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19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Fringe
19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Fringe

19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Fringe

Located in Hudson, NY

Sailor-made from Nantucket, often called "McNamara's Lace" or fancy work, was typically crafted from durable materials found on ships, primarily fishing twine, white cotton rope, or ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Twine

Amour Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror
Amour Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror

Amour Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Pink Multicolored Mirror

By Courtney Kinnare

Located in New York, NY

Amour by Courtney Kinnare 2024 Resin, Acrylic, Ink, & Pigment Powder on Mirrored Glass Dia 24" These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of transluc...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Acrylic

Paradigm Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Blue Ultramarine Mirror
Paradigm Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Blue Ultramarine Mirror

Paradigm Wall Decoration by Courtney Kinnare, Blue Ultramarine Mirror

By Courtney Kinnare

Located in New York, NY

Dancing with my Shadow by Courtney Kinnare 2024 Resin, Acrylic, Ink, & Pigment Powder on Mirrored Glass Dia 30" These functional art pieces build a color story through multiple l...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Acrylic

Bella Fine Goods - Monkey Pod Poker Table with Elk Antler Base
Bella Fine Goods - Monkey Pod Poker Table with Elk Antler Base

Bella Fine Goods - Monkey Pod Poker Table with Elk Antler Base

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Substantial in presence and craftsmanship, this poker table is as much a work of functional art as it is a gathering place, perfect for memorable evenings and elevated interiors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Antler

1960s Red Murano Art Glass Bowl, Handblown Italian Modern Design
1960s Red Murano Art Glass Bowl, Handblown Italian Modern Design

1960s Red Murano Art Glass Bowl, Handblown Italian Modern Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The organic, asymmetrical form gives the piece a sculptural quality, making it equally captivating as a decorative centerpiece or as a functional art object. It's smooth, glossy surf...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Spectral no.3 - Kinetic Wall Sculpture (36") by Jason Robinson
Spectral no.3 - Kinetic Wall Sculpture (36") by Jason Robinson

Spectral no.3 - Kinetic Wall Sculpture (36") by Jason Robinson

By Jason Robinson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

His multidisciplinary practice spans a broad range of work from light sculptures and functional art to humanitarian design. His creations have appeared in the MOMA, Design Miami and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Kinetic Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Bosphorus II Pit Fired Stoneware Sculpture by Pinar Aral
Bosphorus II Pit Fired Stoneware Sculpture by Pinar Aral

Bosphorus II Pit Fired Stoneware Sculpture by Pinar Aral

Located in Chicago, IL

Reflecting her international background and deep personal introspection, Aral’s expressive sculptures have been exhibited at prominent venues, including SOFA (Sculpture Objects Funct...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Spectral no.3 - Kinetic Wall Sculpture (20") by Jason Robinson
Spectral no.3 - Kinetic Wall Sculpture (20") by Jason Robinson

Spectral no.3 - Kinetic Wall Sculpture (20") by Jason Robinson

By Jason Robinson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

His multidisciplinary practice spans a broad range of work from light sculptures and functional art to humanitarian design. His creations have appeared in the MOMA, Design Miami and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Kinetic Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of ART DECO wall sconces signed Noverdy, bronze, 1930s
Pair of ART DECO wall sconces signed Noverdy, bronze, 1930s

Pair of ART DECO wall sconces signed Noverdy, bronze, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Pair Art Deco sconces These rare wall sconces captivate with their simple, functional Art Deco design.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Parisian Decorative Plate, Italian-Made, 10-Inch Diameter - 2Y524
Vintage Parisian Decorative Plate, Italian-Made, 10-Inch Diameter - 2Y524

Vintage Parisian Decorative Plate, Italian-Made, 10-Inch Diameter - 2Y524

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This antique 20th-century ceramic gravy boat, created by the renowned Auguste Werner in Würzburg, is a timeless piece of functional art. Featuring a sophisticated white base adorned ...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Black Lava Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Bowl
Black Lava Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Bowl

Black Lava Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Bowl

By Adrienne Fierman

Located in East Quogue, NY

ceramic, pottery, sculpture, vessel, bowl, ceramic bowl, lava glaze, functional art, organic form, clay, art and design, design, ceramic artist, home decor, tabletop, interior design...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Early 20th Century Flemish Spaniel Pyrography Panel
Early 20th Century Flemish Spaniel Pyrography Panel

Early 20th Century Flemish Spaniel Pyrography Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

Pyrography was often employed to decorate furniture, household items, and decorative panels like this one, serving as both functional art and a testament to the skill of the craftsman.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Sculpted Limestone Mirror by Mike Newins
Sculpted Limestone Mirror by Mike Newins

Sculpted Limestone Mirror by Mike Newins

Located in Raleigh, NC

A beautiful work of functional art.

