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1920s french Art Nouveau table lamp in patinated black cast bronze, linen shade.
Located in København K, 84
piece reflects the Art Nouveau philosophy of elevating functional objects into works of art. With its
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Collectible Molletta Vulcano Cedar Bench by Baldessari
Baldessari for Riva1920
By Baldessari
Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Felipe Derflingher Art Glass Pendant Light Fixture with Green and Yellow Tones
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
wired for compatibility within the USA, this pendant light fixture is not only a functional piece of art
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Collectible Molletta Medium Vulcano Cedar Bench by Baldessari
Baldessari
By Baldessari
Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Molletta Medium Cedar Bench by Baldessari
Baldessari
By Baldessari
Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Red and Pink Floral and Vase Motifs Wool Rug 4
11
x8
11
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
also a functional work of art. This rug showcases traditional craftsmanship, influenced by Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Style Antique Caucasian Silk Rug, Signed circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
both a work of fine art and a functional textile—ideal for display in a living room, library, entryway
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Italian Art Deco Style Silver Leaf White Clear Murano Glass Sculpture Vase
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
surrounding colors and transform this vase into a superb, unique, and elegant functional Work of Art.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Leaf
Collectible Mollettina Vulcano Cedar Bench by Baldessari
Baldessari
By Baldessari
Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Collectible Indoor Outdoor Mollettina Cedar Bench by Baldessari for Riva1920
By Baldessari
Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Gilt Wood Tramp Art French Folk Mirror with Raised Pyramidal Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
your décor. This giltwood mirror is an exquisite piece of art that combines functionality with timeless
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pedini Wall Sconce, Art Lighting, Sculptural Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
your living space. Crafted from high-quality brass, this wall sconce is a blend of art and
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sculptural Wall Mirror
Chesterfield
Square Relief Effect Wall Art
By VIATOV
Located in Seoul, KR
draw the viewer closer. The result is a mirror that behaves as both functional wall art and a tactile
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hand-Knotted Art Deco Wool Rug in Maroon, Orange, Gold, and Brown, 8
x 10
By Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
design, this one-of-a-kind carpet transcends décor. It is a functional work of art.
Features
Category
Early 2000s Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,050 Sale Price
35% Off
Michael Harvey Ceramic Brown Paper Bag Pop Art Sculpture, 1970s (Canada)
By Michael Harvey
Located in Round Top, TX
, indicating Canadian production.
A true piece of Pop Art, yet a functional one when filled with dried florals
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Kurdish Karabagh Runner with Art Deco Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
76832 Antique Kurdish Karabagh Runner with Art Deco Style, Wide Hallway Runner 04'07 x 14'07
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Sheet-Metal Rooster with Cutout Pattern and Side Door
Located in Pasadena, CA
functional folk-art appeal, the rooster features a small hinged door on one side, designed to hold a flat
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Hand-Blown Blue Art Glass Candy Dish with Copper Inclusions Bowl 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Weehawken, NJ
timeless presence—beautiful as both a functional dish and a standalone art object. Each angle reveals
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Czech Ashtray, Hand-Formed Art Glass, c. 1960s
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
suitable as an art object or functional decor.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Early 1900s Tramp Art Spool Footstool Upholstered in Clarence House Linen
Located in Tampa, FL
were repurposed into functional works of folk art.
The footstool is upholstered in a vintage Clarence
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Footstools
Materials
Textile, Wood
6x8.2 Ft Chinese Art Deco Inspired Vintage Handmade Area Rug in Dark Blue Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
a statement piece to enhance your décor or a functional work of art, this Turkish area rug is a true
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$802 Sale Price
40% Off
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Stained Glass Window, Floral Motif and Jewels
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful Art Nouveau style stained glass window with floral motif and jewels. This is a top half
Category
Early 20th Century American Windows
Materials
Glass, Wood
Gae Aulenti White Pipistrello Table or Floor Lamp by Martinelli Luce 1965
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
station into a contemporary and functional art museum with a unique personality within the Parisian museum
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Pair of Photo Frames – Elegant Décor
History
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Art Nouveau Pair of Wire Photo Frames – A Testament to Elegance and History
Step back in
Category
Antique 19th Century Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
$545 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s ART DECO WALNUT DRESSING TABLE QUEEN ANNE STYLE DESK
Located in Pulborough, GB
handles. The piece stands on elegant cabriole legs, blending functionality with timeless Art Deco style
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wood Art Mirror with Shelf, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
functional table top.
