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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
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 / 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 Chair / Throne "Left at the End of the Corridor" 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
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 44.1 in W 49.22 in D 50.4 in
Expertly Restored - Allan Gould String Lounge Chair for Functional Furniture
By Allan Gould, Functional Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allan Gould string lounge chair for Functional Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 29.5 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Functional Art 'SLV Chair' by Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2021
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Design; Belgian Art; Chair; Functional Sculpture; Artwork; Collectible Design; Everyday Gallery; Design
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Functional Art by Lorenzini Mid-Century Modern Throne Chair, 1980s
By Lorenzini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional Art; Sandro Lorenzini; Mid-Century Modern; Throne Chair; Wood; Artist; Italian Artist
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
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
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
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
Coating, Acrylic, Oak
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 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
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
Normandie Art Deco Arm Chairs by Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Miami, FL
These Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholstered in Royal Blue Silk Velvet were designed by
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Deco Austrian Chair with Painted Panel
Located in Prato, Tuscany
particular Austrian chair made of oak wood; the backrest is very high and well outlined with an original
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Dining Chair in Black Lacquer and Smoked Pewter Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco dining chair was realized in the United States, circa 1930. It features a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
French Art Deco Chair and Footstool in Macassar Ebony
Located in London, GB
Well sized, comfortable Art Deco club chair in a classic Art Deco square shape with matching
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Macassar
Optique Chair
By Albert Potgieter
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
to create one solid piece of functional art. This design, inspired by the branches of trees in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Jindrich Halabala Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery.
This rare set of Art Deco lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Art Deco Detailed Amsterdam School Chair 1920s
Located in Bjuråker, SE
from the Art Deco period with slightly curved oak sides. This chair has a coromandel ornament at the
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, Lambswool & Walnut, Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of curved Art Deco lounge chairs, with armrest in walnut, made in 1930s by a Danish
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 27.76 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
extremely comfortable piece of functional art!
No flaws, no damage, no repairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 3 Art Deco hairdresser / barber chairs, WITUB, France, circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 3 hairdresser chairs. They are swivel, height adjustable, and can be extended
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
H 37.41 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Set of 6 English Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Presenting a magnificent English art deco set of six dining chairs, custom handcrafted in Peru
Category
Early 2000s Peruvian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Hardwood
Dutch Art Deco De Stijl/Haagse School set of chairs, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Unique set of four early (around 1910-1920) Haagse School dining chairs with De Stijl influences
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
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H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Wood Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In original condition
- Fully functional
- seat height-45cm.
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Art Deco Style Swivel Desk Chair with Woven Rattan and Loop Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Art Deco swivel desk chair from circa 1940 with woven rattan back and seat, loop arms and
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Luc Chair
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
1960s Architectural Design Art Rocking Chair after Fredrik Kayser
Located in Las Vegas, NV
functional piece of art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Michel Dufet, France, 1930s
By Michel Dufet
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs by Michel Dufet, France, 1930s
Pair of low profile art
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wood and Wicker Tonet Italian Swivel Barber Chair
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Chair is a stunning example of craftsmanship and design from the Art Nouveau period, reflecting both
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 48 in W 23 in D 24 in
Ahadi Chair
By Albert Potgieter
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
strong, bold, strength of a Mountain. The Ahadi pieces are all functional art pieces, carrying both the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ansager Chair
By Ansager Møbler 1
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural organic chair made in solid maple by Ansager Møbler, Denmark.
Danish craftsmanship
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Blond Plywood Minimalist Slat Side Chair Art Architectural Piece
Located in Draper, UT
Chair as art. This modern sculptural slatted chair is made with plywood & finished with natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
H 37 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
French Oak Art Deco Chairs in Taupe Bouclé, France 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of four oak chairs illustrates the vibrant era of French Art Deco, a time period of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Alata Wooden Chair
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by prized Italian marbles, this chair is meticulously crafted from the fusion of
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Petite Wood Float Chair, Walnut Wood and Acrylic Chair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
The Petite Wood Float Chair blurs the lines between art and furniture and encourages an internal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Walnut, Wood
Comic Wooden Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
, infusing it with his aesthetic flair. The chair is meticulously painted, making it a singular work of art
Category
2010s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
not just functional but truly an art piece as well.
Please keep in mind that in many cases we sell
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Beads
Three Folk Style Chairs Handcarved in Solid Beech.
Located in Renens, CH
these chairs is characterized by its unpretentious and functional form. The three-legged structure, a
Category
Antique 1660s European Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Beech
LMA sculptural chair
By Pettersen & Hein
Located in Albertslund, DK
and art.
Known for their less-than-functional pieces, Danish duo Lea Hein and Magnus Pettersen create
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
1930s Pair of Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered in Bouclé, Art Deco, Danish Modern
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
This exquisite and rare pair of Art Deco lounge chairs, originating from Denmark in the 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Wool, Bouclé
H 24.81 in W 37.8 in D 34.65 in
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Curved Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of Danish modern lounge chairs with armrests in beech, back and seat reupholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Curved Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Such an exquisite and rare pair of Art Deco lounge chairs with armrests made in solid oak. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Postmodern Bent Fork Chair
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant fork pop art chair - a true conversation piece. It's whimsical & functional. A win-win. Add
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Luc Chair Upholstered Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery, Wood
Danu Chair by Badari
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
A superb object of functional decor, this armchair is comfortable and striking. Its sinuous
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Interesting Brutalist wood tripod chair from Germany. the seat was cut out of a tree trunk
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 13.25 in D 16 in
Obscure Objects Chunk Chair
By Obscure Objects, Luisa Pöpsel
Located in Toronto, CA
By Obscure Objects
Designed by Luisa Pröspel
The chunk chair combines soft, round and slightly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul M. Volther, “Corona” Easy Chair, Special Edition for Arken Art Museum
By Erik Jørgensen, Poul Volther
Located in Odense, DK
A pair available of the classic Danish design icon "Corona" chairs in orange fabric and frame
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.19 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Black Forest Music Box Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
of meticulously carved foliage. A functional work of art, the chair conceals a Swiss cylinder musical
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Grace dining chair in leather
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
the graceful curves of the female silhouette, this chair is a work of art that transcends trends
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
19th Century French Upholstered Chair
Located in High Point, NC
much a functional seat as it is a work of art. A delicate button detail on the backrest adds a final
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Notte Chair by Imperfettolab
By Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Notte chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: D59 x W46 x H83 cm
Materials: raw material
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
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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.
Questions About Functional Art Chair
- 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.
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