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
Woven High Fired Stoneware Mirror by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven High-Fired Stoneware Mirror by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 65 x H 15 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware, light blue glaze, pink glaze,...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woven High Fired Stoneware Mirror by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven High-Fired Stoneware Mirror by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 65 x H 15 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware, light blue glaze. Woven Mila...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woven High Fired Stoneware Mirror by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven High-Fired Stoneware Mirror by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 65 x H 15 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware, light blue glaze, pink glaze,...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Woven Stoneware Flower Vase by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Woven Stoneware Flower Vase by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 54 x W 42 x H 45 cm Materials: Stoneware, coloured engobe, transparent glaze. Woven M...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tall Woven Stoneware Flower Vase by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Woven Stoneware Flower Vase by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 34 x W 33 x H 66 cm Materials: Stoneware, engobe, transparent glaze. Woven Milan Pekař...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woven High Fired Stoneware Flower Vase by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven High-Fired Stoneware Flower Vase by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 33 cm Materials: Stoneware, coloured engobe, transparent glaze. Wo...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woven Stoneware Flower Vase by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Stoneware Flower Vase by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 26 x W 26 x H 38 cm Materials: Stoneware, engobe, transparent glaze. Woven Milan Pekař, Ter...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tall Woven High Fired Stoneware Sculpture by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Woven High-Fired Stoneware Sculpture by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 45 x W 59 x H 115 cm Materials: Stoneware, green glaze, white crystalline gla...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,413
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Abstract White Stoneware Ceramic Vase or Sculpture by Hervé Rousseau La Borne
By Hervé Rousseau
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Hervé Rousseau Abstract white stoneware ceramic vase by the French artist. Original brutal form with white ceramic glaze. Signed at the base Measures: Height 30cm, large ...
Ceramic
$500
H 11.75 in W 8 in D 7 in
Large Majolica Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a Woman with Flowers, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large colorful polychrome hand-made ceramic Italian Moorish bust vase or planter of a woman with a flower turban crown. Handmade and glazed in brilliant reds, greens, and yellows, this sculpture depicts the head of a lady wearing a glazed red crown topped with bright red bulbs. She wears circular yellow earrings, red lipstick, and a red necklace...
Ceramic, Paint
$647 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
“Fit Mirror” Travertine Marble and Rusty Iron Minimalist Mirror by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Mirror is a minimalist style mirror consisting of three treated Travertine marble pieces as a base. The back part of the mirror is made of a rusty i...
Marble, Travertine, Iron
Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shiva flower vase by Ettore Sottsass was designed in 1973 following the inspiration garnered from his love for Catalan women w...
Ceramic
Bronze Table Mirror and Picture Frame
Located in London, GB
Organic table mirror pivots into a picture frame by touch. The bronze has been cast into a relief of natural lines inspired by Art Nouveau depicting a landscape and sunset. The frame...
Bronze
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
$946 / item
H 20.08 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Wise Mirror Bikita, Modern Tribal Mask, black base, Brown solid Walnut wood
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A functional mirror for a dressing room, or wooden masks and sculpture for your living or your entrance. The drop-shaped mask Bikita is made of solid beech wood stained Canaletto walnut, with a brass element on the mirror. The base is an iron stand black lacquered, but upon request it is possible to have a metal wall hook. The project Wise Mirrors recalls the 3 Wise Men...
Brass
$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
Liquid Mirror, High Gloss, by Alexey Krupinin
By Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
The "Liquid" mirror series is a captivating collection inspired by fluid movements. With unique shapes and vibrant finishes, these mirrors create a mesmerizing visual experience. The...
Mirror, Acrylic, Plaster
Mirror, Multicolor, High Gloss, by Alexey Krupinin
By Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
Made to Order Lead time 3-4 weeks Custom sizes, proportions, and finishes are available to suit your vision. Please note that all my mirrors are one-of-a-kind creations, and the ima...
Mirror, Acrylic, Foam
$11,680 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 5.12 in
Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Marco Zanini, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase was designed by Marco Zanini in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He ...
Glass
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.