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Barbican Side Table No.1 by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind creation that beckons to look
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Other
$7,133 / item
Barbican Bowl No.2 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
feelings spontaneously arise, evolve through experimentation and ultimately manifest as a functional art
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Other
$1,585 / item
Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
Americana, culinary history, and functional art!
Uniquely uncommon, highly unusual, and remarkably
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Lighting reimagined – Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp: A fusion of art and function, this
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Röllakan with Modern Nordic Style
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
enthusiasts, and curators of functional art. It offers not just visual sophistication but a tactile connection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
$4,908 Sale Price
30% Off
David Segel 3 Panel Floor Screen Signed
Titled "PARTS OF HER" 1970s Original
By David Segel
Located in Monrovia, CA
David Segel 3 panel floor screen titled "PARTS OF HER"
This is an amazing piece of functional
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paint
Turkey Area Rug - Sultanabad Design - Blue Brown Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
floor covering but a piece of functional art that brings warmth, texture, and a sense of history into
Category
20th Century Turkish Sultanabad Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Organic Sculptural Side Table/Stool made from Sustainable Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
& functional art. We love connecting people to nature through our sustainably sourced wood.
HERITAGE
Our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Organic Modern Pedestals
Materials
Cypress
Manhattan Italian Travertine Marble Shelve Design Contemporary Collectible Spain
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
the rare privilege of owning a limited-edition work of functional art.
Designed by renowned artist
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
1920
s Persian Tabriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
aesthetic.
As a piece of functional art, this distressed antique Persian Tabriz pictorial rug is not just a
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,363 Sale Price
25% Off
James Evanson Studio African Mahogany / Elm Dining Table with Bone Insets- 1987
By James Evanson
Located in Camden, ME
“functional art” movement worldwide. His work has travelled worldwide since his first exhibition in 1979 at
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$6,750 Sale Price
25% Off
ROSTOCKI Contemporary Table Lamp Series, Organic Bionic Design, Recycled Paper
By Pavel Vishnevsky
Located in Milano, IT
between art and functionality. Whether standing alone, emphasizing its expressive form, or interacting in
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Persian Oushak Runner Rug - Wool Gray Green Yellow Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian Oushak runner rug is more than a floor covering. It is a piece of functional art that elevates the
Category
20th Century Persian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkey Anatoly Small Rug - Wool Ivory Red Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Living
This Turkish Anatolian small rug is more than a floor covering; it is a piece of functional art
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,664 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Brass
Steel Side Tables in the Manner of Maison Jansen
By John Vesey, Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
functional art. Whether styled together as a matching pair or placed separately throughout an interior, these
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Set of 2 Minimalist Two Tone Dry Bars / Room Dividers in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
lines and stances. These petite bars are the epitome of functional art and the perfect example of what
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Teak
Minimalist Two Tone Dry Bar / Room Divider in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
bar is the epitome of functional art and the perfect example of what two contrasting tones can do in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hand carved Gold wood horse bookends
Located in Southall, GB
Hand-carved wood and gilded gold paint horse bookends are not only functional but also works of art
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Owl Table Lamp - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
provided. Bronze table lamp with bronze base of L 23 cm x W 14.
Blending art and functionality with the
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,270 / item
Tessellated Bone and Brass Inlay Coffee Table, Maitland Smith, 1980
s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Culver City, CA
table isn’t just furniture, it’s functional art.
Please note, this table measures 36.5" in diameter
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Robert Crowder Four-Panel Chinoiserie Screen with Gold Leaf on Red Background.
By Robert Crowder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
screen is both a functional divider and a statement art piece, perfect for enhancing sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Italian Art Deco Dining Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Italian Art Deco Dining Table
This stunning Art Deco dining table, a true masterpiece of Italian
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp, William Morris Acanthus Shade, Dutch Vintage
By Delft, William Morris (English)
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
in Amsterdam, this lamp transforms historic ceramics into functional art. The vase was converted to a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$714 Sale Price
30% Off
Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
in bronze. Blending art and functionality with the rich, enduring beauty of this age-old material my
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare and finely carved oval Art Deco Wallmirror Art Deco France, circa 1925.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
.
Overall, this rare Art Deco mirror represents an outstanding example of the combination of functionality
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Softwood
Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
unique and made to order by hand.
This lamp is part of a growing collection of functional bronze art
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
is not just a decorative piece but a functional art that can beautifully fit into a wide range of
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Original French Art Deco salmon/peach/ coral art glass nickel chandelier Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in New York City, NY
artistic craftsmanship and functional design.
