Description

Girard's extensive travels to Eastern Europe, South America, and Asia fueled his passion for folk art, which significantly influenced his graphic and product designs, making his work stand out during the post-war period of austerity.

In 1952, he designed the Wooden Dolls, a large family of wooden figures representing human and animal characters, for decorative use in his Santa Fe home.

Details

Material Description:

• Material: solid fir, hand painted.
• Packaging: high-quality wooden gift box with printed label, brochure included.

Designer

Alexander Girard, 1945

The architect and designer Alexander Girard was one of the leading figures in American design during the postwar era. His passion for colours, patterns and textures found expression in the field of textile design, which was a focal part of his oeuvre.