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Creator: Peter Shire
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979

Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 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...

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

'Scorpion Teapot' Ceramic Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982
'Scorpion Teapot' Ceramic Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982

'Scorpion Teapot' Ceramic Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Large Vintage Glazed Earthenware Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982. Earthenware and Enameled Metal construction, Hand-Built. Approx: 15 1/2" high x 12" wide x 25" long Peter Shire: ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Metal

'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016
'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016

'Belmont' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Glazed Whiteware ceramic mug sculpture by Peter Shire, 2016. Approx: 8 3/4" high x 13" wide x 23" long (to handle). Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work elu...

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2010s American Post-Modern Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

'Nob Hill' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015
'Nob Hill' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015

'Nob Hill' Ceramic Mug Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Glazed whiteware ceramic mug sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015. Approximate measures: 11 3/4" high x 16 1/2" wide x 29" long (to handle) Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based art...

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2010s American Post-Modern Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982
Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982

Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982

$4,850

H 15.75 in W 13.5 in D 5.75 in

Peter Shire Anchorage Teapot for Memphis, 1982

By Peter Shire, Rossi & Arcandi

Located in Kansas City, MO

This is a rare "Anchorage Teapot" by designer and artist Peter Shire. Rossi e Arcandi for Memphis, Milano, 1982. The teapot is completely original and shows signs of wear to be expec...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

White Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture by Steen Ipsen
White Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture by Steen Ipsen

White Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture by Steen Ipsen

By Steen Ipsen

Located in New York, NY

Organic 9, 2013 (Ceramic; Unique, C. 11 in. h x 10.5 in. w x 8 in. d, Object No.: 3645) Steen Ipsen was born in 1966 in Denmark and lives and works in Copenhagen. He graduated in 19...

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2010s Danish Peter Shire Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

Enamel Ceramic Sculpture by Abele Jacopi Signed Lenci, Italy
Enamel Ceramic Sculpture by Abele Jacopi Signed Lenci, Italy

Enamel Ceramic Sculpture by Abele Jacopi Signed Lenci, Italy

By Lenci

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel ceramic sculpture by Abele Jacopi (1882-1957) signed Lenci. Art Deco period, Italy, circa 1950.

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock
19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock

19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century sponge ware butter crock in very good condition.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle
19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle

19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine example of unusual spongeware is in good condition with the original metal handle. The lid is also original to the piece.

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Peter Shire 1991 Abstract Metal Sculpture
Peter Shire 1991 Abstract Metal Sculpture

Peter Shire 1991 Abstract Metal Sculpture

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 21 in W 23 in D 9 in

Peter Shire 1991 Abstract Metal Sculpture

By Peter Shire

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful whimsical metal sculpture from the noted California artist Peter Shire. It is signed and dated 1991 lower edge on one side. The sculpture is in good condition with some min...

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1990s American Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 bottles available, sold separately. Different sizes.

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1880s French Country Antique Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Butter Crock
19th Century Spongeware Butter Crock

19th Century Spongeware Butter Crock

$875

H 4.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

19th Century Spongeware Butter Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handmade and painted butter crock was found in Pennsylvania and is in good condition with the exception of the old repairs to the lid. The base has n...

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano
Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano

Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The anchorage teapot, was originally designed by Peter Shire in 1982. The Teapot is in brass with plated silver, and is also available in solid 925 silver. Prices may vary for the st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Brass, Silver

California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase
California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase

California Studio Organic Pottery Vessel Brush Pot Vase

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Studio organic pottery vessel brush pot vase with incised Geometric pattern. A very nice California studio pottery earthenware vase with beautiful grayish blue and brown earth tones. The vase has a wonderful free form design featuring abstract stroke...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Previously Available Items
Peter Shire Pair of Memphis Milano Ceramic Espresso Mugs
Peter Shire Pair of Memphis Milano Ceramic Espresso Mugs

Peter Shire Pair of Memphis Milano Ceramic Espresso Mugs

By Peter Shire

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a set of two handmade ceramic espresso mugs with multicolored glaze by veteran Memphis artist Peter Shire. They are hand-painted, so no two are the same. At the base, each mu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot
Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot

Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot

By Peter Shire

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Double spouted teapot created by Los Angeles artist and designer of the Memphis Group, Peter Shire. Teapot measures: 10.25" high by 12.5" wide and 5...

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1990s American Post-Modern Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire Ceramic EXP Pottery 1997 Compote Bowl
Peter Shire Ceramic EXP Pottery 1997 Compote Bowl

Peter Shire Ceramic EXP Pottery 1997 Compote Bowl

By Peter Shire

Located in San Diego, CA

Compote or shallow bowl by Peter Shire, a Los Angeles-based artist and founding member of The Memphis Group. Signed and dated 1997.

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1990s American Post-Modern Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire teapot ceramic/pottery sculpture, Memphis style signed .
Peter Shire teapot ceramic/pottery sculpture, Memphis style signed .

Peter Shire teapot ceramic/pottery sculpture, Memphis style signed .

By Peter Shire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful post modern , Memphis style ceramic teapot for the well artist Peter Shire , signed EXP 1999 . He is known for the teapots .

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1990s American Post-Modern Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire Ceramic Splatter Bowl for Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1984
Peter Shire Ceramic Splatter Bowl for Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1984

Peter Shire Ceramic Splatter Bowl for Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1984

By Peter Shire

Located in San Diego, CA

Splatter bowl for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art by Peter Shire, a Los Angeles-based artist and founding member of The Memphis Group. Signed and dated 1984.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire, Abstract Cups, Ceramic /Pottery, Splatter EXP Signature, Pop Art
Peter Shire, Abstract Cups, Ceramic /Pottery, Splatter EXP Signature, Pop Art

Peter Shire, Abstract Cups, Ceramic /Pottery, Splatter EXP Signature, Pop Art

By Peter Shire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Here we have 2 ceramic cups, in splatter pattern. Both signed as shown, with EXP mark. You can buy them both, or to pick big handle or small handle, at list $ 250.00 each, for the well known Los Angeles...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979

Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 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 Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Peter Shire EXP Signed Rare Early Post Modern Ceramic Pottery Teapot Sculpture
Peter Shire EXP Signed Rare Early Post Modern Ceramic Pottery Teapot Sculpture

Peter Shire EXP Signed Rare Early Post Modern Ceramic Pottery Teapot Sculpture

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and extremely rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore S...

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and rare/scarce early 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 beautifully decorated and glazed honey pot is signed (with Shire's customary "Made in Echo Park" stamp with sun symbol...

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and extremely rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore S...

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979

Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and extremely rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore S...

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Peter Shire EXP Signed Rare Early Ceramic Pottery Splatter Teapot Sculpture 1978
Peter Shire EXP Signed Rare Early Ceramic Pottery Splatter Teapot Sculpture 1978

Peter Shire EXP Signed Rare Early Ceramic Pottery Splatter Teapot Sculpture 1978

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and extremely rare/scarce early 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 signed (with Shire's "Made in Echo...

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Peter Shire ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Peter Shire ceramics 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 ceramics, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 22 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Prices for Peter Shire ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $100 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $299.
Questions About Peter Shire Ceramics
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter 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.