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Functional art - Handcrafted Yew, Oak, and Ash Combback Windsor Chair
Functional art - Handcrafted Yew, Oak, and Ash Combback Windsor Chair

Functional art - Handcrafted Yew, Oak, and Ash Combback Windsor Chair

Located in Ilminster, GB

Finding yew of sufficient scale for a solid Windsor seat is exceptionally uncommon, making this chair as much a collectible work of functional art as it is a piece of furniture.

Category

2010s British Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak, Yew

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

Genre: Contemporary Functional Sculpture Subject: Abstract Medium: Metal, Assemblage Surface: Metal Country: United States Dimensions: 30 x 65 x 24 EZ Rider Chair is a unique functi...

Category

Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Functional Art: A Bespoke Set of 10 Handcrafted Windsor Chairs in Ebonized Ash
Functional Art: A Bespoke Set of 10 Handcrafted Windsor Chairs in Ebonized Ash

Functional Art: A Bespoke Set of 10 Handcrafted Windsor Chairs in Ebonized Ash

Located in Ilminster, GB

Elevate the dining experience with a collection that blurs the line between traditional craft and contemporary sculpture. This isn't a furniture set; it is a labour of time, tension...

Category

2010s English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

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

“La Falaise” is a French name translated into “The Cliff” Walking along side to the Failaise d’Etretat, inspired by the beauty and strong contrasts of the France’s Northern Coast...

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

**STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** ***EVERYTHING MUST GO BY DECEMBER 31ST!*** ***The artist is moving on to a new full time venture in 2026**...

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

The OTTOMAN measures 26D X 26W X 8 Height Absolutely and positively one of a kind chair + ottoman combo functional arts. Again, there will never exist another red/black combination ...

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

Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Solid wood is reclaimed and repurposed into an organic work of functional art. This chair features an incredibly unique silhouette while remaining comfortable.

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Chairs

Materials

Teak

Black Forest Music Box Chair
Black Forest Music Box Chair

Black Forest Music Box Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

A functional work of art, the chair conceals a Swiss cylinder musical mechanism within its seat, designed to serenade its occupant when seated.

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

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Antwerp, BE

Perfect as a statement piece or a functional work of art, this chair embodies the Memphis movement’s ethos: bold, unconventional, and endlessly captivating.

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

By Serban Ionescu

Located in Antwerp, BE

Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art; Romania; Folks 31, 2021 This unique piece was on view in the exhib...

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

By Serban Ionescu

Located in Antwerp, BE

Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation Piece; Art; Folks 33, 2021 This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In ...

Category

2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Handmade Calderilla Chair by Cristian Herrera Dalmau, Modern Design
Handmade Calderilla Chair by Cristian Herrera Dalmau, Modern Design

Handmade Calderilla Chair by Cristian Herrera Dalmau, Modern Design

By Cristian Herrera Dalmau

Located in Barcelona, ES

Functional art piece. Collectible design. Calderilla Chair fulfills the function of an object (chair), it is in fact one of the chairs that Cristian uses to have dinner.

Category

2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

20th Century Paul Covaci Sculptural Large Chair Black Solid Wood, 1980s
20th Century Paul Covaci Sculptural Large Chair Black Solid Wood, 1980s

20th Century Paul Covaci Sculptural Large Chair Black Solid Wood, 1980s

Located in Madrid, ES

Executed in solid wood with a deep ebonized finish, this exceptional piece blurs the boundary between functional seating and collectible art. The chair features an expressive, almos...

Category

Vintage 1980s Romanian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Mid-Century Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs by Directional
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Mid-Century Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs by Directional

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Mid-Century Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs by Directional

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

The woodwork reflects McCobb’s insistence on precision and artisanal craftsmanship, with smooth, refined finishes that enhance the sleek silhouette of the chairs. Their tapered legs ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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 Poltronova, Mario Ceroli

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Known for their bold and sculptural form, the Fratina chairs are a perfect example of Ceroli’s unique approach to furniture as functional art.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

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

Perfect as statement pieces or a functional work of art, these chairs embodie the Memphis movement’s ethos.

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

Perfect as statement pieces or a functional work of art, these chairs embodie the Memphis movement’s ethos.

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

The recliner hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Fluid and organic, they lend themselves for use as functional art pieces.

Category

2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Hanging Leaf Chair by Rupert Oliver, England
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Leaf Chair by Rupert Oliver, England

Mid-Century Modern Hanging Leaf Chair by Rupert Oliver, England

By Rupert Oliver

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The design is known for its minimalist curves and is considered a timeless piece of functional art. The Leaf Chair, in particular, is designed to provide a sense of balance and relax...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sam Maloof Style Sculptural Rocking Chair by Harold Dodson, Pickens SC, 2006
Sam Maloof Style Sculptural Rocking Chair by Harold Dodson, Pickens SC, 2006

Sam Maloof Style Sculptural Rocking Chair by Harold Dodson, Pickens SC, 2006

By Sam Maloof

Located in Decatur, GA

The sweeping arms, deeply carved seat, and elegantly curved rockers showcase the maker’s attention to detail and reverence for Maloof-inspired craftsmanship. An impressive functiona...

Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

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 Siegel, exhibited in 1981 at the Betsy Rosenfield Gallery in Chicago.

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

$194Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs

Located in Trenton, NJ

Experience the fusion of vintage elegance and contemporary design with these Mid-Century Style Highback Dining Chairs. This pair is a stunning example of modern design meeting functi...

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 Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil

Located in Antwerp, BE

Eisler's visionary design blends functionality and art, making the Costela chair one of Brazil's most iconic furniture pieces.

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

Refined proportions, elegant composition and a hand-shaped, blackened mahogany back support elevate this chair to functional art. Available in sets, and customizable in lumber choice...

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Mahogany, Maple

Modern Wheel Hanging Chair
Modern Wheel Hanging Chair

Modern Wheel Hanging Chair

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

The Wheel hanging chair swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.

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

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel.

Category

2010s Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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 Piece; Art; Folks 30, 2021 This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Ord...

Category

2010s Romanian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel.

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

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 Piece; Art; Folks 32, 2021 This unique piece was on view in the exhibition "In Ord...

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

Whether you're a collector of iconic furniture or someone seeking to add a piece of functional art to your home, this chair is an exceptional find.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

Celebrated for its sculptural form and exceptional comfort, the No. 48 exemplifies Juhl’s philosophy of treating furniture as functional art. The chair features a beautifully sculpte...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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

The set highlights his distinctive ability to merge transparency, light, and modernist geometry into functional works of art. Measurements; His chair: 36.25” high × 23.25” wide × 24...

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 Salvador, 2016.

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 Portillo, El Salvador, 2016.

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

Escenario Mediterráneo is a collection that evokes the land of the designer, using handcrafted wrought iron as the only material, the creator shows the love for iron craftsmanship in...

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

Escenario Mediterráneo is a collection that evokes the land of the designer, using handcrafted wrought iron as the only material, the creator shows the love for iron craftsmanship in...

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

Very comfortable desk chair and early work of Atelier Staab. This work stands for the artistic reuse of existing material and the transformation from mass produced design to autonomo...

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, Design Art, Tribal Art. In the manner of Marten Baas, Bauhaus, DeCotis, Joaquim Tenreiro...

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

Markus Friedrich Staabs re-work of an early 1970s German design contemporized by re-shaping its original form and mass produced meaning. Painted black with yellow and orange stripes ...

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

Like works from Helmut Palla, Franz West, Günter Ferdinand Ris, max lamb and others this stands for functional art und sculptural design.

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

Contemporized Bavarian farmers chair traditionally known as "Brettl Stuhl", re-shaped with an added grip hole, multi taped with neon textile tape in yellow, orange, green, pink and b...

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

Handmade metal chair by Ousmane Mbaye, Senegal, 2017. Ousmane Mbaye is a Senegalese designer and artist who uses largely recycled materials to create art furniture pieces. The chai...

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 creation inspired by the enchanting and vibrant nights of Cuban cabarets.

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

Through this process the item become a self-sufficient piece of applied serviceable art, functional and ready to use.

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 piece. 1950s steeltube frame with assembled plywood seat and backrest.

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 strong blue and green with additional feet to higher its original shape. Extra ordina...

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

Sculpural design chair. Traditional bavarian kitchen chair contemporized, additional sculpural leg added, re-shaped, painted and multi-lacquered by Markus Friedrich Staab. You can u...

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. The company Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet and was greatly expanded by his...

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 certain taste of Zeitgeist of the early 1950s and the influence of the Eames couple is o...

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

Sculpural design chair. Traditional bavarian kitchen chair contemporized, additional sculpural leg added, re-shaped, painted and multi-lacquered by Markus Friedrich Staab. You can us...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Oak, Coating

Brutalist Clay Sculptural Chair  ÉTER Furniture, FACIES
Brutalist Clay Sculptural Chair  ÉTER Furniture, FACIES

Brutalist Clay Sculptural Chair ÉTER Furniture, FACIES

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in

Brutalist Clay Sculptural Chair ÉTER Furniture, FACIES

Located in Miami, FL

No two pieces are identical each bears the mark of the artisan’s hand, making it a collectible work of functional art. FACIES 02 — Sculptural Chair More totem than seat, this piece ...

Category

2010s Peruvian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Clay, Resin

Urithi Lounge Chair
Urithi Lounge Chair

Urithi Lounge Chair

Unavailable

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 sculptor’s passion for abstract forms and expert metalwork.

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

"Plaster Whip" sculpture by Lionel Jadot A stool made of leftover plaster vats from a molding company, scrap metal, leather whips from the 1950s and a bodybuilder’s belt from the 19...

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 resin and fiberglass attributed to Gaetano Pesce.

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 Brussels in 1969, Lionel Jadot is an interior designer, artist, designer, filmmaker, a...

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 made with scrap metal laser cuts and a prototype element of one of Lionel’s coffee t...

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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 Valley' Artwork tapestry shows the topography of an African conflict zone Born in Br...

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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

Genre: Contemporary Functional Sculpture Subject: Abstract Medium: Metal, Assemblage Surface: Metal Country: United States Dimensions: 30 x 65 x 24 EZ Rider Chair is a unique functi...

