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Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pair of Lane Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
striking and utilitarian. Its popularity among vintage furniture collectors and modern interior designers
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Cutting Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
console, small kitchen island, or sideboard. A fine example of 19th-century Swedish country furniture
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th/ Early 20th Century Rustic Northern Chinese Country Bench
Located in Wainscott, NY
, and communal spaces. The very utilitarian joinery matches Chinese rural furniture made for function
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Benches

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Wood, Elm

Early 19th Century French Alpine Oak Folding Table
Located in Astoria, NY
century. Crafted from solid oak throughout, the piece reflects the honest, utilitarian craftsmanship of
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

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Wrought Iron

Farmhouse Table
Located in Miami, FL
tapered legs and straightforward joinery reflect the utilitarian ethos of provincial furniture: built for
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Antique 19th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
legs, rolled armrests, and cushioned seats and backs, exemplifying Jeanneret’s utilitarian yet elegant
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Vintage 1950s Indian Brutalist Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Dressing table by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
, exemplifying Jeanneret’s vision of furniture as both utilitarian and architectural. The warm patina of the
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Mid-20th Century Indian Vanities

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Glass, Wood

Nib High Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique, recalling
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Stone

Nib Low Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique, recalling
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Stone

Amazonas Low Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique, recalling pre
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
a great example of utilitarian, 18th century, english furniture. It is well made using good quality
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Stools

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Mahogany

Geraldo De Barros pair of armchairs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
an artist and furniture designer. These utilitarian chairs are not only beautiful, but are also
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Geraldo De Barros pair of armchairs
Geraldo De Barros pair of armchairs
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th Century French Industrial Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French industrial wooden work table showcases the raw, utilitarian character of
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20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Adjustable Armchair, Morris-Type Chaise Longue, Art Deco, France, Circa 1940
By Rene Gabriel
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
that balances functionality and refined design. A rare example of modular furniture with a utilitarian
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Faux Leather, Wood, Beech

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Freestanding Side Table or Chest Lajos Kozma 1920s
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Vienna, AT
easygoing chic of his furniture, this chest feels both elegant and utilitarian. This furniture could
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Don t Be Square Side Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
AYRES we design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Amazonas Side Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
we design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Amazonas Side Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
AYRES we design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Ludovica Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
we design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

French Oak Armchair in Alabaster Chenille by René Gabriel for Lieuvin, 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
renowned for his utilitarian yet elegant approach to furniture design, often focusing on practical, series
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chenille, Oak

French René Gabriel Style Wrought Iron Accent Chair in Rust Velvet, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
frame. René Gabriel (1899–1950) was a French decorative artist renowned for his utilitarian yet elegant
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Amazonas Chair by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
AYRES we design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Alma Nueva Floor Lamp by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique, recalling
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazil Mid-Century Modern Designer
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Marajoara design desk with drawers is a study in Mid-Century Modern utilitarian and luxury
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
century BC, both in Ancient Egypt and Rome. This utilitarian piece of furniture evolved with time and
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Industrial Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Oak Drafting Table with Steel Surface
By Anco Bilt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
durable, utilitarian piece of furniture. Steel surface shows dimpling, spotting, scuffing, and a couple of
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cut Steel, Iron

Japanese Antique Flap-Front Storage Cabinet with Kanji Markings, Late Meiji Era
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
a delicate flower-petal shape—an exceptionally rare detail for utilitarian storage furniture. Only
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Pierre Jeanneret Teak Conference Chair
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
the utilitarian yet beautiful furniture developed for the city. Measuring 31 x 18 x 19.75 inches, the
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cane, Teak

“Beta” Bookcase by Achille Castiglioni for BBB Bonacina, Italy, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Madrid, ES
designer’s exploration of furniture as both utilitarian and poetic forms. The piece stands as a refined
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Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Coat Rack
By Mauricio Lara
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
furniture and utilitarian items. The products are decorated with excellent mastery with the help of gouges
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2010s Mexican Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Cedar

Afra Tobia Scarpa Folding Dining Table for Cassina, Model 778, 20th Century
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in NICE, FR
, utilitarian approach to furniture design. Crafted from solid hardwood with a rich, warm finish, the table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Ferdinand Porsche Lounge Chair, Stamped, Limited series
By Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in Stratford, CT
chronograph watches, sunglasses and a number of utilitarian items including furniture. His knowledge of
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Mid-century modern BrazilianArmchairs Model "H"
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
the construction of houses, furniture and utilitarian objects for the low-income population. Despite
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Plywood, Velvet

