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Ethnic Tray A074 Decorative Center Piece solid Brass and aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Oval Bowl Decorative Center Countertop Piece Silver and Gold Coloured Cast Metal
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Organic Modern Conference Dining Table in Madagascar Mahogany by Mark Leblanc
Located in Deland, FL
functional art. Constructed from a single solid slab of Madagascar Mahogany, a rare wood species that is
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Architectural 1980s Dutch Constructivist Solid Wood Sculpture, De Stijl
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
, artisanal craftsmanship, and functional art.
Category
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$5,235 Sale Price
20% Off
John Miller Blue Plate Special Fries 2008 Hand Blown Pop Art Glass Sculptures
By John Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gallery, SOFA (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art) exhibition in Chicago and start a number of galleries
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Sculptural Amethyst Crystal Table Lamp Bespoke Made with a World-Class Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
demonstrates how natural elements can be transformed into functional art.
The lamp comes ready to plug in
Category
2010s Brazilian Table Lamps
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$5,552 Sale Price
20% Off
Kai Kristiansen Oak and Glass Display Cabinet for FM Møbler, Denmark, c.1960
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in TORQUAY, AU
stands as a functional work of art and a sound investment in design history, representing a significant
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Original 19th C Sleigh Bells - Extra Long - Perfect Jingle Bells Sound 39 Bells!
Located in Red Lion, PA
functional folk art. However it’s arranged, the authentic sound and historic character bring instant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Primitives
Materials
Brass
Black Amethyst Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and furniture design. The harmonious
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Amethyst Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and furniture design. The harmonious blending
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
$2,858 / item
Transparent Long Neck Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and furniture design. The harmonious
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Turquoise Green Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and furniture design. The harmonious
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Turquoise Green 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
Aqcuamare Babà Sculptural Vase by Alice Crepaldi
Located in Geneve, CH
are deeply entrenched in the realms of functional art, sculpture, and furniture design. The harmonious
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
$2,485 / item
Set of Two Ebonized Lounge Chairs in Bouclé by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Deland, FL
walnut with captivating angular lines these stunning lounge chairs are the epitome of functional art. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Echo Stool by Schimmel
Schweikle
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Echo stool (Bird & tree)
Contemporary art; Functional art; 2020;
Wood, wood filament, resin
Category
2010s Dutch Other Stools
Materials
Acrylic, Foam, Wood
Glass Bowls, 1920s, Set of 2
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
makes these bowls stand out as both functional art pieces and valuable collectibles.
These bowls have a
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,523 / set
ROSTKI Floor Lamp Series, Organic Bionic Design, Recycled Paper
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
designer from the Russian Far East, based in Milan.
Pavel crafts functional art objects from recycled
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
KOKON Contemporary Ceiling 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Rustic Soviet-Era Hand-Carved Wooden Rolling Pin, 1950s - 1J201
Located in Bordeaux, FR
not just a kitchen tool, but a piece of functional folk art that reflects the simplicity and
Category
Vintage 1950s Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$108 Sale Price
55% Off
Physical Dream Marble Lamp Oxide Slate Design Luxury Lighting Nuria Lázaro Milan
By Nuria Lázaro, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
a work of functional art, combining innovative lighting solutions with timeless materials and
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Marble, Slate
$2,786 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1950 original travel - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Located in PARIS, FR
the illusion of a luxurious travel tapestry, blending fine art with functional design.
Belgian artist
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Cesto di Dalie
Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
filled with colorful Dahlias. Excellent piece of functional art to hold your umbrellas or use for other
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
$3,000 Sale Price
31% Off
Vintage French Bisque Porcelain Figurine
Inkwell, 1970s - 2Y580
Located in Bordeaux, FR
porcelain figurine, originating from France in the 1970s, is a unique blend of decorative art and functional
Category
Vintage 1970s French Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
1896 original lithograph Pl. 23 Maîtres de l’Affiche - Incandescence par le gaz
By Maurice Réalier-Dumas
Located in PARIS, FR
exemplify Art Nouveau aesthetics, merging functionality with beauty in commercial art.
