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Vintage Parisian Decorative Plate, Italian-Made, 10-Inch Diameter - 2Y524
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, is a timeless piece of functional art. Featuring a sophisticated white base adorned with delicate
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Bulldog Corkscrew, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco Corkscrew, 1920s. This exceptional French Art Deco corkscrew, dating back to
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Wood
Black Lava Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Bowl
By Adrienne Fierman
Located in East Quogue, NY
, pottery, sculpture, vessel, bowl, ceramic bowl, lava glaze, functional art, organic form, clay, art and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Flora and Monogrammed Sterling Overlay
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Flemish Spaniel Pyrography Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
functional art and a testament to the skill of the craftsman. Today, pieces like this Flemish panel endure as
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Model 1530 Mid-Century Modern Chair, Early Winchendon Label
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Planner Group. Wonderful original condition, color, finish, patina. Functional Art / Sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple
Libido Ritual Form Solid Oak Sculptural Dining Table with Copper Accents
By Dahua Yin
Located in London, GB
functional art and material intelligence.
Category
2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Furniture
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Glass Floor Lamp by Barovier
Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
functional art. Has a foot switch and a dimmer.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Ceramic Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien
By Oswald Tieberghien
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional art mirror from the 1960s by Belgian ceramist Oswald Tieberghien. In the spirit of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ceramic
Vintage 20th-Century CFP Red Bottle Crate - Functional French Charm - 2Y549
Located in Bordeaux, FR
. Combining functionality and style, this crate is crafted in durable plastic with a vibrant red finish
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Plastic
Vintage 20th Century Metal Lampshade Base with Functional Pulley - 1940s - 2Y130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
a unique functional pulley system. This sturdy metal base, designed between the 1940s and 1960s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$360 Sale Price
65% Off
Exceptional 19th Century Wajima Lacquer Low Table with Gold Makie Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
enduring.
This is a rare collector’s piece — both as a display object and as a functional art table for a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Glass and Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Antwerp, BE
An incredible fire screen of functional art made of green edge glass with brass hinges and feet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Sideboard Cabinet circa early 20th Century
Located in Las Vegas, NV
double door cabinet space.
Ancient wooden sides and top. A wonderful piece of functional art.
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Sideboards
Materials
Wood
$2,925 Sale Price
25% Off
Lobed Ceramic Vessel Hand-Built High-Fired Stoneware by Darren Dai
By Darren Dai
Located in London, GB
, strength, and stillness found in contemporary Chinese functional art.
Category
2010s Chinese Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Free Fall Diver
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Art Deco Nude Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$18,000
American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co.
By Industrial Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
,, Wonderful patina.. fully functional.. Art / sculpture.Hand delivery avail to New yORK cITY OR anywhere en
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Steel
Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Roanoke, VA
seating. Functional art at its best.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,400 / set
Mid-20th Century Mortar
Pestle - Attr. to Seguso - Iridized Art Glass
By Livio Seguso
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
suggest a strong attribution to Livio Seguso or Seguso Vetri d’Arte.
A rare functional art object with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage French Wall Hanging or Tabletop Lamp, Small and Functional Beauty - 2C04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
. This versatile piece is not only a functional lighting solution but also a decorative accent that
Category
Vintage 1970s Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$114 Sale Price
20% Off
Acrylic Framed Hermes "The Three Graces" Zoom 45 Silk Scarf by Alice Shirley
By Hermès
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A stunning piece of functional art, this Hermès ‘The Three Graces’ Zoom 45 Silk Scarf was designed
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces birds sculptures.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue and black colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Japanese Lacquered Hibachi with Poppy Flowers in Gold and Silver Mak
Located in Fukuoka, JP
: Private collection, Japan
An extraordinary example of functional art that bridges craftsmanship, seasonal
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Maurizio Tempestini Brass
Travertine "Geometric" Table Lamp, 1960s
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Buffalo, NY
...Truly functional art / sculpture
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Futurist Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
The sky visible at Honmonji TempleⅣ by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is close to life". Quilt brand. After
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage 1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet from Mexico - the definition of functional art. The proud
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Wood
old lamp table lamp ART DECO "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" 1930s
By Mazda
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
-known MAZDA company captivates with its simple and functional Art Deco design.
The lamp with the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$948 Sale Price
20% Off
DANIELA - White Marble Bear Design
Located in PARIS, FR
take , I have never been happier.
Art satisfies my mind, heart and soul.I started creating functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
The two of us
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$12,500
Sky
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$15,000
Captivated
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$15,000
Limitless
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$12,000
Tranquil Trinity
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Charlotte
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$18,000
Cherished
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$18,000
Alexander Face
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$18,000
Seasons Face
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$15,000
Dancing in the moonlight
Located in New York, US
architects and property developers, as well as functional art.
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Resin
DANIELA - Fashion Bear Design
Located in PARIS, FR
take , I have never been happier.
Art satisfies my mind, heart and soul.I started creating functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
An Exceptional Life-Size Middle Eastern Gold-Inlaid Steel Deer Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Eastern metalworkers but also a striking example of functional art that transcends mere decoration. Its
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$37,050 Sale Price
35% Off
"2:30 Chair" by Ernest Trova
By Ernest Trova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New York in 1978. The chair is a piece of functional art being that the sitter can sit suspended in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hand Built Glazed Ceramic Night Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Glazed Ceramic Night Lamp
Offered for sale is a handmade functional art ceramic night
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Incredible Phyllis Morris Carved Wood and Black Lacquer Dining Table
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
Functional art is the best way to describe this incredible table by Beverly Hills design icon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Lacquer, Wood
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mathilda by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
"Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
$1,200 / set
Mountains at Dawn by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
"functional ART that is close to life". Quilt brand. After working as a collection team assistant at
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
ICHIMATSU by Blue Tip atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
"Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Flamingo by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
develops with the concept of "functional ART that is close to life". Quilt brand. After working as a
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Blueberry by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is close to life". Quilt brand. After
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Fukurou(fuyu) by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
concept of "functional ART that is close to life". Quilt brand. After working as a collection team
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Big Tree by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
concept of "functional ART that is close to life". Quilt brand. After working as a collection team
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Textiles
Materials
Linen
Hand-Hammered Art Deco Table Lamp C. 1920s-1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seamlessly merged into functional art. Adding to its uniqueness, the interior of the shade is lined with a
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Rare Old Lamp Table Lamp ART DECO "DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" 1930s
By Mazda
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
the well-known MAZDA company captivates with its simple and functional Art Deco design.
The lamp with
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
$1,197 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Carved Walnut Fruit Tray 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
functional Art Deco decorative tray, perfect for collectors, design lovers, and those seeking a statement
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th-Century Avant-Garde Painted Table with Mexican Muralism Painting
By Diego Rivera
Located in Las Vegas, NV
joined with
iron legs set in rhythm with the painted artwork itself.
An exceptional piece of functional
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Tanzanian Stool, 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
of hard wood. Wonderful functional art piece with age and history
Measures : Ø 46 cm H:27cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Stools
Materials
Wood
Unique Low Danish Sofa Table from 1960´s, Decorated by Bjørn Wiinblad
By Poul Cadovius, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A truly unique piece of functional art. A low decorative sofa table more or less untraceable in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
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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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