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Peter 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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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 and founding member of The Memphis Group. Signed and dated 1984.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$440 Sale Price
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Peter Shire, Abstract Cups, Ceramic /Pottery, Splatter EXP Signature, Pop Art
By Peter Shire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have 2 ceramic cups, in splatter pattern. Both signed as shown, with EXP mark. You can buy them both, or to pick big handle or small handle, at list $ 250.00 each, for the well known Los Angeles...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memph...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
'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" long (to handle).
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work elu...
Category
2010s 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 16 1/2" wide x 29" long (to handle)
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA-based art...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects.
This work is from 1981 and is signed with Shire's customary "EXP" pottery (Echo Park Pottery...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic


