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Antique, 19th C. Peugeot Frères Brevetés French Coffee Grinder Table Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
This is being sold as a piece of (functional?) decorator table sculpture for a kitchen or
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Silas Seandel Brutalist Bird Sculpture, Signed
By Silas Seandel
Located in Dallas, TX
commissioned creative pieces of functional art, or sculptured furniture.
Seandel has been profiled by a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$2,190 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century Modern Driftwood Floorlamp
Located in Hudson, NY
itself is a mystery. These is no.logical way for this lamp to have been wired, yet it is.
Functional
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Driftwood
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
French Artist Wrought Iron
Nylon Sculpture Sofa or Canape, Ron Arad
By Gerard Coquelin
Located in New York, NY
unique works of functional sculpture and can be used indoors and outdoors. Sofa is shown; a pair of
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2006
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2007
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Handwoven Wicker Motorcycle Sculpture Attributed to Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in Dallas, TX
works.
Designed as a decorative art object rather than functional furniture, this sculpture is a bold
Category
Late 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Spike Sculpture #1 by Henry D
ath
Located in Geneve, CH
many months resulting in lucid, yet ambiguously functional pieces of sculpture.
Each work in this
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$5,100 / item
Large French Artist Wrought Iron, Wire
Nylon Sculpture Lounge Chair, Ron Arad
By Ron Arad
Located in New York, NY
unique works of functional sculpture and can be used indoors and outdoors. Please note: these are Priced
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Mycelium Table Lamp, Alexey Krupinin
By Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
Alexey's functional sculpture and table lamp draws inspiration from the intriguing world of
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Abstract Wood Candle Holder Sculpture France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
the piece.
Candle Holder Functionality: The sculpture is mounted on a stable base that includes a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Kena Table 200cm, Charcoal Black Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Collection represents the interplay between a striking furniture piece and a functional sculpture, to fill
Category
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,628 / item
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Tripod Chair and Foot Rest, German Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
piece of functional sculpture. Stool and foot rest is in great vintage condition and is structurally
Category
Vintage 1970s German Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
Olle Hermansson Sculpture for Husqvarna, Sweden ca 1960s
By Husqvarna, Olle Hermansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
intersection of art and functionality, this sculpture stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit between
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
A vintage artist-made ceramic teapot, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
teal, and with bamboo handle. Functional sculpture: this piece does hold fluid, though it would do as
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Bamboo
Mushroom armchair and ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifact, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Lyon, FR
1960s.
A true functional sculpture, this piece captivates with its enveloping curves and low, generous
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Architectural Ceramic Relief Frieze
Located in Surfside, FL
includes functional wares such as tableware, cookware and non-functional wares such as sculpture. Studio
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA), Chicago, USA 2003 Triennale de l’Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, Troyes, France
2004 Galerie d’Ateliers d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, Troyes, France
2004 Galerie d’Ateliers d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2015
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, Troyes, France
2004 Galerie d’Ateliers d’Art de France, Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Guido Venturini "Lingam" Vase/ Sculpture by Alessi
By Alessi
Located in Highland, IN
pierced at the top with a small hole.
Equal parts sculpture and functional object, Venturini has been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Hand-carved outsider art bench with face, twentieth century
Located in View Park, CA
four legs, the bench is a sturdy functional sculpture that will add eclecticism and personality to any
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Benches
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Granite Bookends, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
functional sculpture, which attracts the eye with the nobility of the material .
They are perfect for both
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Granite
$891 / set
Laquered Metal Brutante D Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Brutantes. Each object is a sculpture functional designed under the mix between forms, daily life and
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Laquered Metal Brutante E Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Brutantes. Each object is a sculpture functional designed under the mix between forms, daily life and
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lacquered Metal Brutante A Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Brutantes. Each object is a sculpture functional designed under the mix between forms, daily life and
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lacquered Metal Brutante B Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Brutantes. Each object is a sculpture functional designed under the mix between forms, daily life and
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Laquered Metal Brutante C Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Brutantes. Each object is a sculpture functional designed under the mix between forms, daily life and
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculpture Form No_002 by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
their best values. Experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture led me
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$653 / item
Antique Cast Iron Sculpture of a Dog, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
, and its head turned to engage the viewer.
Equally decorative and functional, this charming sculpture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sculpture Form No_003 by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
mediums and use their best values. Experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$653 / item
1980s Italian Pop Art Sculpture of a Purse, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
addition to any collection.
A true collector’s piece, this sculpture merges functional design with avant
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Black Ceramic Piece with Rough Surface, 2024 -
Untitled 84
Located in Bruxelles, BE
functional vessels and sculptures inspired by natural forces and formations. She embraces the spontaneity and
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Crafted / Blown Glass
Lucite Decorative Sculpture Of A Standing Polar
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite mid-20th century handcrafted and mouth-blown glass sculpture captures the majestic
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Kena Table 240cm, Black Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Collection represents the interplay between a striking furniture piece and a functional sculpture, to fill
Category
2010s Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$9,096 / item
Flask series (8 pieces)
By José Emilio Fuentes Fonseca (JEFF)
Located in New Orleans, LA
nostalgia.
These stainless steel sculptures are also functional flasks.
Each piece's dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Art Deco Bronze Moulin Rouge/ Flapper Balancing Lighted Balls Sculpture
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The sculpture masterfully merges art and functionality, capturing the whimsy and motion of a walking
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,360 Sale Price
20% Off
19th-Century Lamp Sculpture in Petit Bronze by Victor Heinrich Seifert
By Victor Heinrich Seifert
Located in Miami, US
decorative object but also as a functional lamp, this sculpture exemplifies the fusion of art and utility
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Moooi Elements 001 Ruby Red Table in Solid Wood by Jaime Hayon
By Moooi, Jaime Hayon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elements collection resemble a functional sculpture: as beautiful as the cactus, but extremely versatile in
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Evans Deep Relief Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Highland, IN
A sublime piece of functional sculpture by Paul Evans, this 1968 Deep Relief cabinet features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
will make a great piece of functional sculpture. Good condition to wood. Nice addition to your room
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
Miter Bench
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
refined functional sculptures. After processing, each piece emerges as a faceted polyhedral block. The
Category
2010s American Benches
Materials
Metal
$4,725 / item
Lil
Table
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
refined functional sculptures. After processing, each piece emerges as a faceted polyhedral block. The
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$1,160 / item
Vintage Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
not take away form the aesthetics or functionality of the sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Abalone
$340 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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