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Girard Bird
Description
Vitra’s Girard Bird was born in the 1940s when American designer Alexander Girard experimented with different materials for making sculptures. In addition to glass, cardboard and plywood works, he also carved figures from solid wood – including a sympathetic bird figure, Girard Bird.
The original bird, hand-carved from apple tree by Girard, is preserved in the archives of the Vitra Design Museum, but in 2021 Vitra, together with the Girard family, brought a maple-wood version of the bird into its collection. The archaic-looking sculpture can be placed to stand on either its legs or its tail, and can also be used, for example, as a book support.
- Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
- Depth: 2.95 in (7.5 cm)
- Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Material Maple
- Product ID: AK20138601
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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