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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
$14,265 Sale Price
20% Off
The Earthen Desert Rhythm: A Vintage Persian Gabbeh of Geometric Purity
Located in Dallas, TX
materials into functional art.
The design of this vintage Gabbeh rug resonates with Midcentury Modern
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,990 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Glass Centerpiece Loraine Crystalerie, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, or credenza. Its expressive form bridges functionality and fine art — ideal as a centerpiece, fruit
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
$2,164 Sale Price
20% Off
1960
s Eva-Lisa Nordin Scandinavian Röllakan Flatweave Carpet with Modern Style
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Eva-lisa Nordin
Located in Dallas, TX
functional art.
Eva-Lisa Nordin, a luminary of Swedish textile design, infused her rollakan rugs with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,499 Sale Price
41% Off
Spanish Picasso-Style Otero Regal Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp
By Alfonso Otero Regal
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
while casting a warm, intimate glow.
A true piece of functional art, this statement lamp brings
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940
s Art Nouveau Meets Art Deco Hall Tree, Mirror With Coat Hooks and Shelf
Located in Culver City, CA
fabulous vintage Art Nouveau hall tree mirror is giving us all the old-school glamour vibes. Standing tall
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates far back to the Warring States period
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Organic Material
1880
s Caucasian Kazak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
its enduring appeal as a work of functional art.
Encircling the composition is a captivating series
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,099 Sale Price
46% Off
Persian Borchalo Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
a piece of functional art that adds warmth, character, and a touch of historical elegance to any
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Moorish Ceramic Table Lamp, New Saffron Silk Shade
By Al-Yarrar
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
handmade, ensuring that no two are ever alike — a true work of functional art.
About Al Yarrar
Founded in
Category
2010s Spanish Moorish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
Art Deco Chandelier by Atelier Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
lighting houses, known for combining functional engineering with high art. Pieces by Atelier Petitot are
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
$22,000 / item
Bow Tie Expansion Dining Table by Harold Schwartz for Romweber, USA, 1960s
By Harold Schwartz
Located in Deland, FL
of functional art can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Maple
Modern Organic Drum Coffee Table made from New Zealand Ancient Swamp Kauri Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
they are extracted and continue their journey to become a cherished piece of art. The ancient swamp
Category
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Bog Wood
Set of 3 Teak Nesting Tables by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
the epitome of functional art and arguably one of Hovmand-Olsen's most beloved designs.
Hovmand-Olsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan, 04
09 x 06
06
Located in Dallas, TX
artworks, and neutral color schemes. More than just a rug, it becomes a piece of functional art, inviting
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,861 Sale Price
25% Off
Alessandro Mendini
Zabro
Chair Table for Zanotta, Original 1984 Prod, Signed
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designs by quality makers like Zanotta. This very rare piece of functional art was not made in large
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$13,300 Sale Price
24% Off
Signed EJ Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
enduring pieces of functional art. Each knot in the wool is a testament to the careful attention to detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Sliding Door Display Cabinet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
, hallway, or study. A charming and functional example of Central European Art Deco craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Spruce, Plywood
Pair of Teak Art Deco Side Tables
Located in Topanga, CA
patina. Each table includes two drawers and a galleried top, combining functionality with classic Art
Category
20th Century Indian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reveals Evans’ mastery of controlled chaos, industrial materials transformed into functional art through
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
1940s, Art Deco Floor Lamp with Table, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
functionality and timeless Scandinavian Art Deco aesthetics.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$2,877 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Marble Center Table Black Marquina Marble
Metal Joaquín Moll Spain Lux
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
any interior with its sophisticated presence — a bespoke piece of functional art.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco French Lounge Club Bronze Sword Ashtray Stand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
make this a functional work of art.
Looks straight out of Yves Saint Laurent home decor.
Stands 31
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Emperador Marble Tray Joaquín Moll Meddel Luxury Marble Gift Made Spain
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
example of functional art. At once refined and bold, it is an heirloom-quality object that elevates the
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stone, Marble
Coffee Table in Aluminum w/ Glass Top Attributed to Donald Drumm, USA, c. 1960
s
By Donald Drumm
Located in Deland, FL
sculptures to functional art, such as tables and lighting, often characterized by textured surfaces and bold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
New Contemporary Light Blue Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
garment: the finishing gesture that elevates the piece into the realm of functional art. The contrast
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$839 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 4 Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs By Chet Beardsley in White Boucle
By Chet Beardsley
Located in Culver City, CA
with their distinctive design and luxurious comfort. As conversation starters and functional art pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Florentine 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
but a seamless integration of art and functionality.
Though this particular piece does not retain its
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Amaya Coffee Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,734 / item
Amaya End Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,532 / item
Amaya Dining Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,831 / item
Halo Pendant Lamp, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$911 / item
Acacia Dining Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$7,398 / item
Adesso Dining Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$3,025 / item
Acacia Dining Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
design could have a new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,155 / item
Acacia End Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,545 / item
Acacia Coffee Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,753 / item
Acacia Rectangular Dining Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$7,398 / item
Dolly Bistro Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,994 / item
Robert Venturi
Queen Anne
Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design with tan leather seats. Post-Modern functional art ready to be used as stand-alone collectible
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
$23,500 Sale Price / set
26% Off
New Contemporary Moroccan Carpet with Abstract Expressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
its role as a decorative object, becoming a piece of functional art that enhances any interior with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...
Materials
Wool
$5,624 Sale Price
25% Off
Persian Malayer Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
functional art that brings warmth, character, and a touch of historical depth to any room. Its transitional
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of 8 Art Deco Style Dining Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
captivating, this set combines functionality with timeless Art Deco aesthetics.
Side chairs 32" x 21" x 21
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$11,750 / set
Ebb
Flow Modern Organic Credenza Made from River Rescued Ancient Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
beautiful objects that merge the line between luxury furniture & functional art. We love connecting people
Category
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Vintage Indigo Blue Beni Mrirt Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
simply a rug—it is functional art, alive with cultural narrative and tactile poetry.
Owning such a
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960
s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
exceptional set of Playboy chairs is as much a piece of history as it is a piece of functional art and are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
combines functionality with decorative art, making it a collectible item today.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
tableau that effortlessly blurs the boundary between fine art and functional object. Its restrained
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nature Inspired Modern Organic Credenza Made from Sustainable River Rescued Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
luxury furniture & functional art. We love connecting people to nature through our sustainable wood
Category
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Art Deco Chrome Folding Tray with Triangular Walnut Handle
Located in New York, NY
Exuding modernist charm and functional ingenuity, this Art Deco folding tray is a stylish example
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Chrome
Halabala Style Czechoslovakian Art Deco Velvet Armchair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Halabala's work, combining influences from Functionalism and Art Deco. He blended these styles in a way that
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$4,359 / item
1990s Vintage Dale Velzy balsawood longboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
surfboard and beautiful functional art piece.
Velzy is credited with conceptualizing many of the
Category
1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
French Art Deco rosewood and brass sewing cabinet 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Art Deco sewing cabinet fully covered with rosewood veneer dates from the early 1940, and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Illuminated Shaving Mirror by Le Mirophar Brot, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Brot. Executed entirely in chromed brass, the piece embodies the functional elegance of the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Black Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,294 / item
Tangerine Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,294 / 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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