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Peter Max Furniture

American, German, b. 1937

Born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin in 1937, psychedelic Pop art icon Peter Max spent the first part of his childhood in Shanghai after his parents emigrated from Germany to flee the Nazis. While there, Max developed his deep interest in American pop culture — namely comic books, jazz and cinema. Max’s paintings, graphic design, prints and illustrations, which were inspired by these interests, were also informed by his experience with synesthesia, a sensory condition that causes him to see music and hear color.

After relocating to Haifa, Israel, then Paris, where he spent a significant amount of time in sketching classes at the Louvre, a teenage Max and his family finally moved to the United States, settling in Brooklyn. Max enrolled in the Art Students League of New York in 1956, training under Frank J. Reilly, and then the School of Visual Arts. Throughout art school, Max focused on photorealism, but he found the style too restrictive. When he graduated and opened his graphic design studio with friends in 1962, he began experimenting with abstraction and color — just in time for the psychedelic era.

The technicolor works for which Max would become known are characterized by big and bold graphic qualities — not dissimilar to what you’d find in his beloved comic books. Some deeper themes emerged across his work too: Max spent a good portion of the 1960s and 1970s creating his signature cosmic style, inspired by his fascination with astronomy and Eastern philosophies.

For Max and his partners, the graphic design business was highly successful, with commissions rolling in from advertising agencies, magazines and even Hollywood in the form of movie posters. The artist was featured on the cover of Life in 1969, and by the 1970s, he was practically a household name.

Max's body of work extended into product design, including a line of clocks for General Electric, while his domination of the commercial art scene continued for decades. He was commissioned to paint a postage stamp honoring the World’s Fair of 1974 (Expo ‘74); a Statue of Liberty series in which some proceeds went on to fund the statue’s restoration; posters and other advertising materials for major events like the Super Bowl, the U.S. Open and the Grammys; a Dale Earnhardt race car; and even the hull of the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship.

Commercial activities aside, Max has long been the subject of many museum exhibitions, from his first solo show in 1970, “The World of Peter Max,” at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco to 2016's “Peter Max: 50 Years of Cosmic Dreaming” at the Tampa Museum of Art in Florida. Today, his work belongs to the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and other institutions.

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Creator: Peter Max
"Sailing New Worlds" Limited Edition Lithograph by Peter Max - 1976
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition lithograph (83 of 300) Colors are very vibrant and bright Hand signed "Peter Max" in pencil in lower right hand corner Professionally framed and matted. Framed dimens...
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Wood

Peter Max Love Ashtray New York, 1960s
By Peter Max
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rich, vibrant colors of green, red, orange, and yellow adorn this 1960s Peter Max "Love" ashtray, marked Genuine China by Iroquois, Syracuse, NY.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Ceramic

"Umbrella Man" Serigraph on Wove Paper by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition serigraph on wove paper (314 of 495) "Peter Max 2015" embossed seal in lower left Colors are very vibrant and bright Hand signed "Max" in pencil in lower right hand c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Other

"Abstract Flowers I" Serigraph on Wove Paper by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
"Abstract Flowers I" serigraph on wove paper by Peter Max, circa 2017. The piece is a unique work with very vibrant and bright colors and is hand signed "Max" in lower right hand co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Acrylic, Wood

"Two Sages Looking at Sunrise" Serigraph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition serigraph (65 of 495) "Peter Max 2017" embossed seal in lower left Colors are very vibrant and bright Hand signed "Max" in pencil in lower right hand corner Profe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Other

"Face and Sunset" Limited Edition Serigraph by Peter Max 1972
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
-Limited edition "Face and Sunset" serigraph -Colors are very vibrant and bright -Hand signed "Max" in pencil in lower right hand corner, numbered 21 of 100 in lower left -Professio...
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Wood

Peter Max Pop Art Wristwatch
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Petet Max wristwatch with leather band, circa 1988. Pop Art dial face with white acrylic bezel and a size "18" blue faux ostrich skin leather band. Hard to find and super...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Peter Max Furniture

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Metal

Peter Max Pop Art Wristwatch
Peter Max Pop Art Wristwatch
$425 Sale Price
26% Off
Original Acrylic Painting by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Water Mill, NY
Original acrylic on paper H32"x W28" Framed.. Given by Peter Max to a friend
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1980s American Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Acrylic

