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1_Galant_04_Off-white — Contemporary lacquered steel wall valet by Josep Abril
By Josep Abril
Located in Barcelona, ES
jacket, trousers, scarf or belt—functional art for entryways, bedrooms and dressing rooms, as well as
Category
2010s Spanish Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
1_Galant_03_grey — Contemporary lacquered steel wall valet by Josep Abril
By Josep Abril
Located in Barcelona, ES
jacket, trousers, scarf or belt—functional art for entryways, bedrooms and dressing rooms, as well as
Category
2010s Spanish Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp with Caramel Effect, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
. More than just a light source, it is a functional art piece that reflects Italian craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Metropolis Lamp by Decio Studio Made at alfa.brussels for Everyday Gallery
By Studio Decio
Located in Antwerp, BE
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The piece belongs to categories: collectible design, functional art
art furniture.
Decio (IT
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Clay
Concrete Saucer Planter with Monumental Ponytail Palm Tree, 2000s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
special fiberglass and concrete material. Heavy and sturdy piece of functional art that will last a
Category
2010s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Concrete Saucer Planter with Massive Ponytail Palm Tree, 2000s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
special fiberglass and concrete material. Heavy and sturdy piece of functional art that will last a
Category
2010s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
"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
Marble Floor Lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Brussels, BE
the timeless elegance of copper and marble to create a truly fascinating piece of functional art. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Copper
Vintage Boho Kosta Boda Tall Ombre Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of functional art to your decor before it's gone.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
California Craft Sculptural Wood Vase
By Uli Kirchler, Doug Ayers
Located in San Diego, CA
unique piece with purpose as a functional art piece that maintain elements of the material, exuding grace
Category
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Vases
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
aesthetics, he celebrated natural wood imperfections, creating timeless, functional art. His pieces emphasise
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
1960s Italian Teal Glass Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
drinkware—it's a conversation starter and a timeless piece of functional art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
$276 Sale Price
30% Off
Alpi Table Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
it a perfect surface to display this piece of functional art. The sphere is made of mouth-blown
Category
2010s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
$2,674 / item
Contemporary Shelve Unit by Johan Viladrich, Collectible Design, 2020, Rotterdam
By Johan Viladrich
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectible design; Contemporary; Johan Viladrich; Functional Art; Polyethylene; Sabine Marcelis
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Pair of ‘Tulip’ Swivel Lounge Chairs by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia / Maxalto
By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
classics, or anyone looking to elevate their interior with functional art.
Dxhxl: 77x67x80 CM
Seat height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Massimo
Lella Vignelli, Floor Lamp in Copper
Marble, Wagneriana, Italy, 1986
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Odense, DK
fascinating piece of functional art. The Wagneriana floor lamp is a true embodiment of the Vignellis' design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Copper
Set of 2 Teleflora Blown Art Glass Serving Bowls, USA, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
for bold, functional art.
Teleflora, an American company established in the mid-20th century and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
White and Blue Abstract Area Rug - Sumi Blue
By Larry Roberts Chicago LLC
Located in Chicago, IL
and custom options ensure lasting value and uniqueness. Invest in functional art that holds both
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Radio Pictures. By Sam Rush steel and brass lamp honouring a 1920
s movies
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
. These should be considered as functional art.
One advantage of ordering is the ability to have a small
Category
2010s English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
James Bearden Jewely Box "Dwelling" Series
By James Bearden
Located in Hudson, NY
art by a known American artist, you are buying a piece of functional art. You are buying something
Category
2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
James de Wulf Concrete Mini Round Side Table, Standard Colors
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
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
James de Wulf Concrete Mini Round Side Table, Premium Colors
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
1973 "Three Crates" Ceramic Sculpture by William A. Hoffman
By William Hoffman
Located in Chicago, IL
table base, creating a work of functional art.
William Hoffman (1920-2011) was a respected artist
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,600 Sale Price / set
62% Off
Set of 3 Sommerso Murano Glass Bowls by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1950s
By Dan Flavin 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
, perfect as decorative accents or functional art glass. Retains original Murano glass labels.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sommerso
Mirror, Multicolor, High Gloss, by Alexey Krupinin
By Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
visually stunning mirror that serves as both functional art and a striking focal point.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic, Foam
Vintage Regency Metal Pagoda Wine Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
consistent with age, this is a functional art piece that brings sophistication to any space.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Metal
B&B / B&C Italia Up3 Up 2000 Series Arm Chair in Black by Gaetano Pesce
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Basel, BS
of functional art and social commentary.
