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What is Peter Shire known for?
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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 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 Memphis Group. Signed and dated 1997.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 const...
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 1999 . He is known for the teapots .
Category
1990s 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 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
