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Antique Indian Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp 19th Century South India
Located in Forney, TX
wonderful example of functional art or an interesting objet d'art, whether used once again to burn oil for
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic hanging sculpture:
Hang III
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
showing at the highly selective SOFA show (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) in Chicago, Miami and New
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Ceramic Sculpture of elephant:
Samantabhadra
(Sanskirt for Universal Worthy)
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Functional Art) in Chicago, Miami and New York. Living and working in New York City, he participates in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Ceramic DUNE 01 Mirror Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s South African Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Ceramic Standing Sculpture:
Candy
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
showing at the highly selective SOFA show (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) in Chicago, Miami and New
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
Ceramic Figure:
Raise
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
showing at the highly selective SOFA show (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) in Chicago, Miami and New
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Porcelain
Camp Lamp
By Alexa Gendingh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Camp Lamp is a unique piece that fuses avant-garde design and functional art, inspired by both the
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, Cork
$380
Pair of Walnut Slab Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rietveld and Frank Lloyd Wright. A fine example of functional art blends seamlessly in a wide variety of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,800 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of Travertine Bowls by Guillaume Lopez, Made in Belgium
Located in Amsterdam, NL
balance of materiality and form, making them a striking centerpiece or functional art object for any
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Table Lamps by Martz Marshall Studios
By Gordon
Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Lafayette, IN
paper tags! Two wonderful examples of handmade, functional art from one of the mid-20th centuries most
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
$1,875 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Art Deco Chrome Cocktail Ball and Olympia Saucer by Russel Wright for Chase
By Chase and Co., Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite example of Art Deco design, this chrome cocktail ball and Olympia saucer set was
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Qing Dynasty Period Porcelain Tong
zi Pillows Depicting Kneeling Boys
Located in Yonkers, NY
unique porcelain pillows could serve as captivating accent pieces, bridging the gap between functional
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Boho Art Glass Floor Lamp After Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional art, perfect for adding a dramatic pop of color and sophisticated flair to a living room, bedroom
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Sculptural Svenskt Tenn Pair of Pewter Candleholders with Archer Motif
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Bochum, NRW
.
Statement pieces in a curated interior, or as functional art in a refined table scape.
Perfect for
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
The Storm (2), Original Contemporary Abstract Minimalist Paint Pour on Canvas
Located in Boston, MA
from functional art to fine art with a current exploration in Resin Art and Art Pours. Taking from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Storm (1), Original Contemporary Abstract Minimalist Paint Pour on Canvas
Located in Boston, MA
from functional art to fine art with a current exploration in Resin Art and Art Pours. Taking from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Art Nouveau Red, Gray, and Cream Wool Persian Rug, 6
x 9
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
work of functional art is the craftsmanship behind its construction.
Orley Shabahang works house to
Category
2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gaetano Pesce Nobody
s Royal Chairs with Nobody
s Pouf Ottoman
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Naples, FL
original chair cushions. An extraordinary opportunity. Semi functional art. Heavy use not recommended.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Contemporary Earthy Tide Candelabra 05 handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Tide Candelabra 04 (Bronze) handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Earthy Tide Candelabra 02 (Bronze) handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Earthy Tide Candelabra 03 handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Tide Candelabra 02 handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Tide Candelabra 03 (Bronze) handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Earthy Tide Candelabra 01 handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Tide Candelabra 04 handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using
Category
2010s Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Stylized Brass Palm Leaf Floor Lamp
Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
functional art.
2 Standard size light bulbs with pull chain off/on sockets.
Shade shown not original nor
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arched Mono Side or Accent Chair in White Oak by Objects
Ideas
By Objects
Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional art piece, one single flowing line twists and turns to form the fluid outline of the Mono chair
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Black Arched Mono Side or Dining Chair in Ebonized Ash by Objects
Ideas
By Objects
Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional art piece, one single flowing line twists and turns to form the fluid outline of the Mono chair
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of Two
2
Art Deco Spider Leg Side Tables After Osvaldo Borsani, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Deland, FL
, is the epitome of 'functional art'. Audaciously shaped with crescent moon tops these end tables are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Abstract in Chestnut and Blue
, Florence, Accademia delle Arti, Oil Triptych
By Gregory Deane
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
to be recognized as functional art, contemporary design created the setting for large format
Category
1930s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hang #1
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
2005, and later showing at the highly selective SOFA show (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Danish Rosewood Bar Cart Trolley by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen, Denmark, 1964
By Niels Erik
Glasdam Jensen
Located in London, GB
it a standout.
