Wooden Doll No. 8

Vitra

$119.00 $141.00

Vitra
Wooden Doll No. 8
$119.00 $141.00



Description

Vitra’s Wooden Doll No. 8, designed by Alexander Girard, is a charming wooden figurine made from hand-painted fir. This unique wooden doll comes packed in an elegant wooden gift box.

In 1953 the American designer Alexander Girard created a collection of wooden dolls for his home in Santa Fe. Today, Girard’s colourful collection of wooden dolls is produced by Vitra. Inspired by Girard’s passion for South American, Asian and European folk art, the lovable wooden dolls can be used both as decorative items as well as toys.

Material
Hand painted fir
Colour
Multicolour
Height
21 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
4 cm
Product ID
AK21502708

Alexander Girard

Alexander Girard (1907–1993) was an American designer and architect who worked in the fields of interior, furniture, textile and industrial design and collaborated with Herman Miller from 1952 to 1975. Among his colleagues George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, Girard is considered as one of the pioneers of mid-twentieth century American design. His best known designs include New York’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant and San Diego’s Girard Foundation, which houses Girard’s extensive folk art collection. 

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