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Skull of Emotion
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
SOFA show (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) in Chicago, Miami and New York. Living and working in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Glaze
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, United States, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kagan’s vision of furniture as functional art.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Shelf, Tall Side Table, Bronze
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
an investment grade piece of functional art. Work by the father son design duo has been steadily
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
US Wall Light
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
intimacy.
Handcrafted in Egypt, The Us embodies R’Kan’s vision of functional art — where sculpture becomes
Category
2010s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,340
Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
play of light and shadow, adding depth and sophistication to any interior. A fine example of functional
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Alpi Black Table Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
illuminate and adorn an entryway or a living room, as a piece of abstract functional art. The exact
Category
2010s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
$2,938 / item
Kilim Cushion Cover Brown Khaki Tribal Zigzag Wool Pillow Contemporary Geometric
Located in Wembley, GB
Style: Complements boho chic, Scandinavian, mid-century, rustic, and folk-art interiors.
Functional Art
Category
2010s Turkish Art Deco Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber, Yarn, Cotton, Wool
$97 Sale Price
44% Off
Kilim Cushion Cover, Wine Red Tribal Zigzag Wool Pillow Contemporary Geometric
Located in Wembley, GB
Style: Complements boho chic, Scandinavian, mid-century, rustic, and folk-art interiors.
Functional Art
Category
2010s Turkish Art Deco Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber, Yarn, Cotton, Wool
$97 Sale Price
44% Off
James de Wulf Concrete Round Side Table, Standard Colors
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
James de Wulf Concrete Round Side Table, Premium Colors
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
James de Wulf Concrete Harvest Dining Table, 72"
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
$12,208 / item
Large Vintage Aztecs vs Conquistadors Stone, Resin, and Wood Chess Set
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large vintage Aztec vs. Conquistadors chess set. A true piece of functional art. Each piece is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Games
Materials
Resin, Wood
1900s French Roller Organ Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
of functional art. The cylindrical wooden base—originally part of a roller organ mechanism—is
Category
Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1900s French Roller Organ Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
of functional art. The cylindrical wooden base—originally part of a roller organ mechanism—is
Category
Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1900s French Roller Organ Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
of functional art. The cylindrical wooden base—originally part of a roller organ mechanism—is
Category
Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Piero Fornasetti Trompe l
oeil Floral Umbrella Stand
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stamford, CT
colorful Dahlias. Excellent piece of functional art to hold your umbrellas or use for other creative
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Concrete
$10,644 / item
Original ArtDeco Table Lamp, Chrome, Functional Electrification, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original ArtDeco Table Lamp. Fully Functional Electrification.
Material: Chrome-plated Steel
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
James de Wulf Concrete Harvest Dining Table, 48"
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
$6,936 / item
James de Wulf Concrete Harvest Dining Table, 82"
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
$17,728 / item
James de Wulf Orb Chandelier Lighting
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$5,400 / item
James de Wulf Concrete Harvest Dining Table, 60"
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
$9,308 / item
Dragnet Swing Lounges in Black
Grey by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Minneapolis, MN
designer extraordinaire from Cebu, Philippines. Two available.
The artist creates pieces of functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
James de Wulf Heirloom Patio Dining Chair, Stainless Steel and Ipe Ironwood
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elegant Swedish Grace Bronze Card Box - 1930
s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
example of functional art.
The box features a beautiful bronze exterior, with subtle detailing that adds
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chairs by Custom Craft 1950s in Black Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
stand as collectible works of functional art, equally suited to a gallery setting or a discerning
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Reclaimed Oak Wood, Brutalist Bench, Natural, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
natural beauty, making it a striking focal point in any room. Perfect for those who appreciate functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
$669 Sale Price
30% Off
Sculptural Chairs by Max Papiri for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Max Papiri
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black lacquered chairs with deep red-edged detailing by Max Papiri - functional art and collectible
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,280 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Retro vintage unusual 2x Blue Metal Framed
Spider
Arm Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Depth: 50 cm
Width: 64 cm
A rare and distinctive set, ideal for anyone seeking functional art and mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$366 Sale Price / set
70% Off
Set Tapio Wirkkala Glass Footed Bowl and Glass Vase, Inari Kantarelli, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Rijssen, NL
various mediums and his ability to translate natural forms into functional art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Teak “Frisco” Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
functional art: beautiful, rich teak wood grain, and a uniquely contoured tabletop defined by its signature
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Untitled Portrait of a Female with Long Auburn Hair and a Silk Robe Oil on Panel
By Caleb O
Connor
Located in Chicago, IL
Fair,” Ann Nathan Gallery, West Palm Beach, FL
2007 “SOFA (Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art)” Park
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Elephant Candlestick in Bronze Verdigris
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Unique and handmade functional art in cast bronze. Handcrafted two-arm candelabra in cast bronze
Category
2010s South African Rustic Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Copper State River Table
By Michael Madley
Located in Frankfurt, KY
A bird's eye view of a desert river, reimagined as functional art. Spalted maple from the Atlantic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel, Copper
$22,460
Handcrafted brass, oak and plexiglas floor lamp, Netherlands 1970s
By Memphis Milano, Atelier Marolles
Located in ECHT, NL
piece of functional art made in the Netherlands in the 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fossil Portable Table Lamp by Studio Namit Khanna
By Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
) strikes.
Equal parts artifact and functional art, the Fossil Portable Table Lamp is a minimal designer
Category
2010s Indian Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,700 / item
"Rebirth" Original oil painting on maple burl with custom base
Located in Denver, CO
functional art project, showcasing her adaptability and commitment to continual artistic growth.
About Oda
Category
2010s Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Rock Crystal Facetted Vide Poche
Located in New York, NY
beauty and sophistication of rock crystal in a functional art piece. Expertly carved and polished to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of silver plated Art Nouveau table lamps by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in BARCELONA, ES
not just lighting fixtures, but exquisite pieces of functional art that encapsulate the essence of the
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$4,302 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tubular Steel Functional Desk in Birch, Heteka Finland 1930s
By Heteka, Pauli Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of the functionalist period and tubular steel furniture. This writing desk is made by Heteka Finland and is most probably by the renowned Finnish Architect Pauli ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Sculptural Gaetano Brass Floor Lamp by Luciano Frigerio, Italy 1960
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Conversano, IT
craftsman known for his visionary approach to functional art.
Rather than following minimalist trends
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Two Tone Bar in Teak, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This bar is the epitome of functional art and the perfect example of what two-tones can do in a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
20th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
artisanal appeal, evoking a primitive, almost folkloric quality. Ideal as a statement accent or functional
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Earthy Seed Lamp 01 Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with
Category
2010s South African Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Earthy Seed Lamp 02 Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with
Category
2010s South African Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Alison Berger Glassworks Carpenter Bench For Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
constraints to shape the piece. Each fixture is a unique piece of functional art. The material qualities of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Israeli Bronze Sculpture Lovers Embrace Abstract Modernist Ein Hod Israel
By Gedalia Ben Zvi
Located in Surfside, FL
from early childhood on, I studied functional art at a school in Bratislava, as long as this was still
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1920s Art Déco Bronze Rabbit Bell Ring by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
. This functional art piece cleverly conceals a bell mechanism within the base, activated by a button
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Solid Wood and Leather Tol Lounge Chair
Located in San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
functional art.
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,195 / item
Mud Series C
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
Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Mud Series B
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
Terracotta
Bronze sculptural table lamp on marble. One of a kind
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
functional art piece of three figures centred around the subtle interaction between people and how they
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,982 Sale Price
20% Off
Palm Wall Lamp in Gold Finish with organic Modern Design
Located in Porto, PT
functional art. Handcrafted from aluminum with a polished finish, this exquisite lamp reflects the organic
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Brutalist Brass Decorative Serving Pieces - Ladle, Spoon, and Fork
Located in Brooklyn, NY
purposes, evidenced by the corresponding spiral-form wall brackets, and as masterpieces of functional art
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Brutalist Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Handmade Henry Sideboard in Walnut with Travertine Ribbed Legs by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
of materials and textures makes this sideboard a functional art piece, perfect for storing your
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Contemporary Earthy Loop table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with
Category
2010s South African Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Hermes Inspired Herman Stool
By Ashley Yeates
Located in Carmel, CA
versatile functional art piece.
COM (Customer's own material)
Category
2010s American Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,400 / item
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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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