Alexander Girard Wooden Dolls

Alexander Girard's Wooden Dolls are a large family of whimsical human and animal figures both joyful and grim. The dolls were designed by Alexander Girard for his own home, today they add a charming touch to any interior. These originals, which are part of the Girard estate in the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum, served as models for the current re-