Homage to Picasso, Group of 4 Pater Max Lithographs
By Peter Max
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These lithographs are from the series entitled, "Homage to Picasso" by Peter Max. The collection entails 4 etchings of nude scenes on woven paper. They are in a 1" custom frame and e...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Peter Max Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Toulouse Lautrec by Peter Max in Peach Pink, Signed and Framed
By Peter Max
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the largest of the Toulouse Lautrec portraits by famed artist Peter Max in peach pink. Professionally framed, signed and numbered.
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1960s American Modern Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Peter Max Toulouse Lautrec 2 Signed Pop Art Retro Vintage Lithograph Poster 1967
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A psychedelic retro lithograph titled "Toulouse Lautrec 2" by iconic pop artist Peter Max. Hand signed in red felt tip marker on the mid bottom. Printed on premium paper and copyrigh...
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1960s Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Vintage "South Coast Village" Poster by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "South coast village, Santa Ana, California" poster by Peter Max, circa 1973. The poster announces the grand opening of the shopping center in Augu...
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

1960's Rare Signed Psychedelic Peter Max Enamel Serving Pot
By Peter Max
Located in Redding, CT
1960's Rare Signed Pschedelic Peter Max Enamel Serving Pot. We are not sure of the pattern of this china. In a fabulous apple green enamel. We found out in research that in 1967, the...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Peter Max Pop Art Ceramic Ashtray by Iroquois
By Iroquois, Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Peter Max pop art ceramic ashtray by Iroquois of Syracuse, NY, circa 1980s. There are three different ashtrays available; all are in excell...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Ceramic

"Toulouse-Lautrec" Collage Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool "Toulouse-Lautrec" collage lithograph by Peter Max, circa 1960s. The print is floating on a gold mat background and overall measures 16.75" x 21" (image is 9.75" x 15.75...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Two Peter Max Op Pop Mod Disco Era Mens Wide Ties
By Peter Max
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two brightly colored ties in abstract design by Peter Max. On the wide side 4.75" at 54" long. Sold and labeled by famous mid west clothing store Hughes Hatcher Suffrin. Signed with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Peter Max Furniture

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Silk

Peter Max Homage to Picasso Volume 5 Etching XX Modern Signed 1993 Framed
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too in Michigan is offering this modern inspired artwork titled Homage to Picasso Volume 5 Etching XX by Peter Max. Signed in pencil with an a...
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1990s Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Heart Poster Signed by Peter Max & Andre Agassi
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage “Grand Slam for Children A Concert for Tomorrow” / Heart lithograph poster signed by Peter Max and tennis great, Andre Agassi, circa 1995. The concert was held at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, NV on September 30, 1995 and featured Elton John, Robin Williams, Kenny G, Michael Bolton...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Peter Max Signed "Orange Liberty" Poster
By Peter Max
Located in Astoria, NY
Peter Max (American, b. 1937), "Orange Liberty", Corcoran Gallery of Art Poster, 1981, signed and dated in ink to top, inscribed "For Ruthie / Peter Max" to lower border, in black me...
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1980s North American Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Peter Max Signed Serigraph Collection – Framed with COA (Set of 3)
By Peter Max
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vibrant collection of three large serigraphs by the iconic pop artist Peter Max, each hand-signed in the bottom right and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. These limite...
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Late 20th Century American Peter Max Furniture

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Acrylic, Lacquer

Modern Art Signed Print Liberty by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous signed print by Peter Max. Framed, autographed. Signed
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1980s American Modern Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Metal

"Angel with Sun on Blends" Unique Mixed Media in Acrylic by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper from the Peter Max Studio, circa 2006. The piece is a unique work with very vibrant and bright colors and is hand si...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Acrylic, Wood

Peter Max Karma 50/100
By Peter Max
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Max Original Karma 50/100 dated 1971. Paper Size is 30 x 22" and image size is 29 x21" tall. Nice condition with no fading or damage.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Vintage 1960's Peter Max Psychedelic Pop Art Glass Bowl
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pop-art Peter Max glass bowl dating from the 1960's. Wonderful form and design. Signed on the inner surface. In excellent shape with no conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Peter Max Furniture

