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EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book
EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book

EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book

By Bruce Gray

Located in Surfside, FL

Country: United States Dimensions: 30 x 65 x 24 EZ Rider Chair is a unique functional art chair sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Etretat Side Table / Stool by Eduard Locota, Functional Art
Etretat Side Table / Stool by Eduard Locota, Functional Art

Etretat Side Table / Stool by Eduard Locota, Functional Art

By Eduard Locota

Located in Timisoara, RO

audience how unique this piece of art is and how it differs from all other works not only in subject or

Category

2010s Balkan Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Composition

PRIDE GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)
PRIDE GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)

PRIDE GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

*** _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ PRIDE GLITTER CHAIR I Collection is a limited edition of only 5 c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Glue, Glitter, Acrylic

HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)
HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)

HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Absolutely and positively one of a kind chair + ottoman combo functional arts. Again, there will never exist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Glue, Glitter, Acrylic

Antique Wooden Lounge Chair
Antique Wooden Lounge Chair

Antique Wooden Lounge Chair

$2,409

H 31 in W 11 in D 33 in

Antique Wooden Lounge Chair

Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Solid wood is reclaimed and repurposed into an organic work of functional art. This chair features

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Chairs

Materials

Teak

20th Century French Wooden Chair
20th Century French Wooden Chair

20th Century French Wooden Chair

$795

H 32 in W 16.8 in D 14.4 in

20th Century French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

art piece, this chair brings warmth and authenticity to any interior.

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Music Box Chair
Black Forest Music Box Chair

Black Forest Music Box Chair

$9,850

H 36 in W 17 in D 14.5 in

Black Forest Music Box Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

of meticulously carved foliage. A functional work of art, the chair conceals a Swiss cylinder musical

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s
Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s

Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s

$2,150

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in

Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Antwerp, BE

functional work of art, this chair embodies the Memphis movement’s ethos: bold, unconventional, and endlessly

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

$5,409

H 40.16 in W 13.39 in D 19.3 in

Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

By Serban Ionescu

Located in Antwerp, BE

Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation

Category

2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

$5,424

H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in

Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

By Serban Ionescu

Located in Antwerp, BE

Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation

Category

2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972
Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972

Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972

By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova

Located in Piacenza, Italy

approach to furniture as functional art. The chairs feature striking, geometric lines and a robust

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera
Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera

Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera

$4,472Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera

By Cristian Herrera Dalmau

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cristian Herrera Dalmau. Functional art piece. Collectible design. Calderilla Chair fulfills the function

Category

2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

Memphis style black leather lounge chairs in the manner of Ettore Sottsass, 1980
Memphis style black leather lounge chairs in the manner of Ettore Sottsass, 1980

Memphis style black leather lounge chairs in the manner of Ettore Sottsass, 1980

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in amstelveen, NL

presence. Perfect as statement pieces or a functional work of art, these chairs embodie the Memphis

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Memphis style black leather lounge chairs in the manner of Ettore Sottsass, 1980
Memphis style black leather lounge chairs in the manner of Ettore Sottsass, 1980

Memphis style black leather lounge chairs in the manner of Ettore Sottsass, 1980

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in amstelveen, NL

presence. Perfect as statement pieces or a functional work of art, these chairs embodie the Memphis

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Recliner 'Single' Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Black
Recliner 'Single' Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Black

Recliner 'Single' Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Black

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

for use as functional art pieces. The chair shape is inspired by the Cape Cobra and the pattern detail

Category

2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Hanging Leaf Chair by Rupert Oliver
Midcentury Hanging Leaf Chair by Rupert Oliver

Midcentury Hanging Leaf Chair by Rupert Oliver

By Rupert Oliver

Located in North Hollywood, CA

its minimalist curves and is considered a timeless piece of functional art. The Leaf Chair, in

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981

$6,950Sale Price|26% Off

H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981

By Alan Siegel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This work of Post-Modern functional art is called the 'Tongue' chair by artist and sculptor Alan

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs
Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs

Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs

$237Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 39.5 in W 21 in D 23 in

Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs

Located in Trenton, NJ

Highback Dining Chairs. This pair is a stunning example of modern design meeting functional art. The chairs

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare 'Costela' Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1954
Rare 'Costela' Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1954

Rare 'Costela' Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1954

By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Antwerp, BE

reproductions. Eisler's visionary design blends functionality and art, making the Costela chair one of Brazil's

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maple and Ebonized Mahogany Perico Dining Chair with Danish Chord
Maple and Ebonized Mahogany Perico Dining Chair with Danish Chord

Maple and Ebonized Mahogany Perico Dining Chair with Danish Chord

By Taidgh O'Neill

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-shaped, blackened mahogany back support elevate this chair to functional art. Available in sets, and

