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.
Woven Stoneware Side Table, Green Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Stoneware Side Table, Green Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Stoneware, green glaze. Woven Milan Pekař, Tereza Sluk...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tall Woven Stoneware Side Table by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Woven Stoneware Side Table by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 23 x H 75 cm Materials: Stoneware, blue glaze, pink glaze. Woven Milan Pekař, Tereza Sl...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woven Stoneware Side Table II, Green Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Stoneware Side Table II, Green Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 36 x H 45 cm Materials: Stoneware, green glaze. Woven Milan Pekař, Tereza S...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woven Stoneware Side Table by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Stoneware Side Table by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 23 x H 55 cm Materials: Stoneware, blue glaze, pink glaze. Woven Milan Pekař, Tereza Sluková...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Spanish Green Onyx Gueridon / Side Table, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern Onyx Stone Gueridon Table Spain, 1950s Eye-catching onyx side table with column pedestal round base holding a round top. It has an amazing color in gre...
Stone, Onyx
$2,701Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.43 in Dm 12.01 in
Spanish Carved Alabaster Gueridon Table / Side Table, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Alabaster Art Deco Gueridon Table Spain, 1940s Outstanding Gueridon Side Table / Drinks Table in Turned Alabaster. Manufactured at the Late Art Deco Period. Elegant al...
Alabaster
Sculptural Brutalist Marble Side Table by Jonathan Christian, France.
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Brutalist marble side table by Jonathan Christian.
Marble, Metal
Taz-M Contemporary Brass Marble Side Table by Jonathan Amar
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
A customizable guéridon side table designed with a marble tabletop and a marble base. Different heights and dimensions allow for various nesting layout possibilities. Finishes: Pol...
Marble, Brass
Spanish Alabaster Gueridon Table / Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gueridon Side Table / Drinks Table in Turned Alabaster, Spain, 1950s-1960s Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern Period. Elegant alabaster side table with round top and pedestal rou...
Alabaster, Brass
$2,046Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in Dm 19.69 in
Side Table White Marble, Water Natural Motif Decor Handmade in Italy by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
"BETWEEN DROP AND SEA" I think about water and the sea comes to me... Our company based in the beautiful Rimini, birthplace of the great director Federico Fellini, has made a natur...
Marble
Italian Postmodern Dark Green Marble Side Table
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Postmodern side drinks table with a grey gun-metal frame and dark green marble top, circa 1990s, Italy. A great table for drinks/cocktails in a convenient size. Very good condition as shown in images and video. All Dimensions: 21.75" Height to top of marble top. 23.5" Height to top of table frame. 14.5" Square frame Marble measures: 11.57" Square. Marble sphere ashtray box...
Marble, Metal
Oak Side Table, "Table Ellipse" by Designer Hoon Moreau
By Hoon Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
CURRENTLY ON COMMAND ONLY ( 8 weeks delay) Art furniture from "Tables Enchantées" model "Ellipse" by Designer Hoon Moreau. Solid oak. Crack sculptured on the top. Base sculptured an...
Oak
$10,231 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in
Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Side Table with Tuscan Green Patina
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star side table is cast in bronze and finished with a black and green patina that is an exclusive Tuscan s...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Oak Side Table from "Tables Enchantées" by Designer Hoon Moreau
By Hoon Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
On command only : Art furniture from "Tables Enchantées" by designer korean Hoon Moreau. Solid oak. Crack sculptured on the top. Base sculptured and tinted in nuances from black to n...
Oak
$11,500
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 18 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Tall Side Table from Eros Series, 1971
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, Carrara marble tall side table or console with top fitted on a conical base. This elegantly organic table has beautiful subtle veining throughout. Original Skipper label on underside. As the label attests, this Mangiarotti Carrara...
Carrara Marble
Fiore Brass Side Table by Gaspare Asaro
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Fiore table features three brass legs coming together at a central weld and then sprouting to hold a thick glass top. Shown in polished brass. Starting at $ 4,200 for standard ...
Brass