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Bilancia Tray
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
, rectangular tray handcrafted of cherry will be an elegant piece of functional decor on a dining table and can
Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Bilancia Tray
Bilancia Tray
H 1.78 in W 26.38 in D 12.6 in
Rare Unknown Dinner Plate
By Robert Arneson
Located in Morton Grove, IL
creating non-functional clay pieces, contradicting the more formal traditions previously associated with
Category

1970s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media

Cup & Saucer
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Cup & Saucer
H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Farm Memory Jar
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Preservation Jar 2
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Floating Americana
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Crimson Fabricated Americana
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Underglaze, Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze

Pale Blue Flower with Foliate Rim, a Celadon Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Fole
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Bird Form, dark grey & jade abstract bronze sculpture by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Blue Trio, soft celadon group of hand thrown porcelain vessels by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so much more. From dramatic
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

Black Classic Vase II, Unique Black / Ebony Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional
Category

Early 2000s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pink Trio, group of soft pink porcelain hand thrown vases by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so much
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

Yellow Duo, pastel yellow pair of hand thrown porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

Cobalt Trio, still life of three soft purple porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Grey Trio, set of three hand thrown porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Cactus Trio, still life of three green thrown porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Celadon Trio, still life of three hand thrown porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Butter Trio, set of three soft white / cream porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Lily Vase, a Black / Ebony Sculptural Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass

Black Classic Vase III, a unique black / ebony porcelain vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional
Category

Early 2000s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Dish Mouth Vase III, a Unique Black / Ebony Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Garniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Green Seed Pod, Unique Celadon Hand Thrown Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vase with Star Rim, a Unique White Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vase with Foliate Rim II, Unique White Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Untitled
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Untitled
H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Flying Geese
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, Decals, Luster, Craft, Fine
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Eroded Tumbling Blocks
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Tumbling Blocks
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Granny's Curse Jar
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Preservation Jar 1
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Fabricated Americana
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Ancestry/War Caddies
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Maryland Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware
Category

2010s Constructivist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Dogu Lady 19 Vase by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Geneve, CH
takes the form of functional wares. Her pieces mix child-like simplicity with contemporary
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Dogu Lady 19 Vase by Noe Kuremoto
Dogu Lady 19 Vase by Noe Kuremoto
H 13 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Dogu Lady 20 Vase by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Geneve, CH
takes the form of functional wares. Her pieces mix child-like simplicity with contemporary
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Dogu Lady 20 Vase by Noe Kuremoto
Dogu Lady 20 Vase by Noe Kuremoto
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in
Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Vase by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
obtains very lively, irregular structures. A ceramic vessel, which is supposed to be functional, becomes
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Vase by Nów
Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Vase by Nów
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Vase Long by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
obtains very lively, irregular structures. A ceramic vessel, which is supposed to be functional, becomes
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Vase Long by Nów
Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Vase Long by Nów
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 11.82 in
Set of 2 Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Bowl Cup by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
functional, becomes a non-obvious object, a complement to the interior, intriguing with its shape
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Carafe by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
obtains very lively, irregular structures. A ceramic vessel, which is supposed to be functional, becomes
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Carafe by Nów
Arkadiusz Szwed Bumps 2.0 Carafe by Nów
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Dish Mouth Vase II, a unique black / ebony porcelain vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rose Gold Ceramic Whiskey Cups with 22-Karat Gold Luster by Kim Brown
By Kim Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that bring joy and connection to everyday life as well as non-functional sculptural forms and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tasty Collection Mint Stripe Porcelain Vase Special Edition
By Ahryun Lee
Located in Firenze, IT
objects are in between functional and non-functional, these artistic objects are not only featuring the
Category

2010s German Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tasty Collection Pink Porcelain Vase Special Edition
By Ahryun Lee
Located in Firenze, IT
objects are in between functional and non-functional, these artistic objects are not only featuring the
Category

2010s German Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tasty Collection Yellow Jelly Porcelain Vase Special Edition
By Ahryun Lee
Located in Firenze, IT
between functional and non-functional, these artistic objects are not only featuring the technical skills
Category

2010s German Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1967 Double-Sided Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011)
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
, freed Japanese ceramics from the bounds of tradition. The Sodeisha group created ceramic objects as non
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Clay

'HEARTH' Hand Sculpted Ceramic Flame Tajine, touche—touche, France, 2020
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘HEARTH’ ceramic tajine is a functional art piece by contemporary art duo touche—touche. This hand
Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1967 Tomiya Matsuda Red, Blue and Yellow Circles Studio Pottery Vase
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
as non-functional art for the first time in Japanese history. Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011) studied
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Pottery

Materials

Clay

Coffee Mug
By Andrew Clark
Located in Kansas City, MO
, Tech, Engineering, Functional Ceramics, Contemporary Art, Edmund de Waal, Arlene Shechet, Kimiyo
Category

2010s Futurist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta, Glaze, Underglaze

Tamiya Matsuda ( 1939-2011) Double Sided Abstract Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
ceramics from the bounds of tradition. The Sodeisha group created ceramic objects as non-functional art for
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Umber Earthen Pottery Vase By Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011)
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
, freed Japanese ceramics from the bounds of tradition. The Sodeisha group created ceramic objects as non
Category

Vintage 1960s American Vases

1967 Colorful Dotted Ceramic Vase By Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011)
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
, freed Japanese ceramics from the bounds of tradition. The Sodeisha group created ceramic objects as non
Category

Vintage 1960s Vases

Abstract 1967 Ceramic Sculpture By Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011)
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
ceramic objects as non-functional art for the first time in Japanese history. Tomiya
Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures

1967 Abstract Ceramic Sculpture By Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011)
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
, freed Japanese ceramics from the bounds of tradition. The Sodeisha group created ceramic objects as non
Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Snowball
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics, Functiona lCeramics, Pattern, Stoneware, Underglaze
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Snowball
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in
Clamshell Tiles
By Rachel Hubbard Kline
Located in Kansas City, MO
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Contemporary Ceramics
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Underglaze, Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze

Vase with Double Flower Form, a Unique White Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vase with Three Petal Rim, a Unique White Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Black Classic Vase I, a unique black / ebony porcelain vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vase with Petal Rim, a Unique White Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Intrusion I, Unique White & Black Porcelain Sculpture by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form
Category

Early 2000s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vase with Tri Lobed Rim I, a Unique White Porcelain Vase by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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Contemporary Non Functional Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of contemporary non functional ceramics is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, all contemporary non functional ceramics available were constructed with great care. Find 7 antique and vintage contemporary non functional ceramics at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 38 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Contemporary non functional ceramics have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary non functional ceramics made by modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vivienne Foley, Tomiya Matsuda and Ahryun Lee each produced beautiful contemporary non functional ceramics that are worth considering.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,571, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.