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The Shire Stallion
By Samuel Sidney
Located in Florham Park, NJ
The Book of the Horse
Samuel Sidney (1813 – 1883)
London, 1873
Cassell Petter & Galpin
Chromolithography
Man’s fascination with the horse has spanned many centuries. Admire...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Shire Mare
By Samuel Sidney
Located in Florham Park, NJ
The Book of the Horse
Samuel Sidney (1813 – 1883)
London, 1873
Cassell Petter & Galpin
Chromolithography
Man’s fascination with the horse has spanned many centuries. Admire...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Map of the Shire of Westergo in the Province of Friesland, the Netherlands, 1664
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Westergoa Olim Westrachia.'
Map of the shire of Westergo in the province of
Category
Antique 1660s Maps
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 11.62 in W 20.24 in D 0 in
Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Paint
H 8 in W 12 in D 2.75 in
'The Patch' Hanging Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Aluminum and stainless steel hanging sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015.
Approx: 48" diameter x 48
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Peter Shire Splatter Mug
By Peter Shire
Located in Richmond, VA
One-of-a-kind Splatter Mugs designed by Peter Shire. These functional and sculptural mugs are
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Steel Sculpture
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical large steel sculpture by the noted Memphis Echo Park California artist Peter Shire
Category
Early 2000s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Tall Peter Shire Splatter Mug
By Peter Shire
Located in Richmond, VA
One-of-a-kind Tall Splatter Mugs designed by Peter Shire. These functional and sculptural mugs are
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Bronze Teapot, 1982
By Peter Shire
Located in Dallas, TX
A large bronze sculpture titled 'Peach Teapot' by Peter Shire for Janus Gallery, 1982. Signed and
Category
Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Peter Shire Wexler Lounge Chair
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Peter Shire Wexler lounge chair upholstered in yellow velvet.
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Upholstered armchair by Peter Shire, 2018
Upholstered with Kvadrat Divina Fabric, Aluminum, Wood
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Peter Shire 1991 Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful whimsical metal sculpture from the noted California artist Peter Shire. It is signed and
Category
1990s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Peter Shire Elyssian Heights Floor Lamp
By Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
This Peter Shire Elyssian Heights floor lamp is a unique, one of a kind made in 1988. The light
Category
Late 20th Century American Memphis Group Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire
By Peter Shire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Southern California iconoclast Peter Shire. With its "beachball"-like corner sculptural element and over
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Peter Shire 1983 Postmodern Teapot, signed dated
By Peter Shire
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Memphis teapot by Peter Shire in 1983. Other similar model available (pictured as group
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire 1983 Postmodern Teapot, signed dated
By Peter Shire
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Memphis teapot by Peter Shire in 1983. Other similar model available (pictured as group
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
'Rocket' Bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987.
Birch solid core plywood and Abet Laminati Laminate
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Peter Shire Ceramic EXP Pottery 1997 Compote Bowl
By Peter Shire
Located in San Diego, CA
Compote or shallow bowl by Peter Shire, a Los Angeles-based artist and founding member of The
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
'Universal' Chair 'Blue & Black' by Peter Shire, 1994
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994
Steel and poly-chrome paint.
Black seat, blue back, green and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Universal' Chair 'Pink & Gray' by Peter Shire, 1994
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994
Steel and Polychrome Paint.
Pink seat, grey back, green & red
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Glazed Whiteware ceramic mug sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016.
Approx: 8 3/4" high x 13" wide x 23
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
'Scorpion Teapot' Ceramic Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Vintage Glazed Earthenware Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982.
Earthenware and Enameled Metal
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spouted teapot created by Los Angeles artist and designer of the Memphis Group, Peter Shire. Teapot
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
"The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" Book by William L. Shirer
By William L. Shirer
Located in valatie, NY
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, A History of Nazi Germany by William L. Shirer. New York
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
'Don't Jump until You Get to the Style' Coffee Table by Peter Shire, 1989
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Vintage Coffee Table by Peter Shire, 1989.
Glass Top with Steel and Stainless Steel base
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Peter Shire Micro Sculpture in Mixed Media, Early Aughts
By Peter Shire
Located in View Park, CA
Unique one of a kind tiny Peter Shire sculpture in mixed media ceramics from the early to mid
Category
Early 2000s North American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic
1978 Peter Shire Earthenware Post Modern Memphis Group Teapot
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Group, Peter Shire, circa 1978. Teapot measures 10.5" in height by 15" wide by 5.75" and is signed Shire
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Peter Shire teapot ceramic/pottery sculpture, Memphis style signed .
By Peter Shire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful post modern , Memphis style ceramic teapot for the well artist Peter Shire , signed EXP
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
'Nob Hill' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Glazed whiteware ceramic mug sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015.
Approximate measures: 11 3/4" high x
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
'Side Table 10' Side Table by Peter Shire, 1984
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage side table by Peter Shire, 1984.
Birch solid core plywood and Laminate.
Exact dimensions
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Laminate
'Side Table 9' Side Table by Peter Shire, 1984
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage side table by Peter Shire, 1984.
