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.
Rous Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Rous Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 42 cm. Materials: Clay. Each piece is one of a kind, due to its free hand-building process. Different color var...
Clay
Ceramic Lamp, Large by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic lamp - large by Milan Pekar Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 40 cm Materials: Ceramic Hand-made in the Czech Republic. Also available in different colors. All our lamps can be...
Ceramic
Twist Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Twist Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 20 x W 18 x H 26 cm. Materials: Clay. Each piece is one of a kind, due to its free ...
Clay
Primitive Brass Table Lamp, Signed by Lukasz Friedrich
By Lukas Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive brass table lamp, Signed by Lukasz Friedrich Primitive table lamp, 2020 Patinated brass Dimensions: H 45 cm, W 26 cm, D 12 cm Signed and dated. Lukasz Friedrich (bor...
Brass
S-Apex Lamp by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
S-Apex lamp by Krzywda Dimensions: 36L x 22.5D x 42.5H cm Materials: Brass, marble. Each base is sculpted by hand and varies from piece to piece in shape, color and weight. A...
Marble, Brass
Handsculped Izzy Lamp Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Handsculped Izzy lamp table lamp by Ia Kutateladze Dimensions: W 18 x H 34 cm Materials: Clay, ceramic Hand-built ceramic lamp, with minimalist shape and raw, textured surface. ...
Clay
Contemporary Plain Clay Table with Light by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
This table with light comes from Maarten Baas’s Plain Clay collection. This collection was originally developed for the Mendini restaurant in the Gron...
Metal
Contemporary Steel & Brass Table Lamp - Wrap Light by Johannes Hemann
By Johannes Hemann
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary steel & brass table lamp - Wrap Light by Johannes Hemann Material: steel, brass Dimensions: height 27cm, Ø 42cm Light source: bulb E27, max 50 Watt Wrap, the series of objects by german designer Johannes Hemann examines the shells of things remaining after their disappearance. For this branches of trees are covered in steel wire which is then soldered. The branch being burnt out of the cast. The original shape of the branches remaining in the cover of steel wire now defining the shape of the lamps. The shape of the models/ items is not only defined by the process of covering, but mostly by the shape of the branch. And from the shape of the branch, you can guess to which tree the branch belonged. The spruce...
Brass, Steel
Sketched Lamp on Table
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Sketched is a collection of design furniture inspired by his passion for abstract expressionist paintings. The workshop is where Joost engages with the experience of designing as an ...
Steel
Table lamp by Guillerme et chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual table lamp by Guillerme et Chambron et ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski
Ceramic, Oak
Brazilian Sculptural Lamp ''Graminho'' by Dimitrih Correa & Guilherme Pimentel
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
About the lamp: Graminho is a table lamp designed to enhance the beauty of its materials and tell the stories of its process. It has a strong LED panel of 6W being extremely u...
Metal, Brass
Contemporary European Bronze Silhouette Table Lamp by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
New collection: This contemporary Margit Wittig cast bronze table lamp sits on a round base . The material Wittig chose for this unique 21st century table lamp is Bronze , which give...
Bronze, Brass
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With an impressive slate of international exhibitions, the Geneva-based gallery raises the profiles of emerging designers.
