Marks Lamp After Guzzini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Elevate your home with this timeless example of mid-century functional art.
In great vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Collectible Shell Chaise in Gypsum
Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
is a unique functional art piece constructed from discarded Victorian era furniture.
Handcrafted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint, Mohair
Newly Refinished - Andre Bus “Silhouette" Sculptural Side Table for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, sculptural forms. The collection was inspired by the idea of furniture as functional art, where negative
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Emilia Castillo Frog-Accented Silver Bowl on Volcanic Rock Base, Mexican Modern
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accent
• Lovers of whimsical animal-themed Mexican artisan work
A functional art object that elevates
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Brass
Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Bowl
Cup Set with Sculptural Worm Handles
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Castillo’s commitment to blending functional art, whimsical sculptural forms, and heritage craftsmanship. As
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Sculptural Rosso Levanto Marble Dining Table - Italian Design Marble Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in İnegöl, TR
work of functional art—a testament to the enduring power and beauty of natural stone, destined to
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
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EDEN Turquoise Handmade Crystal Cake Stand – Crystal Server
Located in Glendale, CA
piece of functional art for those who appreciate design, craftsmanship, and statement serveware.
Category
2010s Central American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
$312 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Magnificent 2 Piece Credenza Bar Stereo Cabinet
Located in Pemberton, NJ
'functional art'. Constructed of a mix of solid and veneered walnut with exceptional old-growth woodgrains
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural "Emerald River" Dining Table with a Meandering Live Edge - Wood Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
captivating work of functional art, this Sculptural "Emerald River" Dining Table celebrates the dynamic beauty
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$5,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Organic Modern Live Edge Table, A Hackberry and Clear Epoxy Creation
Located in İnegöl, TR
to a silky-smooth finish, this live edge table is an heirloom-quality piece of functional art. It is
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Organic Live Edge Slab Canopy Table Made from Sustainable Ancient Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
and continue their journey to become a cherished piece of functional art. The river rescued trees have
Category
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Anja Notini
s Bowl: A Celebration of Ceramic Artistry, Studio Made, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
contemporary ceramics as both functional art and collectible items.
Category
1990s Swedish Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze
Waikiki
Rocking Chaise, 1960s, New Canvas
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with a canvas sling
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Totemic Sculptural Candelabra SVECHA, Organic Bionic Gothi Design Recycled Paper
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
and designer from the Russian Far East, based in Milan. Pavel crafts functional art objects from
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Candelabras
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Brown - Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Side Table by John Kea 1950s 1960s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Pieces Of Functional Art For The Home And Office Continue To Be In High Demand And Collected By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Modern Wheel Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
itself for use as a functional art piece.
The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,400 / 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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