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Brutalist Ethnic Sweet Bowl Handmade in Spain Aluminium Brass
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of wall candle sconces by Tue Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Balen, BE
is ready to be wall-mounted with a L-screw. These unique works of functional art bring a bold
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Metal
Grandine
Three-Light Floor Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
. This striking piece of functional art will be a perfect addition to a contemporary decor, or a unique
Category
2010s Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,301 / item
Architectural Unfilled Travertine and Glass Coffee Table
By Giovanni Offredi, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
centerpiece in any living space or gallery. Functional art.
The table is comprised of 2 angular
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Set of Sculptural Candelabras G034
G033 brass and aluminium by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
, making each candelabra a one-of-a-kind work of functional art.
These pieces not only serve as elegant
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Candelabras
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Boho Lucite Giant Clothes Pin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Ideal for lovers of retro acrylic decor, 1980s pop aesthetics, or collectors seeking functional art
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair Art Deco Style Blue Glass Disc Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
; they are exquisite pieces of functional art that bring a touch of vintage elegance to your living space
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of WWI Military Trench Art Memento Lamps with Bouillotte Style Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
history and functional art, ready to adorn your home with their unique charm and character.
Measurements
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron
$1,996 Sale Price / set
47% Off
French Hand Stitched Leather
Brass Coat and Hat Rack by Jacques Adnet, 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
piece functions both as a piece of functional art furniture and a work of spellbinding geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
James de Wulf Poseidon
s Halo Chandelier, Residential
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
functional art.
Category
2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$78,000 / item
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Green Blue Floral Handwoven Rug 3
x 10
5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
piece of functional art that enhances any interior with quiet sophistication.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
James de Wulf Lighting - Poseidon
s Halo Chandelier
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
functional art.
Category
2010s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$120,000 / item
Mid Century modern - Grand Server boomerang bar /table 1960s, NYC Worlds Fair
By A.H. Stock
Located in Buffalo, NY
is a re-paint.. Functional art. Makes a statement. Hand delivery avail to nEW yORK cITY OR ANYwhere
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Stephen Webster Beasts Chef
s Knives With Bronze Handles
Damascus Steel Blades
By Stephen Webster
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
piece of functional art. This rare set not only enhances your kitchen but also serves as a conversation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Knife Boxes
James de Wulf Armadillo Chandelier Lighting
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
functional art.
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$12,950 / item
James de Wulf Concrete Fibonacci Locking Console
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
functional art.
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Console Tables
Materials
Concrete
$7,664 / item
Vintage Boho Lucite Magazine Rack After Dorothy Thirpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with this striking piece of functional art—add it to your collection today!
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite
Wall Mounted Cabinet by Charlotte Perriand for
Les Arcs
, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
to create a remarkable piece of functional art. The top features a striking grey laminate framed by a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
James de Wulf Armadillo Pendant Lighting
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
functional art.
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,750 / item
Contemporary Handmade Round Sculpted White Mirror, textured
decorative detail
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
studio in London, Margit creates individual pieces of functional art and works in limited editions for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Other
Custom Order for Seith, Set of 3qty
Manhattan Pendants
in Brass.
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Vintage Circular Coffee Table Cherry Wood Josef Frank circa 1932 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
example for Wiener Möbel and a piece of functional art.
Josef Frank ( 1885 - 1967 ) Viennese designer and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Mid Century Drift/Teak Root Live Edge Rectangle Glass Top Side Table - Set Of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
. Ideal for enhancing any living space, these tables serve as functional art pieces, perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Driftwood
James de Wulf Vue Concrete Ping Pong Table, Stainless Steel Base - Standard
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Organic Live-Edge Outdoor Bar/Console crafted in Pará, Brazil from salvaged Ipe
Located in San Antonio, TX
, transforming salvaged Brazilian hardwoods into a timeless work of functional art.
Constructed from solid Ipe
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Swiss Bauhaus Pendant Lamp by BAG Turgi - Elegant Design
Functionality
By BAG Turgi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Swiss design pendant lamp from the Bauhaus era, crafted by BAG Turgi features a sleek metal mounting complemented by a smooth, spherical glass shade, creating a harmon...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
De Sede
DS-1025
Moss Green Leather Terrazza Sofa Pair
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and functional art, reflecting De Sede's unparalleled craftsmanship. Condition shows generous wear and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rolf Krüger wall lamps
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Brussels, BE
warm glow of the light, transforms these lamps into functional art pieces. Perfect for creating a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,433 / item
Odyssey Modern Organic Ancient Wood Live Edge Slab Table, Polished Nickel Base
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
Tréology is about connecting people to nature through functional art. Odyssey was created after a
Category
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Nickel
Modern floor lamp One Floor White
By Stephane Lebrun
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
ability to create functional art pieces that enhance everyday life with elegance and practicality.
