Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is Peter Shire known for?
1 Answer

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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Related Questions
- Where is Peter Max from?1 Answer
- What does Peter Clark do?1 Answer
- Who is Peter Max?1 Answer
- What did Peter Voulkos create?1 Answer
- What nationality is Peter Anton?1 Answer
Shop for Peter Shire Ceramics on 1stDibs
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
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
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
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 crafted by Echo Park Pottery in Los Angeles using slab construction and individuall...
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$160 / item
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 crafted by Echo Park Pottery in Los Angeles using slab construction and individually han...
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$135 / item