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Ceramic Container 1, dark aubergine
Description
Vitra’s Ceramic Containers represent the playful design language typical of American designer Alexander Girard, where functionality is combined with sculptural flair. The jar makes an eye-catching element in the decor whether used simply as a decorative accessory or as a distinctive storage space for keys and other bits and bobs.
The original jars, designed in 1952, were hand-turned from wood by Girard himself, and today they can be found in the archives of the Vitra Design Museum. To make the delightful works more widely available again, Vitra joined forces with the Girard family to develop ceramic versions of them, introducing Ceramic Containers in 2021. The hand-glazed boxes are available in various shapes in a range of shades inspired by Girard's colour palette.
- Height: 33 cm
- Diameter: 18 cm
- Material Hand-glazed ceramic
- Colour Dark aubergine
- Product ID: AK20138701
Alexander Girard (1907–1993) was an American designer and architect known for his work across interior, furniture, textile and industrial design. From 1952 to 1975, he collaborated closely with Herman Miller, contributing significantly to the brand’s design legacy. Alongside contemporaries like George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, Girard is regarded as a leading figure in mid-century American design. Among his most celebrated projects are the vibrant interior of New York’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant and the Girard Foundation in San Diego, which showcases his remarkable and extensive folk art collection.
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Extended return period until 31 January 2027.