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Cabinet With Starphire Glass & Stainless Steel Contemporary Functional Art
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
designers, architects and individuals who covet and curate innovative contemporary art. Using furniture to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Orange Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
The Boantiné lamps look yummy; the blue is blue, the pink is pink, the brown is brown, the green is green, and the orange is orange, but “the glass is fabric”. Design plays with colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Fucsia Coloured Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
The Boatiné lamps look yummy. Design plays with color, light and nostalgia, the feeling is familiar; the glass texture imitates the classic padded grandma's dressing gown.
The blu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Blue Coloured Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
The Boatiné lamps look yummy. Design plays with color, light and nostalgia, the feeling is familiar; the glass texture imitates the classic padded grandma´s dressing gown.
The blu...
Category
2010s Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Optical Glass
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Green Coloured Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
The Boatiné lamps look yummy. Design plays with color, light and nostalgia, the feeling is familiar; the glass texture imitates the classic padded grandma's dressing gown.
The blu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Contemporary Functional Art Ambient Coke-Colour Light Artisanal Fused Glass
Located in València, ES
The Boatiné lamps look yummy. Design plays with color, light and nostalgia, the feeling is familiar; the glass texture imitates the classic padded grandma's dressing gown.
The blu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Light Sculpture by Armarinhos Teixeira - Brazilian Contemporary Art
By Armarinhos Teixeira
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
machine, between functional form and aesthetic freedom, between the world of living beings and inanimate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Contemporary Art
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Contemporary Hanger 'Drab', Gradient Collection, Emerald, by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
"Drab" contemporary hanger by Zieta
Original Zieta hanger, delivered with certificate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brazilian Contemporary Wall Sculpture by Armarinhos Teixeira
By Armarinhos Teixeira
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
offer the viewer varied readings. They create dialogues between man and machine, between functional form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Contemporary Art
Materials
Copper
Arc Mirror, colored glass leaning art mirror, Rive Roshan
By Rive Roshan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, as well as a functional mirror that shows a full person head to toe.
Category
2010s European Other Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Point of Contact Spirals by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
functionality of the She tries to radically question the superficial functionality of the carpet. Away from the
Category
2010s Nepalese Post-Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wool
Car with Light, Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2013
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible car with light
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
Category
2010s Chilean Art Deco Contemporary Art
Materials
Steel
Chromed steel faces, Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2013
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chromed steel faces
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage
Category
2010s Chilean Art Deco Contemporary Art
Materials
Steel
Calibrated to Balance, hanging sculpture by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in London, GB
an instinctive appreciation for the subtle blending of art and design, functionality and abstract
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 5.12 in
YVES KLEIN MUST DIE by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
(or “thought-forms”) act as metaphorical lighthouses illuminating the pathbreakers of contemporary art
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Rare Calendar Ring-A-Date Euroway – Space Age Icon 1970 with original box
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
” mechanism allows users to use the three rings to align the desired date, making it both functional and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Contemporary Art
Materials
Plastic
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 2.37 in
Calendar 2024 - White Plywood
By Theodora Alfreosdottir
Located in London, GB
a Christmas present, this calendar blends functionality, sustainability, and sentiment into a unique
Category
2010s European Contemporary Art
Materials
Plywood
Calendar 2024
By Theodora Alfreosdottir
Located in London, GB
a Christmas present, this calendar blends functionality, sustainability, and sentiment into a unique
Category
2010s European Contemporary Art
Materials
Plywood
Krups Germany Retro Green Wall Clock - Iconic 70s Space Age Design
By Krups
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
accents, this wall clock is not just a timepiece but a piece of art that adds character and style to any
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
3D Tile TETRAPOD by MAKHNO
By Sergiy Makhno
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
functionality. Its unique shape, inspired by the large tetrapod blocks used in coastal engineering, is the
Category
2010s Ukrainian Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Curtis Jere Giant Can Opener Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
artistic expression and functional whimsy, capturing the essence of the era's innovative design ethos.
