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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
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)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
positively one of a kind chair + ottoman combo functional arts. Again, there will never exist another red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Glue, Glitter, Acrylic

Sculptural Swedish Kubbestol, Early 20th Century Folk Art Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Valby, 84
functional art pieces.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**FALL SUPER SALE UNTIL OCTOBER 13TH** HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR I Collection is a limited edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Glue, Glitter, Acrylic

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

Antique Wooden Lounge Chair
Antique Wooden Lounge Chair
$2,409
H 31 in W 11 in D 33 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

20th Century French Wooden Chair
20th Century French Wooden Chair
$795
H 32 in W 16.8 in D 14.4 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

Black Forest Music Box Chair
Black Forest Music Box Chair
$9,850
H 36 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
Brutalist Clay Sculptural Chair ÉTER Furniture, FACIES
Located in Miami, FL
, making it a collectible work of functional art. FACIES 02 — Sculptural Chair More totem than seat, this
Category

2010s Peruvian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Clay, Resin

Brutalist Clay Sculptural Chair  ÉTER Furniture, FACIES
Brutalist Clay Sculptural Chair  ÉTER Furniture, FACIES
$4,125
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in
Chrome Shoemaker’s Chair with Mongolian Wool Seat
Located in Worcester, GB
strong visual presence. A functional work of art, this chair would suit contemporary interiors, design
Category

Late 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Shoemaker’s Chair with Mongolian Wool Seat
Chrome Shoemaker’s Chair with Mongolian Wool Seat
$2,617
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 52.76 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

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

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Paolo Buffa sculptural side chair Mario Quarti Italy 1949
Paolo Buffa sculptural side chair Mario Quarti Italy 1949
$7,942
H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 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 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
$5,418
H 40.16 in W 13.39 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

Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
$5,418
H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
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
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

Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera
Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera
$4,476 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
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
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
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
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
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

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
$6,800 Sale Price
27% Off
H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in
Rare 'Costela' Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1954
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
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

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

Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs
Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs
$237 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 39.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
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
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

A Pair Of French Art Deco Linen Upholstered Armchair
Located in London, GB
stylish and functional pair of authentic Art Deco chairs. Seat height 35cm.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

A Pair Of French Art Deco Linen Upholstered Armchair
A Pair Of French Art Deco Linen Upholstered Armchair
$7,577 / set
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 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

Modern Wheel Hanging Chair
Modern Wheel Hanging Chair
$3,400 / item
H 62 in W 20 in D 62 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

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

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
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

Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970
Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970
$2,831 Sale Price
42% Off
H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 41.34 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

Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 30 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
$5,415
H 38.59 in W 13 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

Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
$5,415
H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 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
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 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

Sculptural Brown Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
Sculptural Brown Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
$2,166 / item
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 Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
$2,045 / item
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 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

Hard Work, Functional Art Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
Hard Work, Functional Art Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
$1,444
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
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
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
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
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
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

Functional Art Metal Chair, Senegal
Functional Art Metal Chair, Senegal
$3,000
H 32 in W 21 in D 25 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

Cabaret I: Functional Art Lounge Chair
Cabaret I: Functional Art Lounge Chair
$13,210
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Lounge Chair
Urithi Lounge Chair
$4,765 / item
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 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 Dining Chair
Urithi Dining Chair
$2,382 / item
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 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

Urithi Four Leg Dining Chair
Urithi Four Leg Dining Chair
$2,382 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
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
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
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 in the Style of Gaetano Pesce
Functional Art Chair in the Style of Gaetano Pesce
$6,000
H 49.22 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
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

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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.

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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.