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What is an example of functional art?
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One example of functional art is pottery. The term functional art refers to items produced by artisans that have a function beyond serving as decoration. Pottery fits this definition because it can be used to store items, display flowers, serve foods and more. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of pottery.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Delphin MASSIER Majolica Three Wild Roses Flower Vase, Vallauris, Late 19th C.
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Majolica Vase Three Eglantines (Wild Roses)
by Delphin Massier, Vallauris, France
Late 19th Century
Earthenware
A stunning French Majolica vase featuring three beautifully modeled e...
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Wedgwood Black Jasperware Basalt Glaze Pottery Neoclassical Bowl
By Wedgewood
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a petite black jasperware Wedgwood bowl with white neoclassical themed raised relief. It is often called the sacrifice bowl. It dates...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Pottery
French Antique Confit Pot Cruche Yellow Redware Yellowware Art Pottery France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A rustic French confit pot Cruche from the late nineteenth / early twentieth-century.
Originally used for watter .
This would make a lovely addition to a collection of antique pott...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Campaign Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
Val Cushing Ceramic Pitcher Vase Owl Handle Speckled Red Glaze
By Val Cushing
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic handled vase or pitcher features a minimal, streamlined form with elongated body and lightly flared rim, decorated with complex speckled red glaze. The wide sculptura...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Small Original Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Keith Murray, C.1930
By Keith Murray
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely shaped cream ceramic vase made by Wedgwood.
Designed by Keith Murray
Makers marks and facsimile signature on base
Tiny imperfection to the rim( shown in the images )
Fre...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta
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Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Country Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware
