Circa50 - Alexander Girard Pillows

Alexander Girard

Color, pattern, texture -- simple elements that in the hands of Alexander Girard amaze, delight, and endure. The joy of Girard's textile designs reflect his life-long fascination with traditional folk art. He and his wife Susan collected over 100,000 colorful, whimsical objects from over 100 countries. They inspired Girard as he pursued "aesthetic functionalism," his belief that design should bring beauty, fun, and sensuality to our everyday lives.

Born in New York City and raised in Florence, Girard was educated in Europe as an architect. He began practicing architecture and interior design in the late 1920s. He became Herman Miller's director of design for its textile division in 1952, and his work with the company continued into the 1970s.

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Millerstripe/Toolstripe by Alexander Girard, 1965. 92% Wool, 8% Nylon