Functional Art Chair
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
$4,000
H 30 in W 65 in D 24 in
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
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PRIDE GLITTER CHAIR I Collection is a limited edition of only 5 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Glue, Glitter, Acrylic
$7,950
H 30 in W 35 in D 30 in
HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Absolutely and positively one of a kind chair + ottoman combo functional arts. Again, there will never exist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Glue, Glitter, Acrylic
$7,950
H 30 in W 35 in D 30 in
Antique Wooden Lounge Chair
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Solid wood is reclaimed and repurposed into an organic work of functional art. This chair features
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Chairs
Materials
Teak
20th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
art piece, this chair brings warmth and authenticity to any interior.
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Music Box Chair
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
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
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
Sottsass Inspired Memphis Milano Chair, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
functional work of art, this chair embodies the Memphis movement’s ethos: bold, unconventional, and endlessly
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
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
By Serban Ionescu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Fratina chairs designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy 1972
By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli
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
$16,838 / set
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Chair Sculptural Bronze Handmade with 5 Cent Coins by Cristian Herrera
By Cristian Herrera Dalmau
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cristian Herrera Dalmau. Functional art piece. Collectible design.
Calderilla Chair fulfills the function
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Copper, Steel
$5,592
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
$1,804 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 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
$3,608 / set
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in
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
$5,100 / item
H 72.45 in W 28.35 in D 48.82 in
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
$7,200 Sale Price
23% Off
H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in
Rare 'Costela' Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1954
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Antwerp, BE
reproductions. Eisler's visionary design blends functionality and art, making the Costela chair one of Brazil's
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$88,100
H 31.11 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
Highback Dining Chairs. This pair is a stunning example of modern design meeting functional art. The chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
$2,100 / item
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
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
$7,500 / set
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in
Modern Wheel Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
itself for use as a functional art piece.
The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern
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
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
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
$2,963 Sale Price
40% 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 32 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
By Serban Ionescu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wood
His & Hers Lucite Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Dated 1972
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and modernist geometry into functional works of art.
Measurements;
His chair: 36.25” high × 23.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
$8,580 / set
H 36.25 in W 23.25 in D 24 in
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"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 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
Hard Work, Functional Art Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
mass produced design to autonomous works of contemporary functional art. A homage to Rupprecht Geiger
Category
Late 20th Century German Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Functional Art Chair "Dust my Broom" by Markus Friedrich Staab
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
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
"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
H 37.41 in W 13.39 in D 20.08 in
Functional Art Metal Chair, Senegal
By Ousmane Mbaye
Located in New York, NY
artist who uses largely recycled materials to create art furniture pieces.
The chair is also available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Senegalese Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cabaret I: Functional Art Lounge Chair
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
Immerse yourself in the mystique of the "Cabaret I Functional Art Lounge Chair" by HERBEH WOOD, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Functional art, 3 chairs "Bavarian Steel" by Markus Friedrich Staab
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
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
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
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
"Peak of the Century" Functional Art Series by Atelier Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab, Mauser Werke
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Egon Eiermann inspired Mauser chair, cut, spray-painted and multi lacquered. This chair has a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Past forges Future Chair2/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
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
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 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
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
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'
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 / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectible design / Functional art, Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020
Born in
Category
2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectible Design / Functional art, Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020
The chair
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectible Design / Functional art, Lionel Jadot for Everyday Gallery, Belgium 2020
'Sit in my
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book
By Bruce Gray
Located in Surfside, FL
Country: United States
Dimensions: 30 x 65 x 24
EZ Rider Chair is a unique functional art chair sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book
By Bruce Gray
Located in Surfside, FL
Country: United States
Dimensions: 30 x 65 x 24
EZ Rider Chair is a unique functional art chair sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very unique and functional Art Deco Arm Chair. The chair has walnut veneers and a
Category
Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
H 38.19 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995
Located in New York, NY
A unique and striking throne chair, crafted in 1995, this piece is a fusion of modern art and
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Chairs
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Chair by Lionel Jadot 'Lost Highway' Belgian Art and Design Basel
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Belgian design; Belgian Art; Chair; Seating; Functional Sculpture; Artwork; Collectible Design; Everyday
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Unusual Artist Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian post-modern era dining chairs, functional art, collectible design
Fun set of chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paolo Buffa sculptural side chair Mario Quarti Italy 1949
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
Hans Brattrud Rosewood Scandia Dining Chairs by Hove Mobler of Norway
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Niels Koefoed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
functional art will surely raise the bar in any space. Original Hove Mobler dining chairs label is present
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 70s
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Scarpa's ability to transform everyday objects into functional works of art. The chairs’ structure is made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
functional art and these whimsical chairs are no exception.
The chairs have been painted a couple times
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H 54.5 in W 24.5 in L 54.5 in
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
Category
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Zebra Wood
Louis Durot Langue Assuse, Tongue Lounge Chair, 1992
By Louis Durot
Located in Culver City, CA
statement. Constructed of polyurethane and lacquer, this chair is truly a functional work of art.
