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Outdoor Croissant End 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 End Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,253 / item
Adesso Pale Grey 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 Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Adesso Sky Blue 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 Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,346 / item
Indoor Croissant Medium Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Indoor Croissant Large Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Adesso Dining 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 Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$3,022 / item
Outdoor Amaya Large Dining 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 Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
$3,326 / item
Outdoor Amaya Regular Dining 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 Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Adesso Lime Green 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 Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,346 / item
Tangerine Bloom 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
Steel
$4,871 / item
Lime Green Bloom 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
Steel
$4,871 / item
Set of Outdoor Bouquet Tables 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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,311 / item
Forma Easy Armchair 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 Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$3,392 / item
Forma End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$910 / item
Forma Easy Armchair Petite Indoor 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
Indoor Lasso Lounge Chair 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$8,157 / item
Forma Easy Armchair Petite 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 Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$1,966 / item
Outdoor Large Oval Lolah Coffee Table 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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Lasso Lounge Chair 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,645 / item
Indoor Large Oval Lolah Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Medium Lolah Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Red Bloom 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
Steel
$4,871 / item
Indoor Medium Oval Lolah Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Matilda Coffee Table 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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$2,877 / item
Forma Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,019 / item
Outdoor Matilda End 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 End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,631 / item
Forma 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
$2,019 / item
Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
work of functional art. In its distress, it reveals beauty not in perfection, but in authenticity—a
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco brass door pull – geometric engraved model, 70 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
presence and architectural impact:
Both decorative and functional, this Art Deco brass door pull
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Streamline Bar Cart, Brass-Plated Aluminum
Oxblood Glass, 1935
Located in Berlin, DE
in excellent condition, the bar cart exemplifies the principles of French Art Deco: functional design
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Wood-Blend Cabinet
Ornamental Round Edge Plywood Cabinet, Schimmel
Schweikle
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ‘Wood-Blend Cabinet’ is a large, functional art piece in the form of a round-edged cabinet that
Category
2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Tin
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Old Paris Burgundy Porcelain Vases
By Old Paris
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
decorative and functional art objects of the highest order.
Ideal for collectors of fine porcelain or those
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featuring a striped line
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$434 / item
1930s Art Deco Gold, Brown and Yellow Ceramic Luxury Box by Galvani
By Galvani 2
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. This Galvani ceramic box is a beautiful and functional piece of art, reflecting the sophistication and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Cofrac Art Verrier Table Lamp
By Cofrac
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serves as both functional lighting and a statement art piece. Please confirm pickup location (Brooklyn or
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Small Art Deco Edouard-Marcel Sandoz antique silver-plated bronze doorbell, rabb
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
of the rabbit with the clean geometry of the base, resulting in a functional work of art
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Danish Art Deco Glass
Metal Jewelry Box / Lidded Decorative Jar, 1930s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Danish Art Deco Glass Jewelry Box / Lidded Decorative Jar, 1930s
Elegant Danish Art Deco jewelry
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, preserving the cultural legacy of the Berber people. As a functional art piece, this rug not only adds warmth
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Maija Heikinheimo Art Deco Side Table Apu Model 604 in Dark Birch, Asko 1930s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A functional and beautifully simple Art Deco side table by Maija Heikinheimo, produced by Asko in
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Modern Barovier Toso Green Yellow Art Murano Glass Red Heart Plate Centerpiece
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
with vibrant colors, some unique, like this creation that combines Art with functionality. This bright
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Floral Design by Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
drawers that seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. This exquisite Art Deco chest of drawers draws
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
1930s German Art Deco Opaline Pendant Light with Original Chrome Gallery
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
geometry and functional detailing typical of German Art Deco lighting, where simplicity and craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
Art Nouveau Solid Beechwood Swivel Chair, Height Adjustable, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Art Nouveau swivel chair from around 1900 is made of solid beechwood and impresses with its
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
$1,295 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Pressed Glass Perfume Holders w/ Scalloped Stoppers
Hobnob Detailing
Located in New York, NY
holders are both functional and stylish representations of Art Deco artistry. In Excellent Vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bottles
Materials
Glass
Upholstered Art Deco Armchairs with Birch Frames, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
"There is no style like art deco that embraces both the figurative and the abstract, the feminine
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Mossam Platform Bed (Cal King)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
character to the steel, making each bed a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. As the bed gracefully ages
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Steel
Mossam Platform Bed (King)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
character to the steel, making each bed a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. As the bed gracefully ages
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Steel
$10,450
Mossam Platform Bed (Queen)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
character to the steel, making each bed a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. As the bed gracefully ages
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Faceted Cut Crystal Vase in Aquamarine Hue signed Moser
By Moser
Located in New York, NY
enhances the sculptural quality of the vase, making it as much a work of art as a functional vessel. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
1930
s Art deco Chevron Lighting Bolt Glass and Silver Decanter
Located in Red Lion, PA
only functional but highly collectible, as Art Deco barware and glassware featuring bold geometric
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Art Deco Extendable Table, by P. Follot, Ecole Boulle, France, 1920s
By Paul Follot, Ecole Boulle
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dissociative:217 cm / 85.43″
Made by furniture makers from the Ecole Boulle, an art academy in
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ebony
Set of 6 Model C140 "Playboy" by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
accompanying side chairs, is as much a piece of history as it is a piece of functional art and are ideal for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Leather Writing Top Giltwood Carving Rosewood Desk
Located in New York, NY
classical luxury while retaining the clean, structured lines typical of the Art Deco movement.
Functionally
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sterling Silver
Enamel Art Deco Pillbox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wash interior. Elegance and functionality come together in this Art Deco beauty!!
Category
Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gruhier - Original French Art Deco 950 Sterling Silver Serving Tureen
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris the Birthplace of Art Deco, a Stunning "Gatsby Era" Original French 950 Sterling
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown
Located in Red Lion, PA
1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer with Pin Cushion Base
This stunning Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Oak Chest with Carved Panels, Dated 1764
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian folk art design, where functionality meets artistry. This chest will complement both modern and
Category
Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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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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