Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
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.
2010s Czech Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milan Pekar Bowls and Baskets
Stoneware