A piece of functional art furniture designed by Niels Erik and Glasdam Jensen for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
$1,494 Sale Price
56% Off
Wringing
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
2005, and later showing at the highly selective SOFA show (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze
Cape Cod Oversized Bat, 2000s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and well built. Serves as a great piece of functional art. Perfect for the baseball fan in your life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
James de Wulf Industrial Console Table, Concrete and Brushed Stainless Steel
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Antique Copper Trumpet by A. Khüttl, Graslitz (Czechoslovakia), ca. 1910
Located in Northampton, MA
recognition, elevating this trumpet beyond a musical instrument into the realm of functional art and
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper
Maple and Ebonized Mahogany Perico Dining Chair with Danish Chord
By Taidgh O
Neill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-shaped, blackened mahogany back support elevate this chair to functional art. Available in sets, and
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Mahogany, Maple
Monumental Pair of French Art Nouveau Figural Lamps, Circa 1900
By Charles Theodore Perron
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
including the lamp hardware and finial. They present beautifully as functional Art Nouveau sculptures—ideal
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble Italian Inkwell and Signature Pad
Located in Aci Castello, IT
is a luxurious and exquisite piece of functional art that embodies the elegance and sophistication of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Marble
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Side Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
Contemporary classic side table, inspired by the luxury of Art Deco styling. Made of solid concrete
Category
2010s American Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
$3,112 / item
French Inkwell and Match Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
figures, is a stunning piece of functional art. Perfect for collectors or anyone looking to elevate their
Category
Antique 1880s French Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Art Deco Dining Table in Macassar Ebony and Amboyna
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
supported by four intricately designed feet that contribute to its sturdy build. This functional art piece
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Macassar, Amboyna
Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Lockable drawers. Great piece of functional art. Great vintage condition. Excellent scale. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Woven Willow Basket with Handle Large
Located in West Palm Beach, US
any home or collection. Ideal for those who appreciate functional art with cultural significance.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
James de Wulf Periodic Coffee Table, Concrete and Steel
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Art Deco Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker, Chrome-Plated Metal, Central Europe
Located in Barcelona, ES
. A striking collector’s piece that combines design, craftsmanship, and functionality.
Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
$1,034 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase. A man
s head (white) Porcelain, h 22.5 cm
By Ilona Romule
Located in Riga, LV
versatile decorative piece for any space.
As a functional art piece, the vase serves as both a decorative
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,147 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase. A man
s head (black) Porcelain, h 24 cm
By Ilona Romule
Located in Riga, LV
lighter or colorful backgrounds, making it a focal point of the room.
As a functional art piece, the vase
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,147 Sale Price
20% Off
Books and Tea (Being and Time)
By Benjamin Duke
Located in Chicago, IL
Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
SOFA (Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art), 7th Regiment Armory, Ann Nathan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Studio Made Golf Club Floor Lamp Pop Art Sculpture
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
functional lighting with bold sculptural art.
Actual golf clubs—identifiable by their brand and sizing—have
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$1,326 Sale Price
30% Off
James de Wulf Triton Pendant Lighting
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,200 / item
James De Wulf Cue Rack, Floor Standing Concrete Billiards Cue Rack
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Games
Materials
Concrete
JAVIER CALLEJA - Pop Top
Planter Pot Limited edition Modern Anime Design
By Javier Calleja
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collectors and fans, establishing itself as a functional art piece with high aesthetic and collectible value
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Teal Expressions One, Original Contemporary Abstract Paint Pour on Wood Panel
Located in Boston, MA
Angeles, she is transitioning from functional art to fine art with a current exploration in Resin Art and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Resin, Latex, Wood
Kilim Cushion Cover, Multicolor Tribal Zigzag Wool Pillow Contemporary Geometric
Located in Wembley, GB
beautifully with modern bohemian, farmhouse rustic, and eclectic décor.
Functional Art: Transforms an
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Yarn, Natural Fiber
$106 Sale Price
35% Off
Summer Vacation (01), Original Contemporary Abstract Blue Green Paint Pour
Located in Boston, MA
functional art to fine art with a current exploration in Resin Art and Art Pours. Taking from the design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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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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