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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

Genre: Contemporary Functional Sculpture Subject: Abstract Medium: Metal, Assemblage Surface: Metal Country: United States Dimensions: 30 x 65 x 24 EZ Rider Chair is a unique functi...

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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 minimalist form.

Category

Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Swedish Kubbestol, Early 20th Century Folk Art Chair in Solid Wood
Sculptural Swedish Kubbestol, Early 20th Century Folk Art Chair in Solid Wood

Sculptural Swedish Kubbestol, Early 20th Century Folk Art Chair in Solid Wood

Located in Valby, 84

Kubbestole like this were historically made in rural parts of Sweden and Norway, using local timber, and they remain icons of Scandinavian folk art. Today, their sculptural quality m...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

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 functional design.

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Late 20th Century French Other Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

Design Miami; Art design; Art Basel; Atelier Lionel Jadot; Stools; Everyday Gallery; Contemporary; Belgian design; Belgian Art; Chair; Seating; Functional Sculpture; Artwork; Collect...

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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 reminiscing humanoid figures These are in fact functional sculptures which bring humor...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

20th Century French Wooden Chair

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H 32 in W 16.8 in D 14.4 in

20th Century French Wooden Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Ideal as a statement accent or functional art piece, this chair brings warmth and authenticity to any interior.

Category

20th Century French 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

This touch of handwork highlights the artistry and precision typical of Buffa’s creations, elevating the piece to a functional work of art. The chair’s reupholstered beige linen cus...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

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

Use them as dining chairs or occasional chairs. This functional art will surely raise the bar in any space.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of  Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Catherine Chairs in Beechwood
Pair of  Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Catherine Chairs in Beechwood

Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Catherine Chairs in Beechwood

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Every curve and contour of the beechwood frame captures the essence of Jacobsen's innovative spirit, seamlessly blending functionality with high art. The chairs, with their fluid for...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

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

By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Each piece represents Scarpa's ability to transform everyday objects into functional works of art. The chairs’ structure is made of walnut, a material which ensures durability and ad...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley
Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley

Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley

By John Risley

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A pair of classic, figural his and hers wire chairs by John Risley. I love the concept of functional art and these whimsical chairs are no exception.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Modernist Chair from the Gallery of Functional Art, circa 1994

Modernist Chair from the Gallery of Functional Art, circa 1994

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modernist chair from the Gallery of Functional Art, circa 1990 featuring a black lacquer seat back with leather seat bottom and blonde zebrawood legs.

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1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Zebra Wood

Louis Durot Langue Assuse, Tongue Lounge Chair, 1992
Louis Durot Langue Assuse, Tongue Lounge Chair, 1992

Louis Durot Langue Assuse, Tongue Lounge Chair, 1992

By Louis Durot

Located in Culver City, CA

Designed by famous influential pop artist, Louis Durot, this lounge chair is sure to make a statement. Constructed of polyurethane and lacquer, this chair is truly a functional work ...

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1990s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Formica, Lacquer

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

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, depth 90 cm, height 75 cm materials: polyether foam, urethane, pigments edition: uni...

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2010s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

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

Located in San Diego, CA

This chair is a true work of functional art and a statement piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

A fusion of functionality and art, this chair is not just a seat but a conversation starter, destined to enhance the aesthetic of any contemporary or vintage-inspired living space.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Perfect for Brazilian Modern collectors, luxury interior designers, and art / design investors. These Stella club chairs are rare, but more importantly are made with an endangered ma...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacaranda

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

Ideal for collectors and designers searching for a unique piece of functional art this chair and ottoman set can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from MCM to Con...

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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 Bernini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Each piece represent the Scarpa's ability to transform everyday objects into functional works of art. The chairs are constructed with plywood and wood, ensuring their durability and ...

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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

Whether you’re looking to create a quiet corner for reflection or elevate your design with a functional work of art, this chair is ready to be loved—and built to last for generations.

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Vintage 1960s Furniture

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Budapest, HU

Perfect for collectors or anyone with an appreciation for functional art, this Wassily chair remains a statement piece, offering both comfort and style in any space.

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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

Sculptural Jaymar chair style. Discover the extraordinary with this stunning post-modern Jaymar chair, embodying sculptural confidence and functionality as modern art.

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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

Retains original brown wool seat pads. Functional art / sculpture. Chairs extremely comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

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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H 36.7 in W 26.5 in D 33.5 in

1980s German Metal Armchair By Jean Prouvé

By Jean Prouvé

Located in High Point, NC

A true representation of functional art, this chair's sleek, chrome-plated frame gleams with the promise of enduring strength and stability.

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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H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 26.5 in

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 art.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 California Modern Primitive Studio Craft Wood Chairs
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

Have a knack for the unique, love having pieces that no one else has, these chairs are for you. These chairs are functional art, use them as every day dining chairs or display them a...

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20th Century Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Cherry

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

Bespoke Pair of Vintage Oak Rocking Lounge Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

They are comfortable and pretty to look at, functional art. The chairs have been reupholstered and the oak frames are in excellent condition.

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Late 20th Century Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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.

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

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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.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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