nonutilitarian
adjective
non·util·i·tar·i·an
ˌnän-(ˌ)yü-ˌti-lə-ˈter-ē-ən 
: not utilitarian
especially
: characterized by or aiming at beauty or ornament rather than utility
His production over the years has included upholstery, suiting, and rugs, but most of his objects are strictly nonutilitarian. —
The Encyclopedia of American Art
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“Nonutilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonutilitarian. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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