Art Deco, popular during the 1920s and 1930s, was known for
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Rare Mid Century Walnut
Oak Dining Table by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
form and function. Hodges' designs are more than just furniture; they are functional art pieces that
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$6,000 Sale Price
60% Off
Bronze Kingfisher Table Lamp
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
and crafted meticulously in bronze using the lost wax method. Blending art and functionality with the
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
of devotional craftsmanship and functional sacred art, offering a tangible link to India’s spiritual
Category
Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
a functional art piece.
The chair has an open yet enveloping feel.
The pattern detail is inspired
Category
2010s Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
Black Tahitian Pearl Dutch DroogDesign 1998 Unique Third Nipple Gold Disk Brooch
By Artistian Made
Located in Chicago, IL
functional art such as Ron Arad, Marcel Wanders, Jurgen Bey, Hella Jongerius, and Tejo Remy, the Netherlands
Category
1990s Dutch Artist Brooches
Materials
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Sterling...
Hoopoe Candlestick in cast bronze featuring an African bird
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Combining art, design and
Category
2010s South African Rustic Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps in cast bronze - pair - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
lost wax method. Blending art and functionality with the rich, enduring beauty of this age-old material
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs with Art Deco Pattern Fabric, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
seating — they are functional pieces of art. Ideal for a stylish living room, an elegant study, or a chic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood, Lacquer
"Model no. 14" Lounge Chair with Footstool for Horsnæs, Denmark 1960s
By Horsnaes
Located in Utrecht, NL
in each detail, turning an everyday object into a piece of functional art through skilled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Polished Brass Eight-Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari ca. 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ability to encapsulate the forward-looking spirit of the time while delivering functional art.
The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Candelabra - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Combining art and functionality this is a candelabra featuring a bronze sculpture of Africa's
Category
2010s South African Rustic Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco French Walnut Center Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco center table.
Striking French design from the 1930s.
Solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Barbican Floor Light 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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Other
$10,303 / item
Barbican Ceiling Light 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
$10,303 / item
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
work of functional art.
Every element of this table reflects the artistry and precision for which
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Barbican Table Light 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 Table Lamps
Materials
Other
$4,755 / item
Barbican Floor Light 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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Other
$5,548 / item
Set of 5 Barbican Vases by a Space
Located in Geneve, CH
ultimately manifest as a functional art piece. Each object is a one-of-a-kind creation that beckons to look
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Other
$6,327 / set
1960
s Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Finn Andersen, Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
functional art, something a weary body and an adoring eye can enjoy. Andersen has transformed the ordinary
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Hollywood Regency Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
meticulously designed interiors of the Hollywood Regency period. Its blend of art and functionality makes it a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Monks Bench – Louis XVIII Period
Located in Alton, GB
off evil spirits and showcasing artistic virtuosity. As functional art, this monks bench stands as a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Materials
Chestnut
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
grounded, reflecting the shift in late Art Deco toward functional, modern forms. The walnut surfaces
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
Rare Robinson Ransbottom Art Deco Bud Vase, Roseville, Ohio Art Pottery
By Robinson Ransbottom Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Company. Robinson Ransbottom pottery manufactured both art pottery and functional goods. The company
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Graham Sutherland original large textile design for the Dorchester Hotel British
By Graham Sutherland
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Graham Sutherland with high-profile opportunities to blend contemporary art with elegant functional
Category
20th Century Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Table Lamp Sax by Paolo Cassai for Sirrah 1975
By Paolo Cassai
Located in Weesp, NL
not only functional but also a work of art. Their sculptural form and innovative design make them a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,020 / item
Vintage Berber Purple Boujad Moroccan Carpet, Cozy Boho Meets Mid-Century Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
rug, originating from the Boujad region in Morocco, is a stunning piece of handwoven art. Its striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,099 Sale Price
30% Off
Customizable Hand Tufted Rug, after Paul Klee, striking blue and black, Lim. Ed.
By (after) Paul Klee
Located in Munich, DE
brings Klee’s bold vision to life in a contemporary, functional art form. With only 100 pieces ever to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bauhaus Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sculptural Diamond Faced Credenza / Sideboard With Leather Top, Italy, c. 1970
s
Located in Deland, FL
epitome of "functional art". Featuring fascinating geometric diamond covered door faces and sides, all
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Unique sculptural platinum and white gold leaf coated metal and crystal console
Located in Highclere, Newbury
. Their hands on craft based practice produces functional art objects which are in private and public
Category
Early 2000s British Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Metal
$14,267 Sale Price
20% Off
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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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