Birch solid core plywood and laminate.
Exact dimensions
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Bone Air Chair by Memphis Milano Designer Peter Shire
By Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Peter Shire bone chair designed and made in the Studio of Peter Shire, 1983. Only two of these
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
'Ascent of Talcum Powder' Outdoor Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2019
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large outdoor sculpture by Peter Shire, 2019.
Steel, stainless steel, and two part Polyurethane
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century horse portrait oil painting of a champion Shire mare
By Henry Frederick Lucas Lucas
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
: 25.5 inches x 31.5 inches
A wonderful painting of a dappled grey champion Shire mare named Rokeby
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.5 in W 31.5 in D 2.5 in
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in
Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and scarce work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 3 in W 7.15 in D 7.15 in
Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental skyhook Sculpture by Peter Shire, late 1980s. Indoors or Outdoors
By Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large, over 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, sculpture by artist Peter Shire. One of the original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
H 100 in W 70.25 in D 12 in
Ceramic Cactus Candlesticks by Peter Shire. Signed EXP 2000. Mint Condition.
By Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Whimsical cactus candle holders by the iconic post modern artist and designer, Peter Shire, Echo
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.5 in W 5.25 in D 8.5 in
Peter Shire, Abstract Cups, Ceramic /Pottery, Splatter EXP Signature, Pop Art
By Peter Shire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artist Peter Shire.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Limited Edition Signed & Dated Glass Sculpture / Vase by Peter Shire, circa 1990
By Peter Shire
Located in Skokie, IL
Peter Shire limited edition signed and dated glass sculpture / vase for Vistosi, Italy, Pedestal
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 2.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Tall Mug Sculpture, Dated 1981
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Peter Shire Ceramic Splatter Bowl for Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1984
By Peter Shire
Located in San Diego, CA
Splatter bowl for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art by Peter Shire, a Los Angeles-based artist
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Large Table Top Sculpture in Red, Yellow, Purple and Black, Signed
By Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Peter Shire Postmodern abstract table sculpture, 1989. Enameled steel and brushed steel. Signed and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
Post Modernist Color Pop Art Sculpture Memphis Milano Peter Shire LA Metal Art
By Peter Shire
Located in Surfside, FL
Peter Shire
Night Studio, 1989
Welded steel and aluminum metal sculpture with anodizing and two
Category
1980s Post-Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 27.25 in W 18 in D 15 in
Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982
By Rossi & Arcandi, Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a rare "Anchorage Teapot" by designer and artist Peter Shire. Rossi e Arcandi for Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Table 'Brazil' by Peter Shire, Memphis Milano, 1981
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in Berlin, DE
The 'Brazil' table was created in 1981 by designer Peter Shire for the Italian brand Memphis Milano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Peter Shire "Olympic Torch" Floor Lamp, 1980's
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Memphis Milano "Olympic Torch" lamp created for the Los Angeles Olympic village by Peter Shire
Category
Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Map of Warwickshire, England, Incl insets of Warwick and Coventry, c.1614
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Counti of Warwick the Shire Towne and Citie of Coventre described'. Map of
Category
Antique 1610s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 16.54 in W 21.46 in D 0 in
Bel Air Armchair, by Peter Shire for Memphis Collection
By Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Peter Shire
1982
Armchair in wood, wool fabrics.
The Bel Air chair is a tribute to the American
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Brazil Table Special Edition by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Brazil table special edition in lacquered wood by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano collection
Category
2010s Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 31.5 in
Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The anchorage teapot, was originally designed by Peter Shire in 1982. The Teapot is in brass with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Silver
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 19.69 in
Peter Shire: Original Memphis Milano Brazil Table in Lacquered Wood, Italy 1981
By Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
Peter Shire (b. 1947)
An imaginative and dynamic architectural console, dining table, and desk by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.25 in W 80 in D 31.25 in
Hollywood Special Edition Coffee Table by P. Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Hollywood special edition coffee table in metal and plastic by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 22.84 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Peninsula Metal and Glass Side Table, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collect.
By Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Peninsula side table in metal and glass, was originally designed in 1982 by Peter Shire for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Oil Painting of Family Picnic by the River with Horse & Dog by British Artist
By Gudrun Sibbons
Located in Preston, GB
shire horses. Born in 1925 in Annaberg, Germany, Sibbons fled Germany during World War II to England
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brazil Side Table, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Brazil side and console table in lacquered wood, was originally designed in 1981 by Peter Shire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal the shire for your home. Frequently made of metal, paper and steel, every the shire was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage the shire you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer the shire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A the shire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Peter Shire and William L. Shirer each produced at least one beautiful the shire that is worth considering.
How Much is a The Shire?
A the shire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $980, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
Questions About The Shire
- What is Peter Shire known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Peter Shire is known for creating bold furniture designs on his own as a part of the Memphis Group. One well-known piece is the 1982 Bel Air chair that featured vibrant colors, mismatched arms and a dramatic asymmetrical back. Shire also produces sculptures, public art and ceramics. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Peter Shire furniture and decorative objects.
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