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.
$20,018 / item
Gradient Cabinet, Green by Milan Pekař, Jakub Vávra
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Gradient cabinet - green by Milan Pekar, Jakub Vávra Dimensions: 102 x 55 x 125 cm Materials: Glaze, ceramic, beech wood Hand-crafted in the Czech Rep...
Ceramic, Beech
$15,918 / item
Gradient Cabinet, Brown by Milan Pekař, Jakub Vávra
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Gradient cabinet - brown by Milan Pekar, Jakub Vávra Dimensions: 180 x 45 x 70 cm Materials: Glaze, ceramic Hand crafted in the Czech Republic Grad...
Ceramic
$1,562 / item
H 66.9 in W 31.5 in D 11.4 in
"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a bar cabinet, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, b...
Steel
Outstanding And Unique Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani ca' 1940's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An outstanding bar cabinet (bar mobile) by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani, 1940's, documented. Leather covered doors reveal mirrored, lighted back with glass/brass shelves i...
Brass
Bronze Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A two-part mirrored cabinet on chest, perfect for a bar. Two mirrored doors above three mirrored drawers with modern inset brass campaign handles, on a brass base with brass sides. G...
Brass
Bar Cabinet by Gio Frigerio, Italy 1970s
By Frigerio
Located in New York, NY
Bar cabinet by Gio Frigerio. Red lacquer doors and mirrored interior. Makers label affixed to back.
Glass, Lacquer
$4,201Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Extravagant Bar Cabinet by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Rome, IT
This fancy bar cabinet designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni .This piece features a cream colored vinyl with anodized aluminium and centered by colorful Italian landscape prints. An ...
Wood
Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet Brown Goatskin, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura goatskin bar cabinet, Italy, circa 1960. This beautiful small cabinet was illuminated and mirrored inside with three glass shelves, excellent original vintage condition. M...
Brass
$38,746 / item
H 78.75 in W 38 in D 29.14 in
Chhau Donna Multi-Color Bar Storage Cabinet by Elena Salmistraro
By Scarlet Splendour, Elena Salmistraro
Located in Kolkata, IN
Chhau Donna multi-color bar storage cabinet by Elena Salmistraro, splendid in a riot of colors is inspired by the female Chhhau dancers of India. Italian contemporary forms and exqui...
Resin, Plywood
Shagreen Jewelry Cabinet by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$33,950 / item
H 80 in W 48 in D 20 in
FAUSTINE BAR CABINET - Modern Bleached Walnut Cabinet with Hand Forged Handles
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
FAUSTINE BAR CABINET - Modern Bleached Walnut Cabinet with Hand Forged Handles The Faustine Bar Cabinet is a luxurious and customizable storage u...
Gold Leaf
$53,568 / item
H 87.01 in W 34.65 in D 27.56 in
Ciuco Donkey Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Ciuco Donkey Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic has a large brass donkey head that sits atop a brass and resin lined shirt. The butt...
Brass
Oasis Bar Cabinet by Richard Hutten
By Scarlet Splendour, Richard Hutten
Located in Kolkata, IN
Oasis bar cabinet by Richard Hutten is a cabinet with a revolving shelf and brass details. It is covered with gleaming spheres reminiscent of thorns ...
Wood
Modern Ribbed Bowfront Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern ribbed bowfront cabinet credenza, with reclaimed pine, this curbed front door cabinet has a wonderful patina and antiqued finish and will fit w...
Wood