Peter Shire Furniture
Color: Beige
Creator: Peter Shire
Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and scarce work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) o...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Hollywood Steel Coffee Table, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Hollywood laminated and lacquered steel coffee table, designed in 1983 by Peter Shire.
Peter Shire is a Los Angeles artist. Shire was born in the Echo Park district of Los Angel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Steel
'The Patch' Hanging Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Aluminum and stainless steel hanging sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015.
Approx: 48" diameter x 48" high
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work eludes all attempt...
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2010s American Post-Modern Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Laurel Table Lamp (EU) 220 Volts, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Laurel Table light is wired with EU voltage accessibility, and originally designed in 1985 by Peter Shire. The light fixture is in sheet steel, painted dark-blue, purple, green a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Steel
'Universal' Chair 'Pink & Gray' by Peter Shire, 1994
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994
Steel and Polychrome Paint.
Pink seat, grey back, green & red arms, black stretcher bars.
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whos...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Steel
'Don't Jump until You Get to the Style' Coffee Table by Peter Shire, 1989
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Vintage Coffee Table by Peter Shire, 1989.
Glass Top with Steel and Stainless Steel base with Two Part Polyurethane Paint.
Exact dimensions avail. upon request.
Peter Shir...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Dated 1984
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects.
This work is from the early 1980s and is signed with Shire's "Made in Echo Park" "(Echo Park Pottery...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects.
This work is from the early 1980s and is signed with Shire's customary "EXP Pottery" (Echo Park Pottery...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Dated 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects.
This work is from the late 1970s and is signed with Shire's customary "EXP" pottery (Echo Park Pottery...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Dated 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memph...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memph...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl
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Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982
By Peter Shire, Rossi & Arcandi
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Peter Shire Pair of Memphis Milano Ceramic Splatter Mugs, 2012
By Peter Shire
Located in View Park, CA
2 ceramic handmade mugs with multicolored paint splatter by veteran Memphis artist Peter Shire. These are hand painted so no two are the same. Limited edi...
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Peter Shire Coffee Table, Multi Color Steel & Aluminum with Oval Glass Top
By Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Post Modern coffee table by Peter Shire, Los Angeles, early 1980s. Multi color enameled steel and aluminum base with the original oval glass top. No chips or significant scratches to the top. The base is in very good condition with few if any signs of use. Designed and made circa 1984. Shire was part of the original Memphis...
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H 15.75 in W 55.5 in D 27.5 in
Peter Shire EXP Signed Ceramic Pottery Splatter Mug Cup Sculpture, Early 1980s
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Located in Studio City, CA
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Located in Studio City, CA
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By Peter Shire, Murano 5, Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
A message from Donna Shire (dictated to by her father Peter):
“Hello Augustus,
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Early Post Modern Decorative Teapot by Peter Shire
By Peter Shire
Located in New York, NY
Lovely post modern teapot by Peter Shire. An early work, it is marked on the bottom with the date 1979, and predates Mr. Shire's association with Me...
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Peter Shire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Peter Shire furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Peter Shire furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 51 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 16 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Peter Shire were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Richard Meier, Michael Graves (b.1934), and Barry Kieselstein-Cord. Prices for Peter Shire furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $100 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,850.
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Questions About Peter Shire Furniture
- What is Peter Shire known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Peter Shire is known for creating bold furniture designs on his own as a part of the Memphis Group. One well-known piece is the 1982 Bel Air chair that featured vibrant colors, mismatched arms and a dramatic asymmetrical back. Shire also produces sculptures, public art and ceramics. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Peter Shire furniture and decorative objects.