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, 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
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
Vanilla Lune Candle by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Vanilla Lune from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection summons the shimmering purity of moonlight on water. The classic, creamy scent of vanilla warms and soothes, creating a mood o...
Silver
Blue Eye Candle Box
Located in Paris, FR
Candle box Blue Eye made in porcelain with a porcelain blue eye on the lid. In deep blue finish porcelain with 24-karat gold-plated pattern. Include par...
Gold Plate
A Pair of Blue Glass Candle Photophores
Located in New York, NY
With blue hurricane shades on clear glass supports.
Glass
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
Kosta Boda Contrast Candle Blue Coast Bloom
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The Contrast candle in Coastal Bloom has notes of Sheer Lemon, Aromatic Rosemary, Red Currant, Fresh Jasmine, Raw Honey Nectar, Sea Salt Accord, Green Leafy Stems, Earthy Geranium, a...
Crystal
Sweetsop Candle / Green
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
Ceramic
$1,507Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Torchere / Floor Candle Holder, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural floor standing candle holder in turned wood and iron nails, Spain, 1940s. Eye-catching floor candle holder in pine wood. It ha...
Wrought Iron
Blue Eye Gold Candle Box
Located in Paris, FR
Candle box blue eye gold made in porcelain with a porcelain blue eye on the lid. In porcelain with 24-karat gold-plated finish. Include paraffin wax with...
Gold Plate
Tullia Candle
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
Ceramic
Emerald Green Ceramic Candle Holder, Denmark, 1970s
By Frølich, Hegnetslund, Saxbo, Jette Hellerøe, Einar Johansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lovely Scandinavian organic modern shiny emerald and sea foam green candle holder by Danish ceramic artist Lene Beier (1945-2018). Small circular ledges around top and base. Stunning...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Set of Green Vintage Candle Holders
By Memphis Milano
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A sculptural trio of candle holders crafted in polished green marble. with layered glass discs for a refined, architectural silhouette. Designed to hold standard taper candles.
Marble
Vintage Rustic Stoneware Green Candle Sconce, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Rörstrand, Höganäs Keramik, Michael Andersen & Son, Lehmann
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Circular open stoneware bottle neck candle sconce produced in the 1960s by Lehmann Keramik. Rustic dark and unglazed on the outside with speckled bright green glaze on the inside. Or...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware