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Elissa Lacoste Contemporary Table Lamp Model Agate, Aluminum, Resin and Silicone
By Elissa Lacoste
Located in Barcelona, ES
new body of over 21 functional sculptures for her first solo show unfolds like an expanding never
Category
2010s French Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Hugh Acton Chrome and Rosewood Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in San Diego, CA
, proportion, and restraint—an “architect’s desk” that reads as functional sculpture.
Why it matters
Hugh
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tripod Lounge Chairs by Pavel Novak, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
used the technique to create these rustic looking bodies that can be considered to be functional
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovak Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Strato Italian Travertine Marble Dining Table Contemporary Design Modern Column
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
features exclusive and unpublished designs that push the boundaries of functional sculpture.
Strato marble
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp by Bosi
Cie – Model Ilrin 135, France 1930s
Located in Weesp, NL
crafted, this lamp is not just lighting—it’s functional sculpture, equally at home in a modernist interior
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Moon Marble Shelve Sculptural Campaspero Stone
Oxidized Iron Bookshelf Meddel
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
harmonious, functional sculptures. The carefully proportioned width, neither excessive nor minimal, enhances
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Sandstone, Marble, Limestone, Iron
FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Flotilla ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
The Floe Stool by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
functional sculpture representing the beauty behind detachment, the singularity of brutalism, right there in
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
$71,651 / item
Set of three chairs by Michael Thonet and Art Deco Table
By Michael Thonet
Located in Milano, IT
functional sculptures. The soft, flowing lines of the armrests, worn smooth as if time itself has caressed
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Post Modern Dining Chairs, Powder Coated Tan and Ivory Boucle, 1980
s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Culver City, CA
poetic. The kind of chairs that look like functional sculpture but behave like the comfiest seats at the
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Longing for the Company of Trees Green Fabric Light by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Zealand design duo’s limited edition ‘functional sculptures’ are born of their mixed interests in nature
Category
2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
Longing for the Space Between Stars Purple Fabric Light by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Kong based, New Zealand design duo’s limited edition ‘functional sculptures’ are born of their mixed
Category
2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
Flotilla Chandelier
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Flotilla ceiling fixture; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Flotilla
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$7,800 / item
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Base In Burgundy Lacquer By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sidani Design’s vision: to blur the boundaries between collectible design and functional sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Sibari Floor Lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide, 1990
By Toni Cordero
Located in Weesp, NL
Toni Cordero for Artemide in 1990. This piece is not just a lamp—it’s a functional sculpture, a
Category
1990s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sibari Table Lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide
By Toni Cordero
Located in Weesp, NL
legendary Toni Cordero for Artemide in 1990. This piece is not just a lamp—it’s a functional sculpture, a
Category
1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
One of a Kind Solid Zinc and Petrified Wood Waterfall Sculptural Dining Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The “Decay of Time” functional sculpture series by John Brevard celebrates the natural beauty of
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Zinc
Contemporary White Ceramic Tiles Sideboard / Cabinet by Rem Atelier, Netherland
By Rem Atelier
Located in London, GB
material characteristics within one functional sculpture. Ceramic tiles shape the front surface of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Armcair, Solid Wood, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Organic
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an armchair. Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$11,547 Sale Price
25% Off
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
functional sculpture representing the beauty behind detachment, the singularity of brutalism, right there in
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
$156,330 / item
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
functional sculpture representing the beauty behind detachment, the singularity of brutalism, right there in
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
$156,330 / item
Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight
Occhio
, Italy 1950s.
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti, Gio Ponti
Located in Malmö, SE
, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.
By Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III Style French Wooden Tailor’s Mannequin
Located in Prato, Tuscany
purposes. Likely originating from a Parisian atelier, this piece is a rare example of functional sculpture
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Paper
Manhattan Italian Travertine Marble Shelve Design Contemporary Collectible Spain
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Bookshelf is more than a shelving unit—it is a collectible design piece, a functional sculpture that pays
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
Piero Fornasetti paraventi screen Italy 1954
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
nature, often served as functional sculptures, particularly his round tables adorned with trompe-l'oeil
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
The Drift Credenza by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
of functional sculpture representing the beauty behind detachment, the singularity of brutalism
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
$156,330 / item
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Hand-carved stone and Fire-Treated Wood.