Category

2010s Table Mirrors

Materials

Limestone

Vintage 20th-Century CFP Red Bottle Crate - Functional French Charm - 2Y549
Vintage 20th-Century CFP Red Bottle Crate - Functional French Charm - 2Y549

Vintage 20th-Century CFP Red Bottle Crate - Functional French Charm - 2Y549

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Capture a piece of French design history with this vintage 20th-century CFP red bottle crate. Combining functionality and style, this crate is crafted in durable plastic with a vibra...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Plastic

Libido Ritual Form  Solid Oak Sculptural Dining Table with Copper Accents
Libido Ritual Form  Solid Oak Sculptural Dining Table with Copper Accents

Libido Ritual Form Solid Oak Sculptural Dining Table with Copper Accents

By Dahua Yin

Located in London, GB

Ideal as a statement dining or conference table, this piece embodies SOTACA’s mission to showcase the finest in Chinese functional art and material intelligence.

Category

2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Flora and Monogrammed Sterling Overlay
Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Flora and Monogrammed Sterling Overlay

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Flora and Monogrammed Sterling Overlay

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Free Fall Diver
Free Fall Diver

Free Fall Diver

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Paul McCobb Model 1530 Mid-Century Modern Chair, Early Winchendon Label
Paul McCobb Model 1530 Mid-Century Modern Chair, Early Winchendon Label

Paul McCobb Model 1530 Mid-Century Modern Chair, Early Winchendon Label

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful original condition, color, finish, patina. Functional Art / Sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

Lobed Ceramic Vessel  Hand-Built High-Fired Stoneware by Darren Dai
Lobed Ceramic Vessel  Hand-Built High-Fired Stoneware by Darren Dai

Lobed Ceramic Vessel Hand-Built High-Fired Stoneware by Darren Dai

By Darren Dai

Located in London, GB

Both sculptural and functional, the piece embodies the harmony of fragility, strength, and stillness found in contemporary Chinese functional art.

Category

2010s Chinese Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien
Large Ceramic Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien

Large Ceramic Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien

By Oswald Tieberghien

Located in Antwerp, BE

Functional art mirror from the 1960s by Belgian ceramist Oswald Tieberghien.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood, Ceramic

Vintage French Wall Hanging or Tabletop Lamp, Small and Functional Beauty - 2C04
Vintage French Wall Hanging or Tabletop Lamp, Small and Functional Beauty - 2C04

Vintage French Wall Hanging or Tabletop Lamp, Small and Functional Beauty - 2C04

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Illuminate your space with the charm of a bygone era with this Vintage French Lamp from the 1970s. This versatile piece is not only a functional lighting solution but also a decorati...

Category

Vintage 1970s Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces birds sculptures.

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue and black colors with a face in front and ten birds sculptures.

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Glass and Brass Fireplace Screen
Glass and Brass Fireplace Screen

Glass and Brass Fireplace Screen

Located in Antwerp, BE

An incredible fire screen of functional art made of green edge glass with brass hinges and feet, circa 1900-1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Glass Floor Lamp by Barovier & Toso
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Glass Floor Lamp by Barovier & Toso

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Glass Floor Lamp by Barovier & Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Truly a Sculptural piece of functional art. Has a foot switch and a dimmer.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Corkscrew, Rosewood & Clear Wood, 1920s, France
French Art Deco Corkscrew, Rosewood & Clear Wood, 1920s, France

French Art Deco Corkscrew, Rosewood & Clear Wood, 1920s, France

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A must-have for any connoisseur of vintage European design and functional art objects.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Wood

Acrylic Framed Hermes "The Three Graces" Zoom 45 Silk Scarf by Alice Shirley
Acrylic Framed Hermes "The Three Graces" Zoom 45 Silk Scarf by Alice Shirley

Acrylic Framed Hermes "The Three Graces" Zoom 45 Silk Scarf by Alice Shirley

By Hermès

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A stunning piece of functional art, this Hermès ‘The Three Graces’ Zoom 45 Silk Scarf was designed by Alice Shirley and issued in 2020.

Category

2010s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

The two of us
The two of us

The two of us

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Tranquil Trinity
Tranquil Trinity

Tranquil Trinity

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Cherished
Cherished

Cherished

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Captivated
Captivated

Captivated

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Limitless
Limitless

Limitless

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Sky
Sky

Sky

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Charlotte
Charlotte

Charlotte

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Alexander Face
Alexander Face

Alexander Face

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Seasons Face
Seasons Face

Seasons Face

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Dancing in the moonlight
Dancing in the moonlight

Dancing in the moonlight

By Marco Olivier

Located in New York, US

Marco also offers structural art for architects and property developers, as well as functional art.

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Art Deco UFO Pendant Chandelier by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s
Art Deco UFO Pendant Chandelier by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s

Art Deco UFO Pendant Chandelier by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

The clean geometric silhouette reflects early European modernism and functional Art Deco aesthetics. The chrome has been polished and the electrical wiring renewed.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Japanese Lacquered Hibachi with Poppy Flowers in Gold and Silver Mak
Exceptional Japanese Lacquered Hibachi with Poppy Flowers in Gold and Silver Mak

Exceptional Japanese Lacquered Hibachi with Poppy Flowers in Gold and Silver Mak

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Provenance: Private collection, Japan An extraordinary example of functional art that bridges craftsmanship, seasonal symbolism, and the Japanese love for refined natural beauty.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper

American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co.
American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co.