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Mahogany, Maple

Set of 6 Vintage MR10 Cantilever Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1970
Set of 6 Vintage MR10 Cantilever Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1970

Set of 6 Vintage MR10 Cantilever Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1970

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Almelo, NL

of art. Dimensions (per chair): Height: 86 cm (33.9 in) Width: 50 cm (19.7 in) Depth: 70 cm (27.6

Category

Vintage 1970s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Wheel Hanging Chair
Modern Wheel Hanging Chair

Modern Wheel Hanging Chair

$3,400 / item

H 62 in W 20 in D 62 in

Modern Wheel Hanging Chair

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

itself for use as a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail

Category

2010s South African Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern
Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern

Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern

$3,400 / item

H 62 in W 59 in D 20 in

Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail is inspired

Category

2010s Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

philosophy of treating furniture as functional art. The chair features a beautifully sculpted solid wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black
Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black

Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black

$3,400 / item

H 62 in W 59 in D 20 in

Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail is inspired

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

$5,409

H 38.59 in W 13 in D 19.3 in

Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

By Serban Ionescu

Located in Antwerp, BE

Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Side Chair; Conversation

Category

2010s Romanian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970
Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970

Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, ES

furniture or someone seeking to add a piece of functional art to your home, this chair is an exceptional

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

$5,409

H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in

Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021

By Serban Ionescu

Located in Antwerp, BE

Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation

Category

2010s Romanian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

His & Hers Lucite Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Dated 1972
His & Hers Lucite Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Dated 1972

His & Hers Lucite Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Dated 1972

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, and modernist geometry into functional works of art. Measurements; His chair: 36.25” high × 23.25

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

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"Tomar", Functional Art Chair by Baltasar Portillo
"Tomar", Functional Art Chair by Baltasar Portillo

"Tomar", Functional Art Chair by Baltasar Portillo

Unavailable

H 33 in W 28 in D 26 in

"Tomar", Functional Art Chair by Baltasar Portillo

By Baltasar Portillo

Located in New York, NY

Functional art chair in blackened wrought iron with brass insets by artist Baltasar Portillo, El

Category

2010s South American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Baltasar Portillo "Constellation Rocker" Functional Art Chair 2016
Baltasar Portillo "Constellation Rocker" Functional Art Chair 2016

Baltasar Portillo "Constellation Rocker" Functional Art Chair 2016

By Baltasar Portillo

Located in New York, NY

Functional art chair in powder coated wrought iron with brass insets and wooden legs by Baltasar

Category

2010s Salvadoran Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair

Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair

Located in València, ES

objects: a low chair and a basket. The low chair is a piece of art where the seat is a flower-riveted

Category

2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Sculptural Brown Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
Sculptural Brown Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair

Sculptural Brown Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Sculptural Brown Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair

Located in València, ES

objects: a low chair and a basket. The low chair is a piece of art where the seat is a flower-riveted

Category

2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Hard Work, Functional Art Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
Hard Work, Functional Art Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab

Hard Work, Functional Art Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in

Hard Work, Functional Art Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

mass produced design to autonomous works of contemporary functional art. A homage to Rupprecht Geiger

Category

Late 20th Century German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Functional Art Chair "Dust my Broom" by Markus Friedrich Staab
Functional Art Chair "Dust my Broom" by Markus Friedrich Staab

Functional Art Chair "Dust my Broom" by Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Backrest cut, Tibetian Reet Brooms, neon Gaffa Tape, Leather and Paint added. Functional Art

Category

Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Almost Black"  Functional Art Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab
"Almost Black"  Functional Art Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab

"Almost Black" Functional Art Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

material he uses to create modern pieces of functional art in an environment friendly manner. Like Maarten

Category

Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

"Peak of a Century ", Functional Art Chair by german Markus Friedrich Staab
"Peak of a Century ", Functional Art Chair by german Markus Friedrich Staab

"Peak of a Century ", Functional Art Chair by german Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Helmut Palla, Franz West, Günter Ferdinand Ris, max lamb and others this stands for functional art und

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Medieval Side Chairs

Materials

Copper

Peak of a Century, Functional Art Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab
Peak of a Century, Functional Art Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab

Peak of a Century, Functional Art Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

that is both a useable chair and a contemporary sculptural art piece and a great example for Zeitgeist

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Spruce

Functional Art Metal Chair, Senegal
Functional Art Metal Chair, Senegal

Functional Art Metal Chair, Senegal

Unavailable

H 32 in W 21 in D 25 in

Functional Art Metal Chair, Senegal

By Ousmane Mbaye

Located in New York, NY

artist who uses largely recycled materials to create art furniture pieces. The chair is also available

