Alongside Charles and Ray Eames as well as George Nelson, Alexander Girard was one of the decisive figures in post-War American design. The focus of his broad oeuvre was on textile design, and a key source of inspiration for him was his passion for the popular art of South America, Asia and East Europe. The Wooden Dolls, which Girard created for his own home in Santa Fe and made himself, are likewise inspired by his own extensive collection of works of popular art. Half decorative element, half toy, the Wooden Dolls were originally intended only for personal use. Based on originals found in the Girard Estate held by the Vitra Design Museum, the partly joyful, partly grim-looking company of dolls is now coming out as a charming enhancement to any interior. Collection Vitra Design Museum.
...wonderfully into any modern Christmas scene. Originally created for T&O Alexander Girard's
wooden dolls never entered production during his lifetime - as Hermann Miller closed...Miller closed T&O before they could be introduced. However thanks to the
Vitra Design Museum the
Wooden Dolls have finally been released on an adoring global public. Millerstripe...
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...combination response from Alexander Girard. And the 1:0 lead. And with his travelling army of Wooden Dolls cheering him on Girard held on for' deserved victory. The Group D table...Girard held on for' deserved victory. The Group D table and all Group D results can be found here....
...Bourollec against Alexander Girard. The Group D table and all Group D results can be found here....
...chairs, the
Vitra Design Museum collection includes articles varying from Alexander Girard's
wooden dolls over Eames Elephants and on to "new" products such as the Classic Trays...have the opportunity to decorate your own Eames Elephant. We can thoroughly recommend the trip!...
