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.
$772 / item
Small Pillar Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pillar stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d 15 x h 35 cm Materials: Glaze, clay handcrafted in the Czech Republic Also Available: different co...
Clay
$3,347 / item
Blue Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: W40 x D40 x H42 cm Materials: Glaze, clay Handmade in the Czech Republic Also available: Different colors and patterns. Established own studio...
Clay
$3,218 / item
Green Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: W30 x D30 x H40 cm Materials: Glaze, Porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic Also available: Different colors and patterns Establish...
Porcelain
$1,931 / item
Big Blue Lamp by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Big blue lamp by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d x h 80 cm Materials: Glaze, Clay handmade in the Czech Republic All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to th...
Porcelain
Small 1930s Stool by Otto Schulz with Great Patina
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern footstool by Otto Schulz for Boet with scrolled design in original vintage condition. beech, brown leather and brass nails, Measures: Length 25.5", width 13.5", h...
Beech
Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Small Stool
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ""scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of the Tab.u Collection, stools and tables with absolutely distinctive lines. The low Tab.u stool, the firstborn in the family, is a really versatile object. It is perfect in any environment and for all uses: around the table for an unexpected guest, in the bathroom to rest objects or towels, in the living room when there is no more room on the sofa or in the bedroom instead of the usual bedside table. Its elder brother, Big Tab.u is a traditional tall bar stool. It is stunning around a counter or a kitchen island, both at home or in the most glamorous clubs. The family is complete with the addition of the Tab.u Mirror and the Tab.u Lamp...
Aluminum
$1,638 / set
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Maiolica Coffee Pots by Pasquale Rubati, Milan, Circa 1770
By Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small coffee pots. Manufacture of Pasquale Rubati Milan, 1770 Circa Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). a) height 7.87 x 5.51 x 3.93 in (20 x 14 x ...
Maiolica
$355Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Mid Century Vintage White and Blue Big Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Really amazing shape of this vase. Only o...
Glass, Murano Glass
$1,132Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 36.62 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Baleri Italia Small Kin Kitchen Stool in Fabric by Radice Orlandini
By Radice Orlandini, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Kin chair takes inspiration from the Japanese Kintsugi technique, which tends to embrace the value of breakages rather than seeking to conceal them. Reflecting the Japanese tradi...
Fabric
Chakra Stool Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the boundaries of life. In this enchanting ritual - one wi...
Cane
Pillar Bar Stool 3 Legged Wood and Lacquered, Blue
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Pillar bar stool is a product with a unique design that stands out with its distinctive metal fusion detail. While it attracts attention with its solid and strong structure, it c...
Wood, Lacquer
$632 / item
H 14.97 in Dm 9.85 in
Plopp Stool by Zieta Prozessdesign, Golden Version 'Small' Heat Collection
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta, goldenversion Heat Collection Medium size 38 cm high, 25 cm diameter “Plopp” stool copper version is a stool designed by Zieta Prozessdesign which ...
Stainless Steel
Pillar Bar Stool 3 Legged Wood and Lacquered, Black
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Pillar bar stool is a product with a unique design that stands out with its distinctive metal fusion detail. While it attracts attention with its solid and strong structure, it c...
Wood, Lacquer
Lottie Stool, Small Shearling Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order gray shearling and red oak stool designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: shearling (available in custom fabric) Base: Red Oak (available in custom finish) Dimensions: ...
Oak
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
Vintage Ceramic Floor or Table Lamp Orange Glaze
Located in Verviers, BE
Dramatic Ceramic floor lamp orange glaze with a narrow neck In excellent condition and in full working order having recently been re-wired and provided with new fittings E27 And sa...
Ceramic
Blue Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: W40 x D40 x H42 cm Materials: Glaze, clay Handmade in the Czech Republic Also available: Different colors and ...
Clay