Fast shipping via airmail, we will have it out to you
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Dancing Plague - Colorful and Joyous Painting of a Dancing Crowd - Ben Duke
By Benjamin Duke
Located in Chicago, IL
Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
SOFA (Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art), 7th Regiment Armory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Willy Guhl Terra Cotta Painted Diabolo Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
timeless example of functional art. Crafted from durable fiber cement, the planter features Guhl’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Black Painted Diabolo Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
timeless example of functional art. Crafted from durable fiber cement, the planter features Guhl’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
James de Wulf Custom 9
Shuffleboard Table
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 Game Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
$19,950 / item
James de Wulf Concrete Locking Bench 48
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Benches
Materials
Concrete
$5,252 / item
James de Wulf Concrete Locking Bench 60
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Benches
Materials
Concrete
$5,580 / item
James de Wulf Vue Concrete Ping Pong Table, Powder Coated Steel Base - Standard
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Pair of Dutch Art Nouveau–Art Deco Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamps, 1910–1917
By Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
-century Dutch vases into elegant functional art. The tall flared ceramic bases are richly glazed in teal
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rug Handmade Psychedelic Eye Abstract Boho Art Carpet 220×190 cm
Located in Vilnius, LT
sustainable piece of functional art that tells a story of transformation and creativity.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Category
2010s Ukrainian Folk Art Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$3,820 Sale Price
20% Off
A High Quality 1930s Art Deco Copper and Glass Rectangular Italian Serving Tray
By MB Italy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
tray is a stunning example of functional art, perfect for adding a touch of vintage luxury to your
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Copper
Organic Live-Edge Cross-Cut Slab Coffee Table Crafted from Salvaged Ipé trees.
Located in San Antonio, TX
of its sculptural form, making it both furniture and functional art. Perfect as a commanding
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Live-Edge Organic Cross-Cut Slab Table crafted in Brazil from salvaged Ipé trees
Located in San Antonio, TX
of its sculptural form, making it both furniture and functional art. Perfect as a commanding
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood, Walnut
Vintage Postmodern Metal Geometric Sculpture Table Base – Signed 1985
By Mario Botta, Cini Boeri, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Roche Bobois
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage postmodern geometric sculpture is a rare functional art piece, signed "JMM 2/2 1985
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pendant in Brass and Art-Glass with White Streaks, Cz 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
pendants are exactly alike. This individuality makes each piece a true one-of-a-kind work of functional art
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Etched Brass, Black Cast Resin Frog Side Table Sculpture, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
for a naturalistic finish. Bridging collectible design and functional art, this piece blends
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Italian Sterling Silver Overlay Venetian Scene Green Glass Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
, making this vase both a decorative centerpiece and a functional art object.
Such vases are highly sought
Category
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Brass and Hardwood Floor Lamp, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
from which this brass and wood floor lamp emerged. This exquisite piece of functional art epitomises
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Zum Schwarzen Ferkel - (The Black Piglet) Vibrant Scene of a Group in a Bar
By Benjamin Duke
Located in Chicago, IL
, IL
SOFA (Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art), 7th Regiment Armory, Ann Nathan Gallery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red and Gold Orley Shabahang Modern Persian Carpet, Wool, 5
x 7
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
patterns that exude energy and intensity. Each swirl and line in this piece of functional art has been
Category
2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Unique Table Lighter in Box 1990s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
functional art. Premiered in the 1990s, this Gold Plated marvel exhibits a distinct character. Though the
Category
1990s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Decorative Tribal Wool Contemporary Pillow Cover
Located in Wembley, GB
Style: Complements boho chic, Scandinavian, mid-century, rustic, and folk-art interiors.
Functional Art
Category
2010s Turkish Hollywood Regency Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber, Yarn, Cotton, Wool
$97 Sale Price
44% Off
Kilim Cushion Cover Decorative Zig Zag Tribal 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 Hollywood Regency Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Yarn, Natural Fiber
$97 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Red Kilim Cushion Cover Decorative Tribal 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 Hollywood Regency Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber, Yarn, Cotton, Wool
$97 Sale Price
44% Off
Modern Cushion Cover Burgundy 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 Hollywood Regency Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber, Yarn, Cotton, Wool
$97 Sale Price
44% Off
Vik Muniz Button Side Table – FSC Tauari Wood, Sculptural Design by +55design
By Vik Muniz
Located in Jardim America, SP
functional art by dramatically enlarging the familiar form into a striking design piece. Available in two
Category
2010s Brazilian Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Rug Handmade Psychedelic Starry Eye Abstract Boho Art Carpet 220×190 cm
Located in Vilnius, LT
sustainable piece of functional art that tells a story of transformation and creativity.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Category
2010s Ukrainian Folk Art Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$3,820 Sale Price
20% Off
The Twisted Sassafras Wood
Rush Seat Bench, by Studio Artist, David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
helped redefine studio craft furniture as functional art. Ebner opened his studio in Long Island in 1973
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Materials
Rush, Wood
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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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