Vintage Dark Wood Indian Storage Chest with Brass Plate Joinery and Key
Located in High Point, NC
piece embodies the rugged craftsmanship found in utilitarian Indian furniture of the period. Disclaimer
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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

CIRCA 1900 VENETIAN CHINOISERIE DECORATED PARCEL GILT BUREAU BOOKCASE DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
provide you with the exact price A super looking and well made, utilitarian piece of art furniture. This
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Amazonas High Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shapes are unique, recalling pre
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Mahogany 18th Century Georgian Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
the efforts that were made to try and make functional, utilitarian type furniture look attractive
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

VINTAGE BURR YEW WOOD DWARF OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE WiTH TWIN DRAWERS TO THE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
good looking and utilitarian piece of furniture, it looks good in any setting, the shelves are all
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Yew

1930s WPA-Style Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in Red Lion, PA
skilled artisans, emphasizing utilitarian yet well-crafted furniture and accessories for schools
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, 1970s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Almelo, NL
, stands as an artistic statement rather than a utilitarian piece of furniture. Crafted in the 1970s and
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ixelles, BE
character. In summary, this game table combines functionality and aesthetics, transforming a utilitarian
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Secretaires

Materials

Nutwood

Vintage Burr Yew Wood Dwarf Open Bookcase or Sideboard three Large Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/ sideboard with drawers A good looking and utilitarian piece of furniture, it looks good in any setting
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20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Yew

Clothing Press in Oak Wood, Holland, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
straight chambrana) the press rises, with a drawer underneath. As it is a purely utilitarian piece of
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

Vintage Burr Yew Wood Dwarf Open Bookcase / Sideboard with Three Large Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/ sideboard with drawers. A good looking and utilitarian piece of furniture, it looks good in any setting
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20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970 s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll Style Office Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970 s
By Rogers Goffigon, Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s American Craft Biomorphic Carved Wood Swivel Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
utilitarian furniture.
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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Turn of the Century Convertible Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one to sit on either side. An exceptional piece of early 20th century, Americana, utilitarian
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Vintage 1910s American Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Japanese Organic Modern Bench or Coffee Table in Keyaki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
period Japanese organic modern utilitarian furniture.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Antique Pine English School Cupboard Locker, c 1940
Located in Leicestershire, GB
attractive honest piece of utilitarian furniture. Measures: Height 165 cm Width 40 cm Depth 35 cm
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Mid-20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Welsh Oak and Mahogany Cupboard
Located in Manchester, GB
piece of utilitarian furniture in marvellous condition at 200 years old.  
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Antique Early 1800s Welsh Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Lava Side Table by Habitación 116
By HABITACIÓN 116
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
interior spaces and utilitarian furniture with a design principle focused on the preservation of a clear
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lava

Lava Tezontle Stool by Habitación 116
By HABITACIÓN 116
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
product. HABITACIÓN 116 creates interior spaces and utilitarian furniture with a design principle
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lava

Gradual Counter Stool
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by utilitarian furniture, the Gradual Counter Stool plays with the proportions of
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2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gradual Lounge Chair
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by utilitarian furniture, the Gradual Lounge Chair plays with the proportions of different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

English Regency Mahogany and Gilt Brass Oyster Table, circa 1810
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
guest, thus proving that the oysters were fresh. This piece of utilitarian furniture is an amazing
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Antique 1810s English Regency Serving Tables

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Authentic Cesta Utilitarian Baskets
Located in Bedford, NY
ASSORTED TYPES OF RARE OLDER PALM LEAF BASKETS- LARGEST ONE LINED AND USED FOR COCAINE $750.00: BASKET WITH COVER $450.00:LARGE BASKET WITH DESIGN $450.00: OTHERS $250.00 EACH- YANAM...
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Early 20th Century Venezuelan Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

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Utilitarian Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of utilitarian furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of utilitarian furniture — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of utilitarian furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of utilitarian furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of utilitarian furniture over the years, but those crafted by GETAMA, Jens Risom and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Utilitarian Furniture?

A piece of utilitarian furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $895, while the lowest priced sells for $233 and the highest can go for as much as $5,200.