Known for his innovative use of crystalline glazes on his ceramics and decorative vases, ceramicist Milan Pekar works in an enigmatic, experimental style that results in artistic, modern and practical furniture and objects.
Born in 1980 in Prague, Pekar studied ceramics and porcelain at the city’s Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (AAAD) and earned his MFA in 2006. He also studied at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, Finland in 2005. Since 2011, Pekar has worked as an assistant professor in the studio of ceramics and porcelain at AAAD.
In 2009, Pekar established his studio — Milan Pekar Studio — in Prague. For the past several years, his work has focused primarily on the development of specialized crystalline glazes in which crystals grow in constellations and clusters on ceramic surfaces. Although the process is not new, Pekar’s forward-looking design sensibility and use of unique color combinations in his porcelain urns, candle holders and other decorative objects truly distinguishes his work in the very crowded field of ceramics.
In addition to his vases, Pekar creates ceramic furniture “shaped from soft extruded profiles.” Described as a cross between sculpture and furniture, Pekar’s collection includes his quirky ceramic floor lamps and table lamps and tube-like stools which can double as side tables. Pekar has also collaborated with several designers to create his cabinets and dry bars. These pieces include the exotic wood and ceramic mosaic Gradient cabinet, which he designed with cabinet maker Jakub Vávra, and the multicolored Cabinet of Curiosities, which was created with Vávra and painter Lucie Jindrák Skrivánkova.
Pekar’s works have been exhibited internationally at galleries and museums throughout Europe and Asia. His pieces are also included in public collections at the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Grassi Museum and the Museum of Decorative Arts.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Milan Pekar decorative objects, seating and tables.
Large Woven Stoneware Bowl, Light Blue Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Woven Stoneware Bowl, Light Blue Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 55 x H 30 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware, light blue glaze....
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woven Stoneware Bowl, Pink Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Stoneware Bowl, Pink Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 49 x H 20 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware, pink glaze. Woven Milan Peka...
Ceramic, Stoneware
French Ceramist, Large Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
French ceramist. Large bowl in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in azure shades. Unique, high-quality ceramics. Mid-20th century. Measures: 31 x 12 cm. In excellent condition.
Ceramic
$1,395
H 2.5 in W 19 in D 4 in
American Craftsman Emil Milan Centerpiece Organic Wood Bowl 20th Century Design
By Emil Milan
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An iconic elongated sculptural wooden bowl in Walnut by Mid-Century master Emil Milan. Deeply cleaned and re-oiled.
Teak
Höganas Keramik, Bowl, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware bowl designed by Höganas Keramik, produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.6"H x 10.4"W x 8.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Earthenware
Kahler, Denmark, Glazed Stoneware Dish Bowl, circa 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, glazed stoneware dish bowl. circa 1940s. Stamped. Measures: 21.5 cm. X 3.5 cm. In perfect condition.
Eli Keller, Sweden, Unique Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, Japanese Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eli Keller (b. 1942), Sweden. Unique bowl in glazed stoneware. Japanese style. 21st Century. Measures: 18.5 x 8.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
Stoneware
Large Ceramic Shallow Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic shallow bowl circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic traditio...
Ceramic
"Diana and Stag, " Superb, High Style Art Deco Large Bronze Bowl by Ystad
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully sculpted and executed in bronze by the renowned Ystad foundry in Sweden, this very fine, large bowl depicts the goddess Diana, with bow in hand, racing ahead with hair fl...
Bronze
Axel Salto Glazed Stoneware Bowl, Mid-Century, Scandinavian
By Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto
Located in Bochum, NRW
An Axel Salto bowl with relief decor, made of glazed stoneware, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s. Maker's marks under the bottom. Carved signature: Salto Dimensions: Diameter 9.5 cm,...
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Bode Willumsen, 1950s
By Bode Willumsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped stoneware bowl in earthy Sung and Crystaline Glazes. It was designed by danish ceramist Bode Willumsen and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen in the late 1940s or ea...
Stoneware
Modernist Stoneware Bowl by Kähler Keramik, Gray Glaze, Denmark, 1980s
By Kähler, Kähler Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist stoneware centerpiece bowl by Kähler Keramik in 1988. Light gray spotted glaze and unglazed sandcolored ceramic material side by side in lined graphic patterns. To be used...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish Shaped Bowl Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny glazed ceramic fish shaped bowl or vide-poche fish sculpture, Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching fish figure sculpture / bowl has a beautiful design with yellow and navy blue acc...
Ceramic
Japanese Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Kitaoji Rosanjin Ex-Musuem Collection
By Rosanjin Kitaoji
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware round bowl with dramatic glaze made by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) circa first half of the 20th century. The low height bowl with wide opening and swell body resembles a...
Ceramic