Bel Air Shire
BEL AIR Armchair by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano
By Peter Shire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bel Air armchair, designed in 1982 for the second historic Memphis exhibition, is by radical
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in Milano, MI
La poltrona Bel Air di Peter Shire, prodotta da Memphis Milano è un pezzo di design unico che
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Bel Air Armchair, by Peter Shire for Memphis Collection
By Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Peter Shire
1982
Armchair in wood, wool fabrics.
The Bel Air chair is a tribute to the American
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Peter Shire Post Modernist Memphis Design Ceramic Teapot
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
teapots as seen in my second to the last picture. My last photo of Mr. Shire, seated in his Bel-Air chair
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1978 Peter Shire Earthenware Post Modern Memphis Group Teapot
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
receipt from the Janus Gallery, dated 1979.
My last photo of Mr. Shire, seated in his iconic Bel-Air
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Brazil Table Special Edition by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
most iconic products: the Brazil table (1981) and the Bel Air armchair (1982). In the 1980s Shire began
Category
2010s Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 31.5 in
Hollywood Special Edition Coffee Table by P. Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
two of the most iconic products: the Brazil table (1981) and the Bel Air armchair (1982). In the 1980s
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 22.84 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Memphis In Memphis, 1985 Exhibition Poster Framed
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Air" armchair designed by Peter Shire for the Memphis Group. A wonderful American welcome message for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Memphis Exhibition 35x23" 1984 Gala Chicago, Original Poster by Xeno Framed
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Chicago, IL
presentation of the first Memphis Collection in 1983.
The poster shows a figure sitting back in a 'Bel Air
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
H 35.5 in W 23.37 in D 1.5 in
Ultrarainbowla Monumental Floor Mirror, Custom Piece, Greg Palombo, 2023
Located in Culver City, CA
a Vladimir Kagan accent chair, and a Peter Shire Bel Air Chair and not only does this piece make a
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
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D'Antibes Wooden Storage Cabinet, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, George Sowden
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Post Modern Amento Lighting Collection UFO Lamp by Sicme, Italy, circa 1980s
By Sicme Illuminazione
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern UFO flying saucer Memphis design lamp in the amento lighting collection by Sicme, Italy, circa 1980s.
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21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Cotton Velvet Headboard by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
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H 69.3 in W 137.8 in D 90.56 in
Horizon Double Bed, by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
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H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 98.43 in
Kazuko Matthews Post Modern California Studio Stoneware Teapot with Lid
By Kazuko Matthews
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Gli Specchi Di Dioniso 6 Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Glas Italia, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Macherio, IT
Dioniso6 Gli Specchi di Dioniso wall mirror is from a collection of 6 wall mirrors in different shapes and sizes characterizes by polychromatic frames composed of elements in laminat...
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H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 1.58 in
Mimosa End Table with Glass Top, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Mimosa end table in plastic laminate with glass top, designed in 1984, by Ettore Sottsass.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the...
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H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Kazuko Matthews Stoneware Post Modern California Studio Zig Zag Teapot with Lid
By Kazuko Matthews
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Flattened stoneware Post Modernist vase by California studio artist Kazuko Matthews. Teapot measures 16.5" by 9.5" by 3" and is signed Kazuko Matthews on the bottom. In very good vin...
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Materials
Stoneware
H 16.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Michele de Lucchi "Lido" Sofa, Memphis Group
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in London, GB
True to Memphis form, the 'Lido' lounge was not designed to be especially practical or inviting. In fact, its design was more intended for someone 'on-the-go' with its firm, woollen ...
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Holebid Briar Coffee Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Holebid coffee table in briar and plastic laminate, is designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass.
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H 17.33 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Manhattan Trolley by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Manhattan trolley in metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection
Additional information:
Trolley in metal and coloured glass.
Collection: Memphis Milano
De...
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Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Cucumber flower vase was originally designed by Martine Bedin in 1985 for Memphis. An object not thought for simple use but for a long contemplation, the ceramic vase is a true c...
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Orinoco Ceramic Vase, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Masanori Umeda, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Orinoco Vase in ceramic, was originally designed in 1983 by Masanori Umeda.
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Polar End Table in Plastic and Wood by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Coll
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Polar end table in plastic and wood by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano collection
Additional information:
End table in plastic laminate and lacquered wood.
Collection: Memp...
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H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Diva Mirror, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Diva Mirror with plastic laminate, was originally designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Pol...
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Recent Sales
"Bel Air" Chair by Peter Shire for Memphis
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Fabulous and colorful chair designed by Peter Shire for Memphis. Cotton fabric over foam, with
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20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Peter Shire Postmodern Memphis Ceramic Teapot
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
photo of Mr. Shire, seated in his Bel-Air chair, was taken by Mat Hayward.
The following was taken
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Bel Air Chair Signed Artist Proof Print Memphis Milano
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed artist proof serigraph by Peter Shire, a Los Angeles-based artist and founding member of The
Category
Vintage 1980s Prints
Materials
Paper
Peter Shire Postmodern Memphis Ceramic Double Spouted Teapot
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. In very good vintage condition.
My last photo of Mr. Shire, seated in his Bel-Air chair, was taken
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four HaRry Segil Ringo Starr Fan Chairs and Two Ottomans
By Harry Segil
Located in Hanover, MA
Shire's Bel Air chair. They are upholstered in multiple solid colors of leather, faux snakeskin, patent
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Triangolo Woollen Carpet by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
designed two of the most iconic products: the Brazil table (1981) and the Bel Air armchair (1982). In the
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Cerchio Woollen Carpet by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
designed two of the most iconic products: the Brazil table (1981) and the Bel Air armchair (1982). In the
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Bel Air Shire For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic bel air shire available at 1stDibs. Each bel air shire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and ceramic. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage bel air shire you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a bel air shire — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You’ll likely find more than one bel air shire that is appealing in its simplicity, but Peter Shire, Memphis Milano and Memphis Group produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Bel Air Shire?
Prices for a bel air shire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $15,436, while the average can fetch as much as $6,012.
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