Light
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$394 Sale Price
34% Off
Modern floor lamp One Floor Gray
By Stephane Lebrun
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
ability to create functional art pieces that enhance everyday life with elegance and practicality.
Light
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$394 Sale Price
34% Off
Mars Attack Ceramic Lamp By Villa Arev
By Villa Arev
Located in Paddington, NSW
functional art pieces. Villa Arev’s creations are both decorative and expressive—meant to spark emotion and
Category
2010s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Glass Flush Mount by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
functional art from one of Germany’s most respected glass manufacturers.
The light requires one E27 (US E26
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Clear Resin Dining Table by Tinella Wood
Located in İnegöl, TR
; it's functional art created by Tinella Team.
Bringing this table into your home means adding a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$7,120 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Authentic Leather Tripod Stool from the 1920s: Timeless Style and Functionality
Located in Hamburg, DE
character and charm.
Versatile and practical, it remains as functional today as it was in its heyday. Its
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Stone
Metal Art Bench by William Stuart for Costantini, Fortezza
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind functional art sculptural bench from volcanic rock and iron by William Stuart by and
Category
2010s Argentine Benches
Materials
Stone, Iron
Early 20th Century Chromed Cast Iron entitled "Turning Panther"
Located in London, GB
. Whether used in statues, intricate sculptures, or functional art pieces, chromed bronze exudes a modern
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Brown and Cream Minimalist "Mottle" Modern Persian Wool Area Rug, 8x10
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
in the production of these fine functional art pieces, Orley Shabahang continues to make its
Category
2010s Persian Minimalist Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Egg Fruit Bowl A054 Abstract Brass Aluminium Silver and Gold Coloured
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
land scape making functional art and sculptures out of recycled materials.
We work with arquitects
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Hand-Knotted Persian Rug, Blue and Cream Organic Wool, 8
x 10
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
functional art utilizes totally organic techniques, executed entirely by hand. The exquisite raw materials
Category
2010s Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,648 Sale Price
20% Off
Coral de Miel , Nature-Inspired Form in Warm Onyx
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
bowl is truly one of a kind—no two are ever exactly alike. Designed as a functional art object or a
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
1990s Barovier Toso Yellow Red Murano Glass Multi Functional Bowl with Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1990s Murano Glass Sculpture Centerpiece by Barovier & Toso – Italian Art Glass Masterpiece. A
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Murrine
Contemporary Wall Lamp
Lighting Options
by Thomas Ballouhey, 2020
By Thomas Ballouhey
Located in Antwerp, BE
various paint.
'Lighting options' is a contemporary functional art object created by Thomas Ballouhey
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood, Plywood
James de Wulf Concrete Mini Round Side Table, Available Now
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
concrete forms to constitute functional art.
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
Pyramid Candelabra II
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
functional art out of recycled materials.
We also manufacture custom designs like signage for Homes, Hotels
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist Candelabras
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$394 / item
400 Million Year Old Petrified Wood Slab Table with Custom Gilded Iron Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
features a 400-million-year-old petrified wood slab masterfully repurposed into functional art. The top
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
One-of-a-kind Missisquoi Side Table (№ 11) by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
stone from the Missisquoi river valley, makes for one of-a-kind collectible pieces of functional art
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Watchman - Original oil painting - David Becker
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Muse, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
SOFA NY (Sculptural Objects Functional Art), Ann
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hera Coffee Table in Sky Blue Marble by Studio Mohs
By Zeynep Saz
Located in Istanbul , Istanbul
composition. Its modular nature allows for adaptable configurations, making it a statement of functional art
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Boho Elephant Brackets - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
— functional art that celebrates both nature and cultural symbolism.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Wall Brackets
Materials
Wood
$1,350 / set
Vintage Boho Original Blown Glass Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cracks. Ideal for mid-century modern, eclectic, or bohemian interiors, it’s a functional art piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Sadelles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional art. These boxes work perfectly on coffee tables, easily accessible to light a candle, or proudly
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Petal Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
its organic textures and artisanal charm. This is not just a vase—it’s functional art.
Measuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Pottery
Organic Collection: Solid Oak Chair With Hand Carved Pal Tree Legs
Motifs
Located in Queens, NY
chair transcends mere furniture to become functional art, making a statement of refined taste and a
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Organic Material
Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Commerce Inn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional art. These boxes work perfectly on coffee tables, easily accessible to light a candle, or proudly
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - The Mark Hotel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional art. These boxes work perfectly on coffee tables, easily accessible to light a candle, or proudly
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional art. These boxes work perfectly on coffee tables, easily accessible to light a candle, or proudly
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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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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