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Vintage Boho Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cork Loveseat
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
; it's a functional sculpture that will command attention as the centerpiece of a chic living room, a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Chair with a back panel fixed to the wall Dilmos Milano - Scomposta
Located in Alcamo, IT
Dilmos Milano – Scomposta Chair
A striking encounter between conceptual design and functional
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Smoked Jade Pulegoso Art Deco Style Uplight Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
.
These hive-form uplight lamps are functional sculptures that act as both luminous design elements and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Orange Slice LoungeChair After Salterini
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional sculpture, perfect as a chic accent in a living room, a statement piece in a sunroom, or as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sculptural Cast Aluminum Cocktail Table – Ansel table
By Ansel Adams
Located in New York City, NY
functional sculpture.
Dimensions and finish options available upon request.
Category
2010s Brutalist Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$11,000 / item
Transcendence Table by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Table Lamp in Mulberry Fibr
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
natural materials and artisanal lighting innovation. As a functional sculpture, it enriches any curated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Organic Material
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Female Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and truly one-of-a-kind piece of functional sculpture, this vintage floor lamp is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Jean Claude Dresse Sculptural Stainless Steel and Brass Coffee Table
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Voorburg, NL
, light, and form — a functional sculpture that anchors any refined interior.
This square, low-profile
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Ruark
, by Sunni Mercer, Box, Photo and Found Object Sculpture, 2021
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
old photographs and found objects, Mercer exhibits a functional sculpture that relates to the common
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century "Surfaced Cabinet Moss" by Rem Atelier, Netherlands
By Rem Atelier
Located in London, GB
characteristics into a functional sculpture. Thirty enamelled ceramic tiles shape the front surface of the cabinet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Enamel
Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dresser with Sculptural Drawer Fronts
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
unmistakable organic pulls—functional sculpture that has become one of the designer’s signatures. Behind the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Multi-Focal Wall Light in Brass and Blush Enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2019
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
functional sculpture!
The Focus family of products consists of pendants, sconces and wall lights, all
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Contemporary Aluminium Rocking Chair MINUS_2 by KUTARQ
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Barcelona, ES
and technically ambitious, it stands as a functional sculpture—an iconic piece of contemporary
Category
2010s Spanish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Futurist Shelf from Italian Craftmanship
Located in Milano, IT
furniture; it is a functional sculpture that adds character to any environment. Every time it is observed
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Futurist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
Luxury Rectangle Black Sculptural Natural Marble Lamp Iceberg by Carlos Aucejo
By Carlos Aucejo
Located in Geneve, CH
is a functional sculpture made with Pietra Grey (Iranian marble). The piece is presented in its
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
Contemporary Aluminium Rocking Chair Bent Minus by KUTARQ
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Barcelona, ES
, and collectible design object. Timeless and technically ambitious, it stands as a functional sculpture
Category
2010s Spanish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
SST013-2 Side Table by Stone Stackers
Located in Geneve, CH
elegantly juxtaposed to the likewise-fashioned top and side marble offcuts. A functional sculpture playing
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,515 / item
SST013-1 Coffee Table by Stone Stackers
Located in Geneve, CH
-fashioned top and side marble offcuts. A functional sculpture playing with geometry, balance, and nature to
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,409 / item
Elsewhere Acrylic Chaise by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
‘functional sculptures’ are born of their mixed interests in nature and science fiction and are being launched
Category
2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
$26,891 / item
Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
, artist, and metalworker whose work occupied a singular position between studio craft, sculpture, and
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Steel
SST016-1 Side Table by Stone Stackers
Located in Geneve, CH
elegantly juxtaposed to the likewise-fashioned top and side marble offcuts. A functional sculpture playing
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,349 / item
SST016-2 Side Table by Stone Stackers
Located in Geneve, CH
juxtaposed to the likewise-fashioned top and side marble offcuts. A functional sculpture playing with
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,349 / item
SST016-3 Side Table by Stone Stackers
Located in Geneve, CH
elegantly juxtaposed to the likewise-fashioned top and side marble offcuts. A functional sculpture playing
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,349 / item
Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Folding Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Cognac Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
A masterclass in restrained elegance and functional form, this PK-91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Located in Oxford, GB
sconces are more than just lighting—they’re functional sculptures, blending artisan tradition with modern
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Brutalist Aurora Sculptural Bed Frame by Luciano Frigerio ULTRABRONZO99 Series
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in Conversano, IT
blocks — true functional sculptures.
The bed features a textured wrought iron arch structure that
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Forged Stainless Steel Console Table by Curtis Norton
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
fabrication technique.
Far more than just furniture, this is a functional sculpture, grounded in
Category
2010s American Console Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary collectible Skate from "Cars Never Die" collection by Alê Jordão
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
functional sculptures. One by one, Alê forges these art-objects in such a way to retain in the piece its
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
"Recycled Artist In Residency" Chair, Lawn Chair-Inspired, Repurposed Materials
By Carl Durkow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
starter functional sculpture.
