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Modern Box in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
elegant design into a functional work of art. The top of the box is meticulously crafted from white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Bring your space to life with the Gio Ponti-inspired dry bar by Justfurnituress
By Gio Ponti
Located in Guazzora, IT
apart in the interior design landscape, making each piece a true work of art.
The functionality of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Vintage Shell-Encrusted Bud Vase – Coastal Grandmillennial Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
sculptural, three-dimensional quality that makes this piece both a work of art and a functional vessel.
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Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Shell, Clay
$112 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Bespoke Italian Ivory Yellow Green Blue Geometric Postmodern Cabinet/Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy, with the purpose of anchoring individuality through Art in a functional piece
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Minimalist Design Green Glass Mirror with Brass Accents
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy, with the purpose of bringing individuality through Art in a functional piece. This
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
collections such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the St. Louis Art Museum.
Louis Comfort Tiffany is
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Catcher of the Skies, glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin
By Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin
Located in London, GB
blending of art and design, functionality and abstract expression, combined with a love of material
Category
2010s European Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Stool in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Eclipse Stool by R&Y Augousti is a striking fusion of art and functionality, wrapped in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
combine unique artistry and refinement, resulting in a striking lamp that is a functional work of art
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$98,500
ENTRANCE OR VANITY console with hand-painted Glass JUSTFURNITURESS DESIGN
Located in Guazzora, IT
The console is a functional work of art that embodies the timeless elegance of Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Hardwood, Murano Glass
$4,787 Sale Price
38% Off
Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
modern brass splayed tapering legs.
This design is ideal to add fun and functionality combined with Art
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
The Cobalt Voyager, unique glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin
By Monica Guggisberg
Philip Baldwin
Located in London, GB
blending of art and design, functionality and abstract expression, combined with a love of material
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Sophisticated Italian Bedside Tables: Wine Red Glass, Hand-Carved Wood and Steel
Located in Guazzora, IT
.
Perfect for those seeking a combination of art and functionality, these luxury bedside tables will elevate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st C Mad Men Standing Ahstray by French Designer Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
piece embodies Marine Breynaert’s commitment to transforming functional objects into works of art, with
Category
2010s French Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Granite, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in London, GB
between functional tableware and sculptural art glass. Created at the historic Nuutajärvi glassworks, each
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$966 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in London, GB
“Pokaali” (trophy) forms – a series that blurs the line between functional tableware and sculptural art
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$966 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
, functional design and the innovative use of materials. Crafted from high-quality glass, its base boasts a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee Table with Brass Frame and Cartier Red Murano Glass in Different Shades
Located in Guazzora, IT
durability.
Ideal for contemporary interiors, this coffee table serves as a functional piece of art.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Sideboard and Wall Mirror Hand-Painted Marble-effect Glass Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This refined Italian sideboard and wall mirror set is a splendid combination of functionality and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mochaware Mug Banded with Brown Slip Made in England, Circa 1815
Located in Katonah, NY
early 19th-century English utilitarian art pottery
Combines functional design with the timeless appeal
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Barware
Materials
Earthenware
Italian Credenza with Gray Color Murano Glass, Brass Handles
Birch Structure
Located in Guazzora, IT
sideboard can be customised. It perfectly blends functionality and art, offering ample storage space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$7,660 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Cast Bronze Console Table from Costantini, Lychorinda
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the
Category
2010s Argentine Art Nouveau Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Pair Venetian Pink Glass / Gold Flecks Table Lamps
By Giampaolo Nason
Located in Tarry Town, NY
of art and functionality, and let them cast a warm, elegant glow that transforms your room into a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Peters and Reed Glazed Pottery Vase
By Peters and Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glaze technique, blending the Arts and Crafts style with practical functionality.
Produced by American
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
Modern Blue and Gold Murano Glass Console Table with 3 Drawers Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
The console is a functional work of art that embodies the timeless elegance of Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Hardwood
$5,266 Sale Price
32% Off
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Glass Plate with Iron Base by Argentine A. Churba
By Alberto Churba
Located in North Miami, FL
designer Alberto Churba
By: Alberto Churba
Material: glass, art glass, iron, metal, wrought iron
Technique
Category
Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1930s–1950s Fluted Glass Cocktail Shaker with Silver-Plated Top
Located in North Charleston, SC
timeless piece of European barware—stylish, functional, and collectible.
Art Deco cocktail shaker, vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Finn Juhl rare armchairs presented at the X Triennale, Denmark Pavilion 1954
By Finn Juhl
Located in Milano, IT
to their limited public appearances and survival rate.
