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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

Modern Wheel Hanging Chair
Modern Wheel Hanging Chair

Modern Wheel Hanging Chair

$3,400 / item
Scorn, charcoal on paper, portrait of a male in profile
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann Nathan Gallery, 7th Regiment Armory, NY, NY Art
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Scorn, charcoal on paper, portrait of a male in profile

David Becker
Scorn, charcoal on paper, portrait of a male in profile, 1997

$2,200
Vintage Mid 20th Century Martz Hand Painted Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional art, perfect for adding a sophisticated and warm glow to a Mid-Century living room, a tranquil
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid 20th Century Martz Hand Painted Table Lamp
Vintage Mid 20th Century Martz Hand Painted Table Lamp

Vintage Mid 20th Century Martz Hand Painted Table Lamp

$2,450
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural side table is a one-of-a-kind work of functional art, carved entirely by hand from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture

$756 Sale Price
30% Off
Found i Bench 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 Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel, Gold Leaf

Found i Bench No.2 by A Space
Found i Bench No.2 by A Space

Found i Bench No.2 by A Space

$22,211 / item
Found i Bench No.1 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 Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel, Gold Leaf

Found i Bench No.1 by a Space
Found i Bench No.1 by a Space

Found i Bench No.1 by a Space

$22,211 / item
Found i Coffee Table No.2 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind creation that
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Found i Coffee Table No.2 by a Space
Found i Coffee Table No.2 by a Space

Found i Coffee Table No.2 by a Space

$19,038 / item
Found I Console Table No.1 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Found I Console Table No.1 by A Space
Found I Console Table No.1 by A Space

Found I Console Table No.1 by A Space

$12,692 / item
Found i Console Table No.2 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind creation that
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Found i Console Table No.2 by a Space
Found i Console Table No.2 by a Space

Found i Console Table No.2 by a Space

$12,692 / item
Found I Coffee Table No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Gold Leaf

Found I Coffee Table No.1 by a Space
Found I Coffee Table No.1 by a Space

Found I Coffee Table No.1 by a Space

$15,865 / item
Found I Side Table No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind creation that
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Found I Side Table No.1 by a Space
Found I Side Table No.1 by a Space

Found I Side Table No.1 by a Space

$7,932 / item
Brutalist Art Round Dining Table With Cast Iron Base By Paul Kingma Agate 1980
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
extraordinary piece of functional art, the Vintage Brutalist Round Dining Table with a striking cast iron black
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Slate, Concrete, Multi-gemstone, Agate, Brass, Iron

Brutalist Art Round Dining Table With Cast Iron Base By Paul Kingma Agate 1980
Brutalist Art Round Dining Table With Cast Iron Base By Paul Kingma Agate 1980

Brutalist Art Round Dining Table With Cast Iron Base By Paul Kingma Agate 1980

$8,412
Wrought Iron Two-Arm Candelabra, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
expressive statement of functional art. A rare example of artisanal wrought iron lighting from the mid-20th
Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Two-Arm Candelabra, France, Mid-20th Century
Wrought Iron Two-Arm Candelabra, France, Mid-20th Century

Wrought Iron Two-Arm Candelabra, France, Mid-20th Century

$330
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural side table is a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art, carved entirely by hand from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture

$757 Sale Price
30% Off
Sculptural Side Table, Solid Wood, Carved, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural side table is a one-of-a-kind work of functional art, carved entirely by hand from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Side Table, Solid Wood, Carved, Contemporary Design, Logniture
Sculptural Side Table, Solid Wood, Carved, Contemporary Design, Logniture

Sculptural Side Table, Solid Wood, Carved, Contemporary Design, Logniture

$5,300 Sale Price
30% Off
Murano Amphora Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Circa 1970s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
in the 1970s, this amphora-form vase transcends functional art to become a distinguished sculptural
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Amphora Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Circa 1970s
Murano Amphora Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Circa 1970s

Murano Amphora Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Circa 1970s

$1,141
Glass Coffee Table 1940 s
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
, functional art pieces that elevate any space. It’s not simply a table; it’s a statement of sophistication
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Glass Coffee Table 1940 s
Glass Coffee Table 1940 s

Glass Coffee Table 1940 s

$10,000
Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece/Tray, 1970s Italy
By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Brescia, Brescia
centerpiece tray is an embodiment of functional art. The sleek, circular design seamlessly blends contemporary
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece/Tray, 1970s Italy
Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece/Tray, 1970s Italy

Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece/Tray, 1970s Italy

$1,201
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Cabinet Desk, Sculptural Masterpiece, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
collectors and designers seeking a singular, statement-making object of functional art. Dimensions: Width
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Cabinet Desk, Sculptural Masterpiece, 1950s
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Cabinet Desk, Sculptural Masterpiece, 1950s

Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Cabinet Desk, Sculptural Masterpiece, 1950s

$10,730
Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural coffee table is a one-of-a-kind work of functional art, carved by hand from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture
Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture

Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture

$1,219 Sale Price
30% Off
Red Wool Handmade Afghan Rug, Large Geometric Tribal Carpet for Living Room
Located in Wembley, GB
, rich tones. Every knot reflects the artisan’s dedication, making this rug a true piece of functional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Red Wool Handmade Afghan Rug, Large Geometric Tribal Carpet for Living Room
Red Wool Handmade Afghan Rug, Large Geometric Tribal Carpet for Living Room

Red Wool Handmade Afghan Rug, Large Geometric Tribal Carpet for Living Room

$1,349
Pop Top Blue Eyes Ceramic White Planter Vase Pot
By Javier Calleja
Located in Draper, UT
with blurring the lines between art and functionality, as it combines a practical object with a
Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pop Top Blue Eyes Ceramic White Planter Vase Pot
Pop Top Blue Eyes Ceramic White Planter Vase Pot

Javier Calleja
Pop Top Blue Eyes Ceramic White Planter Vase Pot, 2021

$2,200
Vintage Boho French Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
extraordinary vintage treasure and bring a touch of timeless style and functional art into your home. Make this
Category

Late 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Boho French Bamboo Etagere
Vintage Boho French Bamboo Etagere

Vintage Boho French Bamboo Etagere

$6,950
Pagode Large Table Lamp in Oak Wood Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
exquisite, time-honored functional art, designs in which beauty may express itself fully.
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Pagode Large Table Lamp in Oak Wood Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects
Pagode Large Table Lamp in Oak Wood Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects

Pagode Large Table Lamp in Oak Wood Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects

$1,045 / item
Pagode Small Table Lamp in Oak Wood Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
exquisite, time-honored functional art, designs in which beauty may express itself fully.
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Pagode Small Table Lamp in Oak Wood Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects
Pagode Small Table Lamp in Oak Wood Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects

Pagode Small Table Lamp in Oak Wood Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects

$865 / item
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Located in Oxford, GB
warm, ambient lighting while serving as functional art. Due to the handmade nature of rattan
Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped

Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped

$1,370 / set
John Dickinson “Draped Table” for Sutherland, 1970s
By Sutherland, John Dickinson
Located in Renens, CH
piece exemplifies Dickinson’s ability to elevate everyday forms into poetic and functional art objects
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

John Dickinson “Draped Table” for Sutherland, 1970s
John Dickinson “Draped Table” for Sutherland, 1970s

John Dickinson “Draped Table” for Sutherland, 1970s

$26,441
Upholstered Shell Lounge Chair by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
, this settee is a unique functional art piece constructed from discarded Victorian era furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint

Upholstered Shell Lounge Chair by Brent Warr Studios
Upholstered Shell Lounge Chair by Brent Warr Studios

Upholstered Shell Lounge Chair by Brent Warr Studios

$11,100 / item
Upholstered Shell Lounge Chair - Low Arms, by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
, this settee is a unique functional art piece constructed from discarded Victorian era furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint

Upholstered Shell Lounge Chair - Low Arms, by Brent Warr Studios
Upholstered Shell Lounge Chair - Low Arms, by Brent Warr Studios

Upholstered Shell Lounge Chair - Low Arms, by Brent Warr Studios

$10,500 / item
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
surreal twist. Equal parts folk art and functional object, it’s a conversation starter that doesn’t take
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane

Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane

$2,400
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair Ottoman in Jacaranda Leather, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
'functional art'. Highly sought after by collectors and designers alike this Jangada chair and ottoman set
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair Ottoman in Jacaranda Leather, Brazil, 1960s
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair Ottoman in Jacaranda Leather, Brazil, 1960s

Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair Ottoman in Jacaranda Leather, Brazil, 1960s

$22,950 / set
Bronze Chair Model Pegasus by Mark Brazier-Jones
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in London, GB
, Brazier-Jones has honed a collection and philosophy unique within the concept of functional art. Brazier
Category

1990s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Chair Model Pegasus by Mark Brazier-Jones
Bronze Chair Model Pegasus by Mark Brazier-Jones

Bronze Chair Model Pegasus by Mark Brazier-Jones

$17,763
Dania Table Lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide
By Dario Tognon
Located in CABA, AR
evolving into both functional art and a focal point of home interiors, the Dania Table Lamp is a symbol of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Dania Table Lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide
Dania Table Lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide

Dania Table Lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide

$2,300
Visage aux Points (A.R. 610) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, US
utility and imagination, a masterpiece in the realm of functional art.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Visage aux Points (A.R. 610) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Pitcher
Visage aux Points (A.R. 610) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Pitcher

Visage aux Points (A.R. 610) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Pitcher

Price Upon Request
1980s Memphis Milano Black and Blue Ceramic Teapot by Marco Zanini for Bitossi
By Marco Zanini, Memphis Group
Located in Aci Castello, IT
conditions. The tea pot by Marco Zanini is a stunning piece of functional art. It embodies the iconic style
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Memphis Milano Black and Blue Ceramic Teapot by Marco Zanini for Bitossi
1980s Memphis Milano Black and Blue Ceramic Teapot by Marco Zanini for Bitossi

1980s Memphis Milano Black and Blue Ceramic Teapot by Marco Zanini for Bitossi

$841
Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar Limited Edition Vintage EGE Art Line Rug Denmark
By Ege Art Line, (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
about any setting as a stand-alone work of art or functional rug. Dimensions: 80" high, 55" wide, .5
Category

1990s Danish Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar Limited Edition Vintage EGE Art Line Rug Denmark
Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar Limited Edition Vintage EGE Art Line Rug Denmark

Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar Limited Edition Vintage EGE Art Line Rug Denmark

$1,995
Vintage Annemarie Davidson Enamel Plate – Mid-Century Modern Studio Art on Coppe
By Annemarie Davidson
Located in San Diego, CA
wall display, or a statement piece for a modern interior, this enamel plate is both functional art and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Annemarie Davidson Enamel Plate – Mid-Century Modern Studio Art on Coppe
Vintage Annemarie Davidson Enamel Plate – Mid-Century Modern Studio Art on Coppe

Vintage Annemarie Davidson Enamel Plate – Mid-Century Modern Studio Art on Coppe

$375
Tom Torrens Hoop Bell Stand with 2 Gongs, 20th Century
By Tom Torrens
Located in Hamburg, PA
signature style of repurposed industrial materials transformed into functional art. Titled Hoop Bell Stand
Category

20th Century American Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel

Tom Torrens Hoop Bell Stand with 2 Gongs, 20th Century
Tom Torrens Hoop Bell Stand with 2 Gongs, 20th Century

Tom Torrens Hoop Bell Stand with 2 Gongs, 20th Century

$3,950
Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, ES
furniture or someone seeking to add a piece of functional art to your home, this chair is an exceptional
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970
Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970

Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970

$2,961 Sale Price
40% Off
KLOP Contemporary Table Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
functional art objects from recycled materials, primarily paper-based composites. Abstract biomorphic forms
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

KLOP Contemporary Table Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials
KLOP Contemporary Table Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

KLOP Contemporary Table Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

$2,812 / item
ROSTOCEK contemporary lamp, Organic Bionic Design, Recycled Paper
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
Vishnevsky is an artist and designer from the Russian Far East, based in Milan. Pavel crafts functional art
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

ROSTOCEK contemporary lamp, Organic Bionic Design, Recycled Paper
ROSTOCEK contemporary lamp, Organic Bionic Design, Recycled Paper

ROSTOCEK contemporary lamp, Organic Bionic Design, Recycled Paper

$1,502 / item
Vintage Mustard Brown Glazed Ceramic Vase with Incised Floral and Bird Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
decor. Perfect for those seeking functional art that tells a story and enhances the elegance of their
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mustard Brown Glazed Ceramic Vase with Incised Floral and Bird Motifs
Vintage Mustard Brown Glazed Ceramic Vase with Incised Floral and Bird Motifs

Vintage Mustard Brown Glazed Ceramic Vase with Incised Floral and Bird Motifs

$750
Roger Capron " Herbier " Ceramic Coffee Table - Vallauris, France - circa 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in leucate, FR
easier. This piece is not merely a table but a work of functional art. It brings a touch of rustic
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Roger Capron " Herbier " Ceramic Coffee Table - Vallauris, France - circa 1960s
Roger Capron " Herbier " Ceramic Coffee Table - Vallauris, France - circa 1960s

Roger Capron " Herbier " Ceramic Coffee Table - Vallauris, France - circa 1960s

$3,846
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 4 of 13) by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
stone from the Missisquoi river valley, makes for one of-a-kind collectible pieces of functional art
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 4 of 13) by Simon Johns
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 4 of 13) by Simon Johns

Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 4 of 13) by Simon Johns

$5,200
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 9 of 13) by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
stone from the Missisquoi river valley, makes for one of-a-kind collectible pieces of functional art
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 9 of 13) by Simon Johns
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 9 of 13) by Simon Johns

Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 9 of 13) by Simon Johns

$5,200
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 5 of 13) by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
stone from the Missisquoi river valley, makes for one of-a-kind collectible pieces of functional art
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 5 of 13) by Simon Johns
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 5 of 13) by Simon Johns

Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 5 of 13) by Simon Johns

$5,600 / set
2014 Custom Eric Slayton Open Shelf Console With Old Timbers and Patinated Metal
By Eric Slayton
Located in Morristown, NJ
, CT About Eric Slayton: Eric Slayton is known for creating functional art pieces that combine raw
Category

2010s American Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

2014 Custom Eric Slayton Open Shelf Console With Old Timbers and Patinated Metal
2014 Custom Eric Slayton Open Shelf Console With Old Timbers and Patinated Metal

2014 Custom Eric Slayton Open Shelf Console With Old Timbers and Patinated Metal

$3,495
ROSTOK Contemporary Floor Lamp White, Limited edition, Organic Bionic, In Stock
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
, inspired by organic structures and natural growth, merging art and functionality into a sculptural
Category

2010s Russian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Paper

ROSTOK Contemporary Floor Lamp White, Limited edition, Organic Bionic, In Stock
ROSTOK Contemporary Floor Lamp White, Limited edition, Organic Bionic, In Stock

ROSTOK Contemporary Floor Lamp White, Limited edition, Organic Bionic, In Stock

$15,624 / item
ROSTOK Contemporary Floor Lamp, White, Limited edition, Organic Bionic Design
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
, inspired by organic structures and natural growth, merging art and functionality into a sculptural
Category

2010s Russian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Paper

ROSTOK Contemporary Floor Lamp, White, Limited edition, Organic Bionic Design
ROSTOK Contemporary Floor Lamp, White, Limited edition, Organic Bionic Design

ROSTOK Contemporary Floor Lamp, White, Limited edition, Organic Bionic Design

$15,624
Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Rug 3 x 3.3 , 1930s - 2B83
Located in Bordeaux, FR
its age, having been preserved as a piece of functional art for almost a century. It has been
Category

Vintage 1930s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Rug 3 x 3.3 , 1930s - 2B83
Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Rug 3 x 3.3 , 1930s - 2B83

Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Rug 3 x 3.3 , 1930s - 2B83

$1,021
Mid-Century Modern Spring Festival Cocktail Table signed Philip Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
after Mid-Century Furniture Pieces in existence. Their goal was to make functional art, to which they
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Spring Festival Cocktail Table signed Philip Kelvin Laverne
Mid-Century Modern Spring Festival Cocktail Table signed Philip Kelvin Laverne

Mid-Century Modern Spring Festival Cocktail Table signed Philip Kelvin Laverne

$24,975
c.18/1900s RUSTIC hanging cabinet with Rosemaling, Baroque style, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
entryways. Its display shelf makes an ideal home for Scandinavian antique collections. A functional work of
Category

20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Iron

c.18/1900s RUSTIC hanging cabinet with Rosemaling, Baroque style, Norway
c.18/1900s RUSTIC hanging cabinet with Rosemaling, Baroque style, Norway

c.18/1900s RUSTIC hanging cabinet with Rosemaling, Baroque style, Norway

$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Eli Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
storage while doubling as a work of functional art. Its rounded edges, brass-finished legs, and meticulous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Eli Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur
Eli Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur

Eli Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur

$6,480 / item
Found II Console Table No.1 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
these functional works of art take. It consists of 10 one-of-a-kind objects that are cut from a single
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Gold Leaf

Found II Console Table No.1 by A Space
Found II Console Table No.1 by A Space

Found II Console Table No.1 by A Space

$23,797 / item
LUMAKA Contemporary Floor Lamp, Black, Limited edition, Organic Bionic Design
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
Russian Far East, based in Milan. Pavel crafts functional art objects from recycled materials, primarily
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

LUMAKA Contemporary Floor Lamp, Black, Limited edition, Organic Bionic Design
LUMAKA Contemporary Floor Lamp, Black, Limited edition, Organic Bionic Design

LUMAKA Contemporary Floor Lamp, Black, Limited edition, Organic Bionic Design

$24,038
Found II Side Table No.1 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind creation that
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Found II Side Table No.1 by A Space
Found II Side Table No.1 by A Space

Found II Side Table No.1 by A Space

$12,692 / item
Found II Console Table No.2 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
these functional works of art take. It consists of 10 one-of-a-kind objects that are cut from a single
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Gold Leaf

Found II Console Table No.2 by A Space
Found II Console Table No.2 by A Space

Found II Console Table No.2 by A Space

$23,797 / 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 Answer
    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.
  • What is an example of functional art?
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    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.
  • What is the difference between fine and functional art?
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    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.

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