ART 5378
Made in Italy:
Made in Italy furniture means design, quality, style and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Fir
$1,645 / item
Abstract Art Nouveau Blue, Cream, Brown and Pink Hand-Knotted Persian Rug, 3 x 5
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
, making this rug a functional work of art. With its exceptional craftsmanship and artistic flair, this
Category
2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Art Deco Style Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Gianni
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Monumental Italian Organic Art Design Modern Perforated Brass Leaf Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
statement of presence, combining Art, beauty and functionality. This lit sculpture is customizable in
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Bespoke Organic Italian Art Design Perforated Brass Leaf Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
statement of presence, combining Art, beauty and functionality. This lit sculpture is customizable in
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monumental Italian Organic Art Design Modern Perforated Brass Leaf Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
statement of presence, combining Art, beauty and functionality. This lit sculpture is customizable in
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
A frame of Shiraz Rug art - Wool Brown Taupe Design
Located in Dallas, TX
decor item, this Persian Shiraz rug is a functional piece of art, inviting you to appreciate its
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Post Modern NYC Vignelli Subway Pop Art Coat Rack Alan Wisniewski Umbra Italy
By Umbra, Massimo Vignelli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Fun pop art functional display
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1960s Architectural Design Art Rocking Chair after Fredrik Kayser
Located in Las Vegas, NV
functional piece of art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Handmade Yellow Glass Concave Sculptural Art French Mirror
Located in Ibiza, Spain
a beautiful and functional piece of contemporary art.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wahoo Reversible Pachisi Game Board and Checker – Mid-Century Folk Art
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
folk art and functional history—a rare piece that brings together the joy of mid-century gaming
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Masonite
$225 Sale Price
25% Off
ALCHEMY: The Art of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne By Evan Lobel
By Evan Lobel
Located in New York, NY
who brought history,
craftsmanship, and innovation into conversation with functional design and art
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Bespoke Organic Italian Art Design Perforated Brass Leaf Wall Light
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
The brass leaves of different sizes on this Art Deco Design sculpture sconce introduce nature into
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Art Deco Round Wooden Table Lamp in Oak, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
monumenta, the stringent and the opulent, the functional and the unnecessary. Art Deco is a seducer who
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Oak
Arzberg Op Art White Bisque Porcelain Vase Concrete Pattern Surface
By Hans Theo Baumann, Arzberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage white op art bisque porcelain vase designed by Hans Theo Baumann for Arzberg in the
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$336 Sale Price
20% Off
Brutalist art vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic vintage handmade brutalist art pottery vase made by the talented and well-known artist
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$326 Sale Price
45% Off
Sculpture in Marble- Fuel Tank - One-Off Handmade green Decorative Art
Located in Milano, IT
uncommon and possibly unique piece of decorative art: a functional fuel tank in plastic, entirely clad in
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Bottles
Materials
Marble
$663 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage ART DECO Amber Leaded Glass Shade Pendant Lantern, Sweden, ca. 1940/50s
Located in Skien, NO
, hallways, kitchens, libraries, or bedrooms. A unique and functional work of art that brings history and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ancient Lamps in Art: Montfaucon
s 18th-Century Engravings, circa 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
interest but also of artistic merit, presenting a curated glimpse into the past where art and functionality
Category
Antique 1720s Prints
Materials
Paper
$403 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Sculptural Concave French Mirror - Handmade Wall Art in Blue Glass
Located in Madrid, ES
functional piece but a work of art. Whether you place it in your living room, hallway, bedroom, or any other
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
A Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Green Velour, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
masculine, the monumenta, the stringent and the opulent, the functional and the unnecessary. Art Deco is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Accolay Ceramic Table Lamp with Resin Inlay French Art Pottery 1960s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
beautiful and functional piece of art that would make a fantastic addition to any vintage-inspired home
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Resin, Epoxy Resin
$864 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Deco Dining Table in Teak, with Butterfly Leaf, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
of style and functionality. Made from rich teak wood, it exudes warmth and elegance, while its Art
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Studio Craft Walnut and Neon Touch "BuraBura - Art" Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paranormal “Coast to Coast” talkshow host, Art Bell.
Functionally, the lamp turns on and off with a light
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
The Art and Design of Dale J. Evers Hardcover by Bill Morem
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
the world of fine art and functional design. Recognized as a pioneer for his stunning table designs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Art Deco, Sculptural Narrow Oak Cabinet, Made by an Italian Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
adorn its façade.
More than just a functional piece of furniture, this Art Deco cabinet is a work of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique W&W Kosmos Bronze Oil Lamp – Circa 1900 – Exquisite Art Nouveau Design
Located in Lisse, NL
of the period.
More than just a lamp, this is a functional work of art, ideal for collectors, design
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-century modern art vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
-century modern art pottery.
Functionality and design
They focused on interior design which was useful
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Sculptural Wine / Magazine Rack in Cast Iron, French Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
masculine, the monumenta, the stringent and the opulent, the functional and the unnecessary. Art deco is a
Category
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Postmodern American Folk Art Bench in Form of Couple Driving Morgan Car, Signed
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
In a blend of ingenuity and whimsy, the artist has created a functional piece of art depicting a
Category
1990s Benches
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch
Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Odense, DK
masculine, the monumenta, the stringent and the opulent, the functional and the unnecessary. Art Deco is a
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bone, Fabric, Bakelite, Birch, Elm
Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
By Julia Dodza
Located in Milan, Lombardy
room, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decoration. In fact the
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel
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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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