Functional Works of Art
These pieces are not
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wood Stool or Side Table in The Style of Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic sculptural stool or side table that is equal parts functional furniture and objet d'art
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Paint
CARLTON - Distinctive. Unmistakeable. Light burl coffee table for unique space
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
form into a functional work of art.
Ideal for living rooms, design studios, or collector interiors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Cassettiera serie Annabella Mario Ceroli per Poltronova, Italia, 1972
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
synthesis of art and functionality, where furniture becomes a sculpture to be lived in.
The masterfully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Hand-Carved Wooden Female Figurative Nutcracker, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
detailing and a sculptural presence that elevates it from a simple kitchen tool to an art object.
Both
Category
Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
exquisite marquetry, and ormolu details these tables served as both functional furniture and decorative art
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bouillotte lamp, France 1860
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
interplay of art and functionality in interior design. A bouillotte lamp makes an excellent collector’s item
Category
Antique 1860s Biedermeier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Pink Scavo Murano Glass Oval Bowl by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
pedestal base. The piece is both a work of art and a functional decorative item, perfect for adding a touch
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Ialino Coffee Table
By Alex Turco
Located in Miami, FL
This sculptural coffee table transforms a rare Brazilian quartz block into a functional work of art
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
$17,953
Grandiose Ice toned Murano Vase with Fluid sculptured Curves Contemporary Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
. These curves elevate the vase from mere functionality to a work of art, a contemporary sculpture that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Lapponio Marble Dining Table
By Alex Turco
Located in Miami, FL
detailing results in a unique collectible piece that bridges art, design, and functional craftsmanship
Category
2010s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
$55,058
Vintage Teak Expanding Dining Table by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Emeryville, CA
testament to extraordinary design, functionality, and craftsmanship. Constructed from solid teak with a rich
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Plana Folding Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Oirlo, LI
late 20th century and stands as a functional work of art suitable for contemporary interiors.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
6x10 Hand-Knotted Old Bakhtiari Wool Area Rug with Geometric Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
. Beyond its decorative appeal, the Old Bakhtiari rug is a functional work of art, reflecting meticulous
Category
Vintage 1980s Persian Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of Two 1980s White Porcelain Horse Ashtrays by Gucci Firenze
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
decor enthusiasts.
This set exemplifies a blend of luxury, art, and functionality, characteristic of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Mid-Century Modern Heavy Purple Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
in perfect conditions. This Ashtray by Seguso is a timeless example of the intersection of art and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Carved Side Table with Carvings Made from Solid Walnut
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
living rooms, outdoor patios, or as a statement piece in any setting, this table is both functional and a
Category
20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Carved Reclaimed Side Table Stump Table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
living rooms, outdoor patios, or as a statement piece in any setting, this table is both functional and a
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Boho Grasscloth Game Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
authentic, aged patina to the unique texture. Introduce this singular piece of functional textile art into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
1970s Modernist Blue and Purple Murano Glass Bowl by Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Seguso. The bowl embodies the fusion of art and functionality, serving as both a practical object and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Exotic Wood Nautical Style "Ceylan" Coffee Table by Starbay
Located in San Diego, CA
work of art and incredibly functional, this table consists of two reversible butler trays with compass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Stacked Glass Lamps With Built in Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This versatile piece bridges the gap between functional lighting and sculptural art, making it a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Stilnovo sculptural wall lamp made in Italy 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
its artistic form and functional purpose. The lamp’s structure is gracefully bent, transforming into a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Modernist Ice Lucite and Silver plated Italian Tray by Ulderico Cavinato
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
timeless design principles to create a visually stunning and functional work of art, it exemplifies the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
French 19th Century Painted Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. This would be great over a mantel or a console table as a functional work of art. Make sure to view the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood, Paint
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
room, this bombe chest is a functional work of art ready to elevate your home.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Metal
Extremely Rare Bentwood /cane Stools #18.5 by Michael Thonet, , Vienna 1920s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
functional works of art. This set, produced probably beetwen the 1960s - 1970s, reflects the company's
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Stools
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Tomato Plates - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pieces bridge the gap between fine art pottery and functional dinnerware, offering a unique blend of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Monkey Light Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-dimensional piece of functional wall art that adds exceptional character and depth to any high-end interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
1990s Hand Carved Marble Antique Fireplace of Light-Toned
Located in Marbella, ES
, this fireplace brings warmth, luxury, and harmony to any setting. An authentic piece that fuses art and
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
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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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