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.
Soy Candle Inno 's' Cent, Dark Green by Milan Pekař, Amansoycandles
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Soy candle Inno(s)cent - dark green by Milan Pekar, Amansoycandles Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 7 cm Materials: Ceramic Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available in different co...
Ceramic
Soy Candle Inno 'S' Cent, Blue by Milan Pekař, Amansoycandles
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Soy candle inno(s)cent - blue by Milan Pekar, Amansoycandles Dimensions: 15x15x7 cm Materials: Ceramic Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available in different colors. T...
Ceramic
Candle Holder 002
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Candle holder for 2 candles. At the intersection of art, craft, and design, Concrete Poetics' debut collection of hand-cast cement sculptural furniture and accessories streamlines v...
Concrete, Cement
Italian 19th Century Baroque Pair of Candelabre
Located in palm beach, FL
Spectacular pair of gilded bronze candelabre. Seven candles can go on each candelabra, the decorations delicat of flowers with stones of colors in glass, gives all the charms of the ...
Bronze
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Torchere / Floor Candle Holder, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Floor standing candle holder in turned wood and iron nails, Spain, 1940s. Eye-catching floor candle holder in pine wood. It has squared s...
Wrought Iron
$1,794 / item
H 23 in W 8 in D 8 in
Candlesticks Plate II in White Marble Handcrafted in India By Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mathieu designed these elegant candlesticks for Stephanie Odegard Co. Ltd. Solid pieces of marble are turned to create these delicate designs namely Ove, Flute, Plat I and Plat ...
Marble
Saffron Candle Holder Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Candle Holder Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them f...
Brass
Blackbuck Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Blackbuck Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Blackbuck is an animal revered across cultures, and in India symbolic of purity and the divine. Our collection of ca...
Brass
Candlesticks Flute in Marble Handcrafted in India By Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mathieu designed these elegant candlesticks for Stephanie Odegard Co. Ltd. Solid pieces of marble are turned to create these delicate designs namely Ove, Flute, Plat I and Plat ...
Marble
Candle Holder 003
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Candle holder for 2 candles. At the intersection of art, craft, and design, Concrete Poetics' debut collection of hand-cast cement sculptural furniture and accessories streamlines v...
Concrete, Cement
Saffron Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them f...
Brass
$364 / item
H 5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Contemporary Silver Plated Candle Candle Stands Lava Stone by Natalia Criado
By Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily rituals with our exquisite candle holder. Meticulously handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette tapers at the top for a sleek and minimal aesthetic....
Silver Plate
$350 / item
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 10.5 in
Emerald Garden Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Emerald Garden Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal A metamorphosis from inspiration to sculptural form, the ‘Emerald Garden’ twists and rises in rhythmic movement, mu...
Brass
Candlesticks Ove in Marble Handcrafted in India By Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mathieu designed these elegant candlesticks for Stephanie Odegard Co. Ltd. Solid pieces of marble are turned to create these delicate designs namely Ove, Flute, Plat I and Plat ...
Marble