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Milan Pekar Sculptures

Czech

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.

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Creator: Milan Pekar
Tall Woven High Fired Stoneware Sculpture by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Woven High-Fired Stoneware Sculpture by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 45 x W 59 x H 115 cm Materials: Stoneware, green glaze, white crystalline gla...
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2010s Czech Modern Milan Pekar Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Woven Stoneware Bowl, Light Blue Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Woven Stoneware Bowl, Light Blue Glaze, by Milan Pekař and Tereza Sluková One of a Kind Dimensions: D 55 x H 30 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware, light blue glaze....
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2010s Czech Modern Milan Pekar Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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Milan Pekar sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Milan Pekar sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stoneware and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Milan Pekar sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Milan Pekar were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Milan Pekar sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,927 and can go as high as $11,780, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,853.