Functional sculpture, side table from the ART BRUT
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,168 / item
Art Brut Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Hand-carved Stone and Fire-Treated Natural Elm Wood Top.
ART BRUT Collection. A functional
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Stone, Slate
$4,168 / item
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Natural Olive Wood on Elm Wood.
Living room table from the ART BRUT collection. A functional
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,080 / item
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Hand-carved stone and Fire-Treated Wood.
Functional sculpture, side table from the ART BRUT
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,168 / item
Art Brut Center Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Natural olive wood and Slate stone.
Living room table from the ART BRUT collection. A functional
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Stone, Slate
$5,080 / item
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Ceramic Gold
Caramelle
Jar, Italy 1960s.
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti
Located in Malmö, SE
, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Dinner Plates
Posateria
, Italy 1950s
By Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
decorative arts: they are odd yet pack a serious punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Ceramic
Tissues
Jar, Italy 1960s.
By Gio Ponti, Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
serious punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Ceramic
Spezie
Jar, Italy 1960s
By Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
decorative arts: they are odd yet pack a serious punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Ceramic
Spezie
Jar, Italy 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Ceramic
Spezie
Jar, Italy 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti, Gio Ponti
Located in Malmö, SE
punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Ceramic Jars
Serie Spighe
, Italy 1960s
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti
Located in Malmö, SE
decorative arts: they are odd yet pack a serious punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Ceramic Jars
Serie Spighe
, Italy 1960s
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti
Located in Malmö, SE
punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Ceramic Jars
Serie Spighe
, Italy 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Ceramic Vase / Jar
Serie Spighe
. Italy, 1960s.
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti
Located in Malmö, SE
punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Stainless Steel Mirror, Onyx Black Square by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
object and its character. These functional sculptures are born from simple ww-dimensional sketches out of
Category
2010s English Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Stainless Steel Mirror, Silver Square by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
object and its character. These functional sculptures are born from simple ww-dimensional sketches out of
Category
2010s English Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Stainless Steel Mirror, Silver Semicircle by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
object and its character. These functional sculptures are born from simple ww-dimensional sketches out of
Category
2010s English Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Stainless Steel Mirror, Champagne Semicircle by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
object and its character. These functional sculptures are born from simple ww-dimensional sketches out of
Category
2010s English Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Stainless Steel Mirror, Long by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
object and its character. These functional sculptures are born from simple ww-dimensional sketches out of
Category
2010s English Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
BOX Italian Travertine Marble Dining Table Architectural Design by Joaquín Moll
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
. The table is made to measure and designed as a functional sculpture, where structure, proportion, and
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble, Metal, Iron
Paul Evans Brutalist Bronze Stalagmite Coffee / Cocktail Table, Signed
Dated
By Paul Evans
Located in Plainview, NY
status as functional sculpture.
\Today, Evans' work is highly coveted by collectors and institutions
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Ceramic Tiles Sideboard /Cabinet by Rem Atelier, Netherland
By Rem Atelier
Located in London, GB
different material characteristics within one functional sculpture. Ceramic tiles shape the front surface of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Monumental Artisan-Crafted Mixed Wood Round Coffee Table
Located in Manzano, IT
piece is functional sculpture, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans.
The expansive 150 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Wood
Early Rare Piero Fornasetti
Corona di fiori
Convex Optical Mirror, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
decorative arts: they are odd yet pack a serious punch. They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer
Solace 29: Solid Wood Artisan Coffee Table with Unique Textured Finish
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$11,273 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Joel Escalona
s Round Solace 50: Solid Walnut Elegance and Quality
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$11,273 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Circular Table Top Solace 48: Solid Walnut, Organic Shape
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art
Utility
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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