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Glass

Peter Max Liberty Head II on Blends Signed Mixed Media on Paper Framed 2000s
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary mixed-media lithography with acrylic painting on paper titled "Liberty Head II on Blends" by famed artist Peter Max. Hand signed in acrylic by artist bottom right. Circa early 2000s. Honoring the country that Peter Max loves...
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Early 2000s American Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Peter Max "Impressions of a Landscape" Serigraph Signed Original Frame COA
By Peter Max
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Art Acquisitions Of Peter Max " Impressions of a L...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Peter Max Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Signed Peter Max "Flag With Heart" Original Painting
By Peter Max
Located in West Hartford, CT
Celebrate the spirit of America with this original "Flag With Heart" painting by iconic Pop artist Peter Max. Signed on lower right and COA present.
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Early 2000s Peter Max Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Vintage "The Challenge" Poster by Peter Max Central Park Road Race, 1988
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "The Challenge" poster by Peter Max, circa 1988. The poster was for a 10K road race in Central Park, NYC to benefit special needs runners. The poster is...
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Peter Max Framed Scarf
By Peter Max
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a scarf made by renowned artist Peter Max. One of the most famous and recognizable artists of the 1960s. His iconic psychedelic artwork was th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Peter Max Furniture

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Silk

Pair of Etchings by Peter Max V3 X and XI
By Peter Max
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of rare framed etchings by Peter Max (American b. 1937) V3 X and XI. In the manner of Picasso each color pencil signed lower ce...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Peter Max Furniture

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Linen, Plexiglass, Giltwood, Paper

Pair of Etchings by Peter Max V3 X and XI
Pair of Etchings by Peter Max V3 X and XI
$4,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Limited Edition Print by Peter Max "Dega Man"
By Peter Max
Located in Pasadena, TX
Limited edition print by Peter Max Dega Man 1990" Limited edition print : Serigraph on Paper Framed : 18 x 22.50 in Certificate of Authenticity.
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Peter Max Furniture

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Paper

Peter Max furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Peter Max furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Alexander Calder, Keith Haring, and C. Jeré Artisan House. Prices for Peter Max furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,295 and can go as high as $2,295, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,295.
Questions About Peter Max Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Max is originally from Berlin, Germany. During World War II, his family lived in Shanghai, China. As an adult, the artist lived in Haifa, Israel; Paris, France; and New York, New York. You can shop a range of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Max is an artist known for creating colorful pop art compositions. He was born on October 19, 1937, in Berlin, Germany, and eventually made Brooklyn, New York his home. Some of his most famous works include Without Borders, Blushing Beauty, Better World and Love. Shop a range of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Peter Max was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1937. However, he spent the first part of his childhood in Shanghai, China, after his parents emigrated from Germany to flee the Nazis. While there, Max developed his deep interest in American pop culture, namely comic books, jazz and cinema. Shop a collection of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Peter Max is no longer painting. Reportedly, he stopped painting in 2015 due to health problems. Some of the artist's most famous works include Without Borders, Blushing Beauty, Better World, Deco Lady and Flag with Heart. Find a variety of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The kind of art that is associated with Peter Max is colorful and bold — the psychedelic Pop art that characterizes the majority of the German-born American artist's paintings and prints owes to an interest in comic books, jazz and films that he developed in his youth. Max's work is also informed by his experience with synesthesia, a sensory condition that causes him to see music and hear color. Find a collection of original Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Max uses a variety of media to produce his colorful compositions. Many of his pieces are paintings. He also produces collages, prints, sculptures, digital art and films. During the course of his career, he received commissions to create posters for the Super Bowl, the Grammys and the U.S. Open. Shop a collection of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a Peter Max is real, conduct research using trusted online resources. For paintings, you can compare the artist's signature on your piece to images of authentic paintings. Signature comparisons can also be useful when authenticating prints, as can comparing the image size and numbering to information shared in reputable catalogues. Because there are many convincing counterfeits of the artist's work, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer assist you with the authentication process. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Peter Max art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Max is best known for producing vibrant, bold paintings that draw inspiration from psychedelic and pop art. His famous works like Without Borders, Blushing Beauty, Better World and Love are popular contemporary wall art and are often sold as prints and posters. Shop a selection of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    How much a Peter Max painting is worth will be determined by its condition, the presence of a signature, size and other factors. Born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin in 1937, psychedelic Pop art icon Peter Max spent the first part of his childhood in Shanghai after his parents emigrated from Germany to flee the Nazis. While there, Max developed a deep interest in American pop culture — namely comic books, jazz and cinema — that would inform his bold and graphic paintings. His prints can be found for less than approximately $1,000 but his paintings have sold for between $10,000 and $20,000 over the years. Find original Peter Max paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Peter Max's connection to the Statue of Liberty is that he created multiple paintings of the famous landmark. He made the first one for America's Bicentennial on July 4, 1976. You can shop a range of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.

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