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Senegalese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cabaret I: Functional Art Lounge Chair
Cabaret I: Functional Art Lounge Chair

Cabaret I: Functional Art Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 30 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in

Cabaret I: Functional Art Lounge Chair

By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD

Located in Guaynabo, US

Immerse yourself in the mystique of the "Cabaret I Functional Art Lounge Chair" by HERBEH WOOD, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Functional art, 3 chairs "Bavarian Steel" by Markus Friedrich Staab
Functional art, 3 chairs "Bavarian Steel" by Markus Friedrich Staab

Functional art, 3 chairs "Bavarian Steel" by Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

with functional art Furniture has been with us almost since the beginning of time, not just for

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dada Chair, functional art, by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab
Dada Chair, functional art, by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab

Dada Chair, functional art, by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Staabs Dada chair is a slim, light and comfortable little piece of functional art and conversation

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Functional Art, "Peak of a Century" Bamboo Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
Functional Art, "Peak of a Century" Bamboo Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab

Functional Art, "Peak of a Century" Bamboo Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

French 1940s bamboo chair contemporized by German artist Markus Friedrich Staab. Hand painted in

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Past Forges Future Chair/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
Past Forges Future Chair/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022

Past Forges Future Chair/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

mere change of perspective. It is these themes of chairs as sculptural objects and art as object of

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Oak, Coating

Thonet 751 Folding Chair Very Functional and Collectable, Classic Jugendstil
Thonet 751 Folding Chair Very Functional and Collectable, Classic Jugendstil

Thonet 751 Folding Chair Very Functional and Collectable, Classic Jugendstil

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare and antique Austrian Thonet chair, which was produced and designed by the Gebruder Thonet

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

"Peak of the Century" Functional Art Series by Atelier Staab
"Peak of the Century" Functional Art Series by Atelier Staab

"Peak of the Century" Functional Art Series by Atelier Staab

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 22.05 in

"Peak of the Century" Functional Art Series by Atelier Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab, Mauser Werke

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Egon Eiermann inspired Mauser chair, cut, spray-painted and multi lacquered. This chair has a

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Past forges Future Chair2/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
Past forges Future Chair2/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022

Past forges Future Chair2/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

perspective. It is these themes of chairs as sculptural objects and art as object of utility that I am

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Oak, Coating

Urithi Lounge Chair
Urithi Lounge Chair

Urithi Lounge Chair

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H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in

Urithi Lounge Chair

By Albert Potgieter

Located in ROTTERDAM, NL

The Urithi Lounge Chair is an original design, handmade with hardwood to be a functional art piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Urithi Dining Chair
Urithi Dining Chair

Urithi Dining Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Urithi Dining Chair

By Albert Potgieter

Located in ROTTERDAM, NL

The Urithi Dining Chair is an original design, handmade with hardwood to be a functional art piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Urithi Four Leg Dining Chair
Urithi Four Leg Dining Chair

Urithi Four Leg Dining Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in

Urithi Four Leg Dining Chair

By Albert Potgieter

Located in ROTTERDAM, NL

The Urithi Dining Chair is an original design, handmade with hardwood to be a functional art piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Furniture by Artist Charles Splady, 'Arched Chair'
Contemporary Furniture by Artist Charles Splady, 'Arched Chair'

Contemporary Furniture by Artist Charles Splady, 'Arched Chair'

By Charles Splady

Located in Oakland, CA

Part of Charles Splady’s Functional Art Series, ‘Arched Chair’ merges contemporary design with the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Industrial End Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot

Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot

By Lionel Jadot

Located in Antwerp, BE

Design / Functional art , Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020 Born in Brussels in 1969

Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plaster

Functional Art Chair in the Style of Gaetano Pesce
Functional Art Chair in the Style of Gaetano Pesce

Functional Art Chair in the Style of Gaetano Pesce

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H 49.22 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in

Functional Art Chair in the Style of Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Antwerp, BE

Collectible design, functional art piece, Italy 1980s free from sculpture throne chair in blue

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot

Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot

By Lionel Jadot

Located in Antwerp, BE

Collectible design / Functional art, Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020 Born in

Category

2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020

Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020

By Lionel Jadot

Located in Antwerp, BE

Collectible Design / Functional art, Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020 The chair

Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot
Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot

Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot

By Lionel Jadot

Located in Antwerp, BE

Collectible Design / Functional art, Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020 'Sit in my

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book
EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book

EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book

By Bruce Gray

Located in Surfside, FL

Country: United States Dimensions: 30 x 65 x 24 EZ Rider Chair is a unique functional art chair sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book
EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book

EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book

By Bruce Gray

Located in Surfside, FL

Country: United States Dimensions: 30 x 65 x 24 EZ Rider Chair is a unique functional art chair sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Reclining Arm Chair
Art Deco Reclining Arm Chair

Art Deco Reclining Arm Chair

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H 32 in W 31 in D 38 in

Art Deco Reclining Arm Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a very unique and functional Art Deco Arm Chair. The chair has walnut veneers and a

Category

Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Chair by Lionel Jadot 'Lost Highway' Belgian Art and Design Basel
Contemporary Chair by Lionel Jadot 'Lost Highway' Belgian Art and Design Basel

Contemporary Chair by Lionel Jadot 'Lost Highway' Belgian Art and Design Basel

By Lionel Jadot

Located in Antwerp, BE

; Belgian design; Belgian Art; Chair; Seating; Functional Sculpture; Artwork; Collectible Design; Everyday

Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal

GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995
GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995

GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995

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H 41.5 in W 17.5 in D 31 in

GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995

Located in New York, NY

A unique and striking throne chair, crafted in 1995, this piece is a fusion of modern art and

Category

Late 20th Century French Other Chairs

Materials

Iron

Unusual Artist Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Unusual Artist Chairs, Italy, 1980s

Unusual Artist Chairs, Italy, 1980s

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H 49.61 in W 17.33 in L 49.61 in

Unusual Artist Chairs, Italy, 1980s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian post-modern era dining chairs, functional art, collectible design Fun set of chairs

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paolo Buffa sculptural side chair Mario Quarti Italy 1949
Paolo Buffa sculptural side chair Mario Quarti Italy 1949

Paolo Buffa sculptural side chair Mario Quarti Italy 1949

By Mario Quarti, Paolo Buffa

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

creations, elevating the piece to a functional work of art. The chair’s reupholstered beige linen cushion

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Hans Brattrud Rosewood Scandia Dining Chairs by Hove Mobler of Norway
Hans Brattrud Rosewood Scandia Dining Chairs by Hove Mobler of Norway

Hans Brattrud Rosewood Scandia Dining Chairs by Hove Mobler of Norway

By Niels Koefoed, Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler

Located in Chattanooga, TN

functional art will surely raise the bar in any space. Original Hove Mobler dining chairs label is present

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By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Norwalk, CT

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Materials

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Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 70s

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 70s

By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Scarpa's ability to transform everyday objects into functional works of art. The chairs’ structure is made

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Materials

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By John Risley

Located in Las Vegas, NV

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Located in Van Nuys, CA

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By Louis Durot

Located in Culver City, CA

statement. Constructed of polyurethane and lacquer, this chair is truly a functional work of art. This

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Unique 'Thrown Chair' by Touche-Touche for alfa.brussels
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Unique 'Thrown Chair' by Touche-Touche for alfa.brussels

By alfa.brussels

Located in Antwerp, BE

Functional art piece 'thrown chair' by Touche-Touche for alfa.brussels, 2019 Sizes: width 90 cm

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Materials

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Rare Jacques Harold Pollard Lounge Chair, Matteo Grassi Italy, 1987
Rare Jacques Harold Pollard Lounge Chair, Matteo Grassi Italy, 1987

Rare Jacques Harold Pollard Lounge Chair, Matteo Grassi Italy, 1987

By Ettore Sottsass, Matteo Grassi, Memphis Milano, Tito Agnoli, Mario Bellini

Located in San Diego, CA

work of functional art and a statement piece. Chair design is incredible and seating is comfortable

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Materials

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1970s Danish Wood & Leather Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke
1970s Danish Wood & Leather Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke

1970s Danish Wood & Leather Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke

Located in High Point, NC

and art, this chair is not just a seat but a conversation starter, destined to enhance the aesthetic

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Mid-20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Solid Jacaranda Sergio Rodrigues 'Stella' Chairs in New Bouclé, c 1960, Brazil
Solid Jacaranda Sergio Rodrigues 'Stella' Chairs in New Bouclé, c 1960, Brazil

Solid Jacaranda Sergio Rodrigues 'Stella' Chairs in New Bouclé, c 1960, Brazil

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: exotic thick solid Jacaranda sculpted into a work of functional art. We acquired the chairs directly in

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Hans Wegner in Knoll Fabric, USA, c. 1960
High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Hans Wegner in Knoll Fabric, USA, c. 1960

High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Hans Wegner in Knoll Fabric, USA, c. 1960

Located in Deland, FL

designers searching for a unique piece of functional art this chair and ottoman set can blend seamlessly

