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.
$694 / item
Ceramic Lamp, Large by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic lamp - large by Milan Pekar Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 40 cm Materials: Ceramic Hand-made in the Czech Republic. Also available in different colors. All our lamps can be...
Ceramic
$694 / item
Ceramic Lamp, Small by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic lamp - small by Milan Pekar Dimensions: 25x25x30 cm Materials: Ceramic Hand-made in the Czech Republic. Also available in different colors. All our lamps can be wir...
Ceramic
$1,703 / item
Black Lamp by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black lamp by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D x H 65 cm Materials: Glaze, clay Handmade in the Czech Republic All our lamps can be wired according to each...
Clay
$1,965 / 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
Elise 60 Floor Lamp in Black Marble by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The timeless Elise lamp pays tribute to the advent of the machine age. Its refined machined marble base, combined with its towering frosted acrylic diffuser...
Marble
$1,096Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 35.82 in W 8.26 in D 17.72 in
Lumina ClassiC Black Daphine Led Floor Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Metal
Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
By Denis Castaing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022. - Born in...
Ceramic
1950s Italian Ceramic Floor Lamp (SATURDAY SALE)
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian floor lamp adorned with several glazed ceramic vessels in highly stylized asymmetric form. separated by diabolo form hourglass brass spacers and standing on a black me...
Brass
Bent Wood Tall Arc Lamp, Black Finish by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This arc lamp stands over 6 ft tall and has been finished in coal black to have a strong presence that complements its size. Abstract bent wood design surrounds the solid wood lamp...
Ash, Bentwood
$1,130Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 39.38 in
Lumina Flo Lounge Floor Lamp in Black by Foster+Partners
By Foster+Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
LED light for floor, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on the base by 120°. 3W-LED which you can switch on with one c...
Aluminum
$452
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
Big Mug for Bennington Potters
By Bennington Potters
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial coffee or cocoa mug with golden matte glaze.
Ceramic
$1,173Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 43.31 in
Lumina Flo Floor Lamp in Black by Foster+Partners
By Foster+Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
LED lights for floor, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on the base by 120°. 6W-LED which you can switch on with one ...
Aluminum
$6,251 / item
H 66.93 in W 25.2 in D 7.88 in
Modern Opposite Portable Floor Lamp, Black Marble Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Opposite Portable Floor Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Opposite portable floor lamp redefines modern lighting with a balan...
Marble, Brass, Steel
$1,173Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 35.82 in W 8.26 in D 17.72 in
Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Soft Black by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Metal
Firmamento Milano Small Equilibrio Table Lamp by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. The only way to deceive gravity is balance” MDL Table lamp in two sizes distinguished by the opaline blown glass diffuser that see...
Steel