Skip to main content

Functional Sculpture

to
192
1,055
1,046
1,654
1,094
667
293
279
97
89
75
72
59
38
35
33
25
15
11
8
7
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
103
69
64
54
50
Sort By
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features exclusive and unpublished designs that push the boundaries of functional sculpture.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

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

Flotilla Chandelier
Flotilla Chandelier
$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Functional Sculpture", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Functional Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of functional sculpture you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Surrealist version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of functional sculpture may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of functional sculpture to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, black, white and more. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of functional sculpture — no matter the origin — is easy, but Marc Cohen, Joey Watson, Kenjiro Kitade, Airom and Bruce Gray each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in ceramic, glaze and clay, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Functional Sculpture?

A piece of functional sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,475, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $12,112.