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

6 Dining Chairs in leather and wood M. 1937-765 by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 70s
6 Dining Chairs in leather and wood M. 1937-765 by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 70s

6 Dining Chairs in leather and wood M. 1937-765 by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 70s

By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

objects into functional works of art. The chairs are constructed with plywood and wood, ensuring their

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Plywood

Restored 1960s Danish Teak Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Restored 1960s Danish Teak Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Restored 1960s Danish Teak Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Located in Victoria, BC

create a quiet corner for reflection or elevate your design with a functional work of art, this chair is

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Vintage 1960s Furniture

Materials

Teak

Gavina - Marcel Breuer - Armchair (2) - Wassily Chair - Caviar leather
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Gavina - Marcel Breuer - Armchair (2) - Wassily Chair - Caviar leather

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Budapest, HU

collectors or anyone with an appreciation for functional art, this Wassily chair remains a statement piece

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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Postmodern Sculptural Chair in the Style of Jaymar
1980s Postmodern Sculptural Chair in the Style of Jaymar

1980s Postmodern Sculptural Chair in the Style of Jaymar

By Jaymar

Located in Toronto, CA

chair, embodying sculptural confidence and functionality as modern art. This remarkable chair feature a

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Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Cotton

Modernist Fiberglass Space Age Dining Set "Casalino" by Alexander Begge
Modernist Fiberglass Space Age Dining Set "Casalino" by Alexander Begge

Modernist Fiberglass Space Age Dining Set "Casalino" by Alexander Begge

By Alexander Begge

Located in Buffalo, NY

pads. Functional art / sculpture. Chairs extremely comfortable.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass

1980s German Metal Armchair By Jean Prouvé
1980s German Metal Armchair By Jean Prouvé

1980s German Metal Armchair By Jean Prouvé

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1980s German Metal Armchair By Jean Prouvé

By Jean Prouvé

Located in High Point, NC

true representation of functional art, this chair's sleek, chrome-plated frame gleams with the promise

Category

Late 20th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Popsicle Stick Tramp Art Chair
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Popsicle Stick Tramp Art Chair

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Popsicle Stick Tramp Art Chair

Located in Austin, TX

In a modern expression of tramp art, the crafter used popsicle sticks and glue to make functional

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Set of 4 California Modern Primitive Studio Craft Wood Chairs

Set of 4 California Modern Primitive Studio Craft Wood Chairs

By Chuck Burdick

Located in Las Vegas, NV

. These chairs are functional art, use them as every day dining chairs or display them as sculptural art

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20th Century Minimalist Chairs

Materials

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Bespoke Pair of Vintage Oak Rocking Lounge Chairs
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Bespoke Pair of Vintage Oak Rocking Lounge Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

comfortable and pretty to look at, functional art. The chairs have been reupholstered and the oak frames

Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Limited Edition 'Elephant Chair' by Bernard Rancillac, 1985, Signed & Numbered
Limited Edition 'Elephant Chair' by Bernard Rancillac, 1985, Signed & Numbered

Limited Edition 'Elephant Chair' by Bernard Rancillac, 1985, Signed & Numbered

By Bernard Rancillac

Located in Los Angeles, CA

art as a chair / chaise longue would be ideal for collectors and art investors. Also for an interior

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Located in Sao Paulo, SP

of the time. As a piece of historical and functional art, this lounge chair and ottoman set does

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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Functional Art Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the functional art chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every functional art chair was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage functional art chair you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a functional art chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A functional art chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made functional art chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lionel Jadot and Lorenzini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Functional Art Chair?

Prices for a functional art chair start at $3,800 and top out at $10,800 with the average selling for $6,488.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Functional Art Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are a few potential functions of art, and the specific function of a particular piece depends on its subject matter and medium. In some cases, art tells a story from history, everyday life, mythology or religion. Other times, its purpose is to inspire people to think about or feel something about the message that it conveys. For some artists, the function of art is to express religious devotion or to memorialize the image of someone who is notable. Art also enhances the visual appeal of the spaces where it is displayed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The function of a chair is to provide a place for a person to sit. In eating areas, chairs make it easy to gather around a table to enjoy a meal. A chair in a seating area allows a user to settle in and relax while reading, carrying on a conversation, watching television and performing other activities. Office chairs provide comfortable seating at desks. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and functional art is its purpose. Functional art usually has a practical use. Ceramics, textiles and industrial design are examples of functional art. On the other hand, fine art typically exists to tell a story, convey a message or express an idea. Examples of fine art include paintings, prints and sculptures. Shop a wide variety of fine and functional art on 1stDibs.