American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co.

By Industrial Design

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic design,, Wonderful patina.. fully functional.. Art / sculpture.Hand delivery avail to New yORK cITY OR anywhere en route from buffalo NY

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

The sky visible at Honmonji TempleⅣ by Blue Tip Atelier
The sky visible at Honmonji TempleⅣ by Blue Tip Atelier

The sky visible at Honmonji TempleⅣ by Blue Tip Atelier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[Blue Tip atelier] "Blue Tip atelier" carefully develops "Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is close...

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

DANIELA - Fashion Bear Design
DANIELA - Fashion Bear Design

DANIELA - Fashion Bear Design

Located in PARIS, FR

The demand was so high I decided to leave my career job, and that was the best decision I could ever take , I have never been happier. Art satisfies my mind, heart and soul.I start...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

DANIELA - White Marble Bear Design
DANIELA - White Marble Bear Design

DANIELA - White Marble Bear Design

Located in PARIS, FR

The demand was so high I decided to leave my career job, and that was the best decision I could ever take , I have never been happier. Art satisfies my mind, heart and soul.I start...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Mid-20th Century Mortar & Pestle - Attr. to Seguso - Iridized Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Mortar & Pestle - Attr. to Seguso - Iridized Art Glass

Mid-20th Century Mortar & Pestle - Attr. to Seguso - Iridized Art Glass

By Livio Seguso

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Though unsigned, the refined form and quality of the glass suggest a strong attribution to Livio Seguso or Seguso Vetri d’Arte. A rare functional art object with a poetic, oceanic c...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mathilda by Blue Tip Atelier
Mathilda by Blue Tip Atelier

Mathilda by Blue Tip Atelier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[Blue Tip atelier] "Blue Tip atelier" carefully develops "Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is close...

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Mountains at Dawn by Blue Tip Atelier
Mountains at Dawn by Blue Tip Atelier

Mountains at Dawn by Blue Tip Atelier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[Blue Tip atelier] "Blue Tip atelier" carefully develops "Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is clos...

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

ICHIMATSU by Blue Tip atelier
ICHIMATSU by Blue Tip atelier

ICHIMATSU by Blue Tip atelier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[Blue Tip atelier] "Blue Tip atelier" carefully develops "Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is clos...

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs

Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Roanoke, VA

Sturdy and comfortable enough to use as seating. Functional art at its best.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Maurizio Tempestini Brass & Travertine "Geometric" Table Lamp, 1960s
Maurizio Tempestini Brass & Travertine "Geometric" Table Lamp, 1960s

Maurizio Tempestini Brass & Travertine "Geometric" Table Lamp, 1960s

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rarity. 24H to top of socket...Truly functional art / sculpture

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Futurist Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Plume Mirror by Courtney Kinnare, Contemporary Wall Sculpture in Resin, Acrylic
Plume Mirror by Courtney Kinnare, Contemporary Wall Sculpture in Resin, Acrylic

Plume Mirror by Courtney Kinnare, Contemporary Wall Sculpture in Resin, Acrylic

By Courtney Kinnare

Located in New York, NY

From the Spectra Mirrors series -- these functional art pieces build a color story through multiple layers of translucent tinted resin over a mirrored glass base.

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Acrylic

Mid-century Italian Murano Black Art Glass Bowl Signed Boudin Murano
Mid-century Italian Murano Black Art Glass Bowl Signed Boudin Murano

Mid-century Italian Murano Black Art Glass Bowl Signed Boudin Murano

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Perfect as a statement piece or functional art, this b owlembodies contemporary elegance and is signed, adding a personal touch that speaks to its authenticity and craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet
1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet

1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet

Located in Toronto, CA

Vintage 1970s Handpainted Mexican Cabinet from Mexico - the definition of functional art. The proud heron sits and waits in the mystical setting of palms and greenery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Blueberry by Blue Tip Atelier
Blueberry by Blue Tip Atelier

Blueberry by Blue Tip Atelier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[Blue Tip atelier] "Blue Tip atelier" carefully develops "Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is close...

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Fukurou(fuyu) by Blue Tip Atelier
Fukurou(fuyu) by Blue Tip Atelier

Fukurou(fuyu) by Blue Tip Atelier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[Blue Tip atelier] "Blue Tip atelier" carefully develops "Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is close...

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

Big Tree by Blue Tip Atelier
Big Tree by Blue Tip Atelier

Big Tree by Blue Tip Atelier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[Blue Tip atelier] "Blue Tip atelier" carefully develops "Imagine," "Dyed," "Disconnect," "Sew," and "Stab" one by one, and develops with the concept of "functional ART that is close...

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Textiles

Materials

Linen

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Functional Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of functional art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and brass. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of functional art now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of functional art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of functional art made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of functional art over the years, but those crafted by Jim Rose, Lionel Jadot and JZUZ Livingelements are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Functional Art?

The average selling price for a piece of functional art at 1stDibs is $4,285, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $34,145 for the highest priced.