This
Category
1990s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Formica, Lacquer
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
Category
2010s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Rare Jacques Harold Pollard Lounge Chair, Matteo Grassi Italy, 1987
By Mario Bellini, Matteo Grassi, Memphis Milano, Tito Agnoli, Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
work of functional art and a statement piece. Chair design is incredible and seating is comfortable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Danish Wood & Leather Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke
Located in High Point, NC
and art, this chair is not just a seat but a conversation starter, destined to enhance the aesthetic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Solid Jacaranda Sergio Rodrigues 'Stella' Chairs in New Bouclé, c 1960, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: exotic thick solid Jacaranda sculpted into a work of functional art. We acquired the chairs directly in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Jacaranda
H 29.75 in W 29.5 in D 36 in
High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Hans Wegner in Knoll Fabric, USA, c. 1960
Located in Deland, FL
designers searching for a unique piece of functional art this chair and ottoman set can blend seamlessly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 27.5 in D 36 in
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
objects into functional works of art. The chairs are constructed with plywood and wood, ensuring their
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Restored 1960s Danish Teak Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Victoria, BC
create a quiet corner for reflection or elevate your design with a functional work of art, this chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Furniture
Materials
Teak
Gavina - Marcel Breuer - Armchair (2) - Wassily Chair - Caviar leather
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Budapest, HU
collectors or anyone with an appreciation for functional art, this Wassily chair remains a statement piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
1980s Postmodern Sculptural Chair in the Style of Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Toronto, CA
chair, embodying sculptural confidence and functionality as modern art. This remarkable chair feature a
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Cotton
Modernist Fiberglass Space Age Dining Set "Casalino" by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge
Located in Buffalo, NY
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
By Jean Prouvé
Located in High Point, NC
true representation of functional art, this chair's sleek, chrome-plated frame gleams with the promise
Category
Late 20th Century German Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Popsicle Stick Tramp Art Chair
Located in Austin, TX
In a modern expression of tramp art, the crafter used popsicle sticks and glue to make functional
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 California Modern Primitive Studio Craft Wood Chairs
By Chuck Burdick
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. These chairs are functional art, use them as every day dining chairs or display them as sculptural art
Category
20th Century Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Bespoke Pair of Vintage Oak Rocking Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
comfortable and pretty to look at, functional art.
The chairs have been reupholstered and the oak frames
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Limited Edition 'Elephant Chair' by Bernard Rancillac, 1985, Signed & Numbered
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
art as a chair / chaise longue would be ideal for collectors and art investors. Also for an interior
Category
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.5 in W 55.5 in D 63 in
50's Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of the time.
As a piece of historical and functional art, this lounge chair and ottoman set does
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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
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English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
"Ca' Da Mosto" Venetian Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano, Made in Italy
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian style, made by Fratelli Tosi,
composed of a crystal frame on a gold background in Murano glass, embellished with Ruby colored flowers and leaves, the...
Category
2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
$1,395 / item
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
Mirror Tafla O5 in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O5" contemporary mirror by Zieta
Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate.
Polished stainless steel
Measures: 60 x 40 x 6 cm.
More shapes and sizes are available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Marilyn Limited Edition Rug Design by Studio Amebe
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating tribute to Marilyn Monroe's famous scene from The Seven Year Itch where her dress rises up with the wind from the subway grate below, this stunning limited edition rug ...
Category
2010s Italian Western European Rugs
Materials
Textile
Antique Glass Vase Loetz PG 1/413 Decoration 1901 signed Vienna Jugendstil
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 1/413 decoration, circa 1901, signed
Material and technique: glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent
Bib.: A. Adlerova, E. Ploil, H. R...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$8,520 Sale Price
30% Off
H 4.73 in Dm 6.11 in
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair for Knoll.
Designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henry Mouynet Rare Art Deco Pink Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Mouynet Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Superb French Art Deco chandelier by Charles Schneider for Henry Mouynet (Paris), France, circa 1920. Charles Schneider produced some of his finest models for Henry Mouynet. There we...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swivel Bamboo Lounge Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual bamboo swivel chairs. Original darkened finish, original upholstery, shows light wear, normal and consistent with age.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fenton Royal Blue Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Ashtray / Bowl / Vessel
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Warrenton, OR
Fenton Royal Blue Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Ashtray / Bowl / Vessel
This amazing, hard to find cobalt blue hobnail piece, originally designed to be an ashtray, is actually a versatil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Murano Glass Mirror, in Gold Glass by Fratelli Tosi Hand-Crafted
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Shimmering rectangular mirror in Murano glass, composed of a frame that embraces the central mirror, carved and polished with stone wheels totally by hand with subjects of waves and ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
$2,345 / item
H 24.41 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
"TV", needlepoint woman on horseback wrapped around vintage television with plug
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"TV" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander is a free standing sculpture. This piece is made from sourcing vintage needlepoint embroidery featuring a woman on vintage television...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
$4,800
H 12 in W 13 in D 12 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,364 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Don't Let Them Burst Your Bubble: Eternity, Blue II - glass wall sculpture
By Cheryl Wilson Smith
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary glass wall sculpture was created by Cheryl Wilson Smith. The artist is known for her ethereal glass pieces that are often inspired by the rugged natural beauty that...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$5,130
H 46 in W 45 in D 5 in
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered.
Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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Functional Art Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the functional art chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every functional art chair was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage functional art chair you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a functional art chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A functional art chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made functional art chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lionel Jadot and Lorenzini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Functional Art Chair?
Prices for a functional art chair start at $3,800 and top out at $10,800 with the average selling for $6,488.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Functional Art Chair
- What are the functions of art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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.
- What is the function of a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The 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, 2024One 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, 2024The 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.
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