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
A Pair of Blue Glass Candle Photophores
Located in New York, NY
With blue hurricane shades on clear glass supports.
Glass
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
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
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
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
$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
Milan Pekař Crystalline Porcelain Vase Volume III, Yellow-Blue
By Milan Pekar
Located in Prague, CZ
Discover the Crystalline collection by Czech ceramicist Milan Pekař — a series of vessels where science and artistry meet in perfect balance. Through precise and painstaking experime...
Porcelain
$1,499Sale 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
$2,050
H 47.75 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
- This single Wrough Iron floor candelabrum by Arthur Umanoff has four candle stems forming a double “U”, the outer two of which are wrapped in cane. - The base is composed of an ups...
Iron
$450 / set
H 3.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Black Glass Scented Candle by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Vegan Soy Wax
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
We introduce CARDAMOMO scented candle inspired by the materials that nature offers us, each piece is a reminder of the way the brand interprets moderni...
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Hand-crafted Candlestick Large
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Linea candlestick large The Linea candlesticks derive their name from the creative act of making a line, the first expression of a design, and from its linearity as it transitions...
Glass
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