Stamped with the Les
Category
1890s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Round Coffee Table Wave Modern Metal Designer Side Table
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
immediately catches the eye with its shape and design, blending art with functionality. It will add a maritime
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Furniture
Materials
Steel
$797 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Cute Ceramic Leopard butterdish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
M. Tamanzi and painted by Nozipho at Love Art Ceramics, this functional artwork captures a playful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp by Schneider, France, 1950s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Grythyttan, SE
lead crystal in line with 1950s design trends. These later works, often functional art pieces like
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Modern Box in Black Shell with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Melting Box” by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece of functional art that merges luxurious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Framed Early 20th Century American Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art
Category
Vintage 1940s American Country Decoys
Materials
Paper
Framed Early 20th Century American Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art
Category
Vintage 1940s American Country Decoys
Materials
Paper
Hourglass Table Lamp in Walnut Attributed to Phillip Lloyd Powell , USA, 1960
s
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Deland, FL
lamp is the epitome of functional art and features mesmerizing variegated woodgrains throughout unique
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Ceramic pink Flamingo, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
decorative piece, jewelry holder, or accent on any table, blending art and functionality with cultural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Wooden Well Buckets with Dark Brown Lacquer, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
the materials.
These antique Chinese well buckets are a charming example of functional art
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Sculpted Console Table in Oak by Jacques Jarrige "Nazca"
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
The Nazca Console is a sculptural work of functional art by Jacques Jarrige, carved from solid oak
Category
2010s French Console Tables
Materials
Oak
George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
, but as functional art.
Why This Dresser Is Investment Grade
Acquiring an authenticated Nakashima
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Dressers
Materials
Walnut
English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
English terracotta Grotto chair is more than just furniture; it's a piece of functional art that brings a
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Umbrella Stand by Buccarelli Milano, circa 1960s Italy, Signed
By Bucciarelli, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of functional art to hold your umbrellas or use for other creative storage ideas. Also works great as
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
$2,725 Sale Price
28% Off
Walnut Wood Chandelier Lamp The Netherlands
Located in DE MEERN, UT
positions it as a captivating piece of functional art, destined to illuminate spaces with both light and
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Walnut
$3,362 Sale Price
20% Off
Accent Bench in Animal Hide
Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c 1980s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Deland, FL
functional art. The patina on the metal legs (as seen in the detail photos provided) adds character to this
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Vintage Persian Lori Diamond Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
, making it a treasured piece of functional art.
Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Signed UP
Located in Ferrara, IT
is a testament to the Scandinavian appreciation for functional art, where each piece tells a story
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Set of Two Accent Benches in Leather After T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, USA, c. 1980s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Deland, FL
the epitome of functional art. The patina on the metal legs (as seen in the detail photos provided
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Animal Skin
TR001 Golf Trophy coloured gold and aluminium in solid cast brass and aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior designers and
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
N026 PIcture frame, silver and gold colured in solid cast brass and aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Brutalist Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
E002 Rectangular Tray Gold and aluminium coloured, Solid cast Brass
Aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior designers and
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
DO16 Square Clock, Gold and aluminium coloured, Solid cast Brass
Aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior designers and
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
DO12 Perforated Clock, Gold coloured, Solid cast Brass Handmade
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior designers and
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Brutalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
1935 travel poster by Otto Baumberger - Iconic Saint-Gothard railway line
By Otto Baumberger
Located in PARIS, FR
as a prime example of how early 20th-century travel posters blended fine art with functional design
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Mid-Century Rattan Basket Tray by Artek, Finland 1960s
By Artek
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Finnish designers excelled in turning everyday utilitarian objects into pieces of functional art. In this
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
G067 Candelabra Sinuoso, Gold and Silver coloured Brass and Aluminium Handmade
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior designers and
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Oceanian Bamboo Mask with Long Hair from New Guinea
Located in Pasadena, CA
reflects the symbolic and functional qualities of Melanesian ritual art.
The mask is carved from
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Masks
Materials
Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage 20th Century Handmade Sensitive Tactile Mushroom Lamp - 2Y507
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century handmade mushroom-shaped lamp is a charming and functional piece of
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Antique French Industrial General Store Counter - Work Island
Located in Forney, TX
superb example of utilitarian functional art and early retail history, it's a wonderful way to add
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large 19th Century Verdigris Cockerel Weather Vane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
both Folk art and functionality. Traditionally used atop Churches, Barns and Homes to indicate wind
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Puzzle Candelabra G047 solid cast brass and alumium designed by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects, interior
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Candelabras
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
John Miller Blue Plate Special Hamburger 2008 Blown Pop Art Glass Sculpture
By John Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gallery, SOFA (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art) exhibition in Chicago and start a number of galleries
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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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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