As
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Art
Materials
Steel
Videre Licet, "Lumalight Horizontal I", 2014
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Designed using contemporary technologies but crafted entirely by hand, the collection includes functional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic
Timeless Elegance: 'Mauri' Metal Candy Box from 1920s Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
compact yet graceful dimensions and intricate design are a testament to its value as both functional and
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Contemporary Functional Vessel, "Marilyn Cup"
Located in San Diego, CA
observations that often reflect the contemporary human condition or just illustrates my life and experiences
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Functional Vessel, "Popeye Cup II"
Located in San Diego, CA
observations that often reflect the contemporary human condition or just illustrates my life and experiences
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Functional Vessel, "Big Hippo Drinking Cup"
Located in San Diego, CA
observations that often reflect the contemporary human condition or just illustrates my life and experiences
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Ceramic
"Crowded Teapot", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Functional, Acrylic Pigment
By Beverly Mayeri
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Museum of Modern Art, Honolulu, HI
Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic
Functional Art Planters 'Mnetonimic Pneumatophres ii' by Touche-Touche
Located in Antwerp, BE
contemporary functional art object created by the duo touche-touche. The one of a kind item was part of the
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Functional Art Wall Mirror 'Littoral Crave' by Touche-Touche
Located in Antwerp, BE
functional art object created by the duo touche-touche. The one of a kind item was part of the solo
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Foam
"Look Mommy" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Functional Motorcycle Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pastel abstract painted motorcycle kiddie ride by New Jersey based artist Russ Rubin
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
House Paint, Acrylic, Found Objects
H 38 in W 22.5 in D 50 in
"Blurple Pitcher", Contemporary, Mixed Media, Ceramic, Sculpture, Non Functional
By Maxwell Mustardo
Located in St. Louis, MO
resident artist at the Takaezu Studio, the Mendocino Art Center, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, PVC, Pigment
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H 10.75 in W 6.75 in D 6 in
Ceramic Functional Layers Lidded Container
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Functional Fly Lidded Container
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Functional Zigzag Lidded Container
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Functional Volkswagen Lidded Container
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Functional Smoking Man Lidded Container
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Functional Waffle-cone Lidded Container
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Figurative Functional Dish, "Amber"
By Cheryl Tall
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original ceramic functional dish by Southern California artist, Cheryl Tall. Its
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Eclectic Perspex Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ø 36 cm.
Would fit well in a contemporary functional art inspired interior
Check out our Goldwood
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Fabric
Ceramic White Functional Spiral Lidded Container
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson
Category
2010s Realist More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Functional Ceramic Mini Fly Lidded Container
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson
Category
2010s Realist More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Figurative Functional Dish, "Courtney" 2023
By Cheryl Tall
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original ceramic functional dish by Southern California artist, Cheryl Tall. Its
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Lighting Options' by Thomas Ballouhey, 2020
By Thomas Ballouhey
Located in Antwerp, BE
various paint.
'Lighting options' is a contemporary functional art object created by Thomas Ballouhey
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plywood, Wood
Functional Series, Ceramic Baseball Bat: ‘Kanabo’
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
2005, and later showing at the highly selective SOFA show (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) in
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Glaze, Ceramic, Clay
Functional Art Table by Contemporary American Art Mark Yurkiw
Located in Wilton, CT
Functional Art table By Contemporary American Art Mark Yurkiw. Yurkiw was commissioned to create
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Small bear armchair by Eric Valat - Functional Sculpture, Polyester
By Eric Valat
Located in Paris, FR
Polyester sculpture, 2019. 130 cm × 80 cm × 90 cm. This functional sculpture of wild cat can be
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Polyester
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Ceramic Chain: Functional Series: ' More Than Enough'
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
2005, and later showing at the highly selective SOFA show (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) in
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Slip
Contemporary Wall Mirror 'Karaba Airways' by Thomas Ballouhey x Leo Luccioni
By Thomas Ballouhey
Located in Antwerp, BE
, France, 2020.
Karaba Airways is a contemporary functional art object created by Thomas Ballouhey and Leo
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 4.73 in
The Great Bear by Eric Valat - Functional sculpture (armchair), polyester
By Eric Valat
Located in Paris, FR
The Great Bear is a polyester sculpture by contemporary artist Eric Valat, dimensions are 160 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Polyester
H 63 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Love Letters, 49" high Bronze (functional mailbox)
By Jane DeDecker
Located in Loveland, CO
forefront of this century's contemporary sculptors.' - John Kinkade, Executive Director of the National
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
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
Category
Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Concorde Cap, Electroplated Copper Contemporary Art Sculpture by Shelter Serra
By Shelter Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional hat into an object of contemplation and beauty.
Shelter Serra’s sculptures and drawings explore
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Denied Warhol Brillo Box, Contemporary Pop Art Sculpture by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denied Warhol Brillo Box, Contemporary Pop Art Sculpture by Charles Lutz.
Silkscreen and latex
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
H 17 in W 14 in D 17 in
Denied Warhol Brillo Box Yellow, Contemporary Pop Art Sculpture by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denied Warhol Brillo Box Yellow Contemporary Pop Art Sculpture by Charles Lutz.
Silkscreen and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
H 13 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Volatility Screen, Contemporary Art Room Divider Walnut with Black, Teal, Ivory
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the Art Deco period, applied to a functional screen/ room divider in the tradition of Warhol and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vanessa Iacono Abstract Functional Art Painted Accent Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Vanessa Iacono Abstract Functional Art Painted Accent Chair
Offered for sale is a one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Red Velvet Sofa With Polished Brass Legs Functional Art
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
innovative contemporary art. Using furniture to express his creativity, Smith's eclectic collection of works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
anti gun plastic army men spray paint pop art contemporary flowers red yellow
By Abby Elizabeth
Located in New York, NY
idea is still very present in my work, even though I do not make functional objects, necessarily. But I
Category
2010s Pop Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Spray Paint, Wood Panel
Wool Persian Map Rug, "San Francisco" by Orley Shabahang, 10' x 14'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
contemporary functional art for your floor, this piece creates a bold statement in any space. Beautiful lines
Category
2010s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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How Much is a Contemporary Functional Art?
A piece of contemporary functional art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $481, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Questions About Contemporary Functional Art
- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
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