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Creator: Peter Shire
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection

Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Group, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire, Memphis Milano

Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire, Memphis Milano

By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La poltrona Bel Air di Peter Shire, prodotta da Memphis Milano è un pezzo di design unico che rappresenta l'audacia e l'originalità del movimento Memphis. Questo esemplare è stato p...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Bone Air Chair by Memphis Milano Designer Peter Shire
Bone Air Chair by Memphis Milano Designer Peter Shire

Bone Air Chair by Memphis Milano Designer Peter Shire

By Peter Shire

Located in Kansas City, MO

Peter Shire bone chair designed and made in the Studio of Peter Shire, 1983. Only two of these chairs were ever made. The other reside in a private collection in Germany. Very large ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Laminate, Wood

'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018
'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018

'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Upholstered armchair by Peter Shire, 2018 Upholstered with Kvadrat Divina Fabric, Aluminum, Wood & Paint. Approximate measures: 60 1/4" high x 40" wide x 39" deep Peter Shire: ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Las Vegas armchair by Peter Shire, 1988
Las Vegas armchair by Peter Shire, 1988

Las Vegas armchair by Peter Shire, 1988

By Peter Shire

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The "Las Vegas" armchair is a creation of American artist and designer Peter Shire, made in 1988. Shire is known for his eccentric and colorful approach to design, often mixing eleme...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Metal

'Universal' Chair 'Blue & Black' by Peter Shire, 1994
'Universal' Chair 'Blue & Black' by Peter Shire, 1994

'Universal' Chair 'Blue & Black' by Peter Shire, 1994

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994 Steel and poly-chrome paint. Black seat, blue back, green and orange arms, black and yellow stretcher bars. Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Steel

'Universal' Chair 'Pink & Gray' by Peter Shire, 1994
'Universal' Chair 'Pink & Gray' by Peter Shire, 1994

'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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Peter Shire Wexler Lounge Chair
Peter Shire Wexler Lounge Chair

Peter Shire Wexler Lounge Chair

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Peter Shire Wexler lounge chair upholstered in yellow velvet. Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work eludes all attempts at categorization. He has created cera...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Chrome

'Prince Charles' Side Chair by Peter Shire
'Prince Charles' Side Chair by Peter Shire

'Prince Charles' Side Chair by Peter Shire

By Peter Shire

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Beautiful and unique take on an Eames-style side chair produced by Modernica and designed by Peter Shire. Produced as an edition of 100 and each is hand-painted by Shire; green fiberglass seat, 'Prince...

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Early 2000s American Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Metal

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Palace Wood Chair, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
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Palace chair in colored lacquered wood, designed in 1983, by George Sowden. George Sowden was born in Leeds, UK in 1942. He studied architecture at Glou...

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Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
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Located in Paris, FR

Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.

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AX Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1963
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A Danish design icon, this AX Armchair—designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1963—beautifully showcases the innovation and craftsmanship t...

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Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era
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H 32 in W 26 in D 21 in

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Nice set of four Mandarin chairs designed by Sottsass for Knoll, in red fabric on foam black enameled tubular legs and silver pipping arms, simple and elegant by this master architect.

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Vintage 1980s Postmodern two-seat sofa. Sculpted beech frame with aluminum accents. Original warm yellow cream leather cushions. Very good condition, comfortable seat. Dimensions: 1...

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Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's
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Pure post modern style, executed with top quality craftsmanship. The wave , or ripple bench was designed by Laurinda Spear, and made by Brayton Industries, circa 1970's. This example...

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Previously Available Items
Bel Air Armchair, by Peter Shire for Memphis Collection
Bel Air Armchair, by Peter Shire for Memphis Collection

Bel Air Armchair, by Peter Shire for Memphis Collection

By Memphis Group, Peter Shire

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Peter Shire 1982 Armchair in wood, wool fabrics. The Bel Air chair is a tribute to the American West Coast and surf culture. The asymmetrical back takes ...

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2010s Italian Peter Shire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Peter Shire seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Peter Shire seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Peter Shire seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 7 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Peter Shire were created in the modern style in united states during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Robert Venturi, Memphis Group, and Michael Wolk. Prices for Peter Shire seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,850 and can go as high as $25,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,398.

Questions About Peter Shire Seating

  • 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.