Results: Functional Art

(Source: livinator.com/functional-art-furniture) Walls are not the only place to enjoy art. How about sitting on a piece of art or propping your feet up on a sculpture? There are furniture makers and then there are furniture artists. These talented artists create custom works of art that are functional. Beautifully detailed tables, chairs and other items used in the home translate as art but they serve a function as well. Let's look at some of the major players in the world of functional art furniture. Did you hear about functional art before this survey?

Thought and creativity go into the making of these functional art pieces. Designed artfully with function in mind, these pieces are one-of-a-kind creations that are sure to add interest to your home. Let's consider money is not a limitation right now. Would you like to have one of these art pieces at home?

Furniture artists have a way with wood, bending and molding it to fit their designs. Sinuous curves and organic shapes are pleasing to the senses. Wood is molded to its best advantage to show its innate character. Some pieces are just too unique to be ignored. Can you mention any functional art artists?

Artists use a combination of materials to bring to life functional art that is a unique contrast of elements. The Hilla Shamia Design Studio combines cast aluminum and wood for a beautiful mixture of materials. Bae Se Hwa creates wood and acrylic tables that appear to be just standard furniture until you plug it in! The table and chairs are then transformed into mesmerizing illuminated works of art. Did you ever design any functional art pieces? If you did, please let us know some details about it in the comments below.

Wood, metal or glass…the medium of functional art is as variable as its creations. The artists that create these magnificent pieces of sculpture go above and beyond what is art. Not only is it beautiful, but it is useful. To display a work of functional art in your home is to truly embrace the artist's hard word and creativity. Do you actually own a functional art piece at home? If you do, please describe it for us in the comments below. Thanks.