RAIR's mission is to challenge the perception of waste culture by providing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Cut Steel
Erik Höglund Unique Prototype Stool in Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Odense, DK
collectible example of Höglund’s design philosophy, where furniture borders on functional sculpture. The model
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Contemporary White Chair Concrete Limited Edition Handcrafted by Josep Vila
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Barcelona, ES
monolithic, architectural silhouette makes it a bold functional sculpture in the spirit of brutalist design
Category
2010s Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Concrete
21st Century "Round Surfaced Cabinet Moss" by Rem Atelier, Netherlands
By Rem Atelier
Located in London, GB
material characteristics into a functional sculpture. Thirty enamelled ceramic tiles shape the front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Enamel
Offset Monolithic Side Table Black Textured Basalt Finish By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
dialogue between primary geometries. The result is a piece that reads as both furniture and functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Composition
Les Savoyards Bench by Mélissa Mariller
Located in Geneve, CH
captivating intersection of design and art, giving rise to a captivating world of functional sculptures and
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
$984 / item
Les Savoyards Table by Mélissa Mariller
Located in Geneve, CH
captivating intersection of design and art, giving rise to a captivating world of functional sculptures and
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$593 / item
Les Savoyards Bench by Mélissa Mariller
Located in Geneve, CH
captivating intersection of design and art, giving rise to a captivating world of functional sculptures and
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
$2,741 / item
1960s Mexican Alpaca Silver
Abalone Water Pitcher Set After Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silver. More than tableware, the ensemble reads as functional sculpture, reflecting the era’s fascination
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Artist Coat Hanger Up-cycled Wooden Unique by Curro Claret
By Curro Claret
Located in Barcelona, ES
and activism. His work has been widely exhibited, published, and awarded, making this functional
Category
2010s Spanish Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
$1,025 Sale Price
20% Off
Brutalist Sculptural Oak Table Made to Order 90 cm
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
to order by Sergio Vulpe in his artisan studio, each table is a unique interpretation of functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,153 / item
Live Edge Walnut River Dining Table with Custom Cosmic Blue Epoxy Resin
Located in İnegöl, TR
but a functional sculpture, handcrafted to be the undeniable centerpiece of a sophisticated home or
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
$4,720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Specimen Coffee Table by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
.
The Hong Kong based, New Zealand design duo’s limited edition ‘functional sculptures’ are born of
Category
2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
$20,755 / item
Contemporary Bench "Oniric" by Eduard Locota
By Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
whimsical creatures emerging from dream and imagination.
BUILD PROCESS
A captivating functional sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Benches
Materials
Resin
$11,561 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary Bronze and Porcelain Sconces by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in London, GB
of functional sculptures and accessories and has also been working on several bespoke projects
In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Lucienne Floor Lamp
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Lucienne Floor Lamp; is a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the fabric designs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,520
Sculptural Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Ashwood with Soft Beige Teddy Upholstery
Located in Almelo, NL
refined lines, tapered legs, and an open-back silhouette that reads like functional sculpture.
Each chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Brutalist Patinated Pine Bench by Mobichalet, Belgium, 1950s
By Mobichalet
Located in Almelo, NL
This Mobichalet bench offers a timeless, functional sculpture—perfect for collectors and design purists
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Brutalist Benches
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Carved White Marble Allegorical Garden Fountain with Putti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
become available for private acquisition.
The rock stand pedestal supporting the marble sculpture and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fountains
Materials
Marble
$29,850 Sale Price
60% Off
"The RAIR Chair", Yellow Accent Chair from Recycled Artist In Residency (RAIR)
By Carl Durkow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
starter functional sculpture. It is perfect for adding color and uniqueness to your living room or to your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Cut Steel
Carole Stupell Table Lamp
By Carole Stupell
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
natural materials as luxury, and this piece exemplifies that spirit perfectly.
A functional sculpture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Limestone, Brass
Pair of Sculptural Brutalist Oak Lounge Chairs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
representation of functional sculpture—bold, geometric, and deeply expressive in their form.
Crafted from solid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mw04 "J
adore" Limited Edition Lounge Chair With Leah Kirsch
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
tempered glass, polished stainless steel, and high-end upholstery. A true functional sculpture, this iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Mw04 "J
adore" Limited Edition Lounge Chair With Leah Kirsch
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
tempered glass, polished stainless steel, and high-end upholstery. A true functional sculpture, this iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Mw04 "J
adore" Limited Edition Lounge Chair With Leah Kirsch
By MW Exclusive
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
tempered glass, polished stainless steel, and high-end upholstery. A true functional sculpture, this iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Offset Sculptural Coffee Table With Raised Cube In Black Basalt By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
and functional sculpture.
Crafted in a deeply textured, bush-hammered black basalt finish, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Garden Bench, Rustic Blackened Wood, Raw Organic Form Indoor, Outdoor, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
that feels both like a primitive artifact and a piece of modern functional sculpture, exuding a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sculptural Side Table, Rustic, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This commanding side table is a one-of-a-kind functional sculpture, hand-carved from a single solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Handcrafted Three-Legged Side Table in Solid Ash
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional joinery techniques without nails or screws. Perfect as a side table, accent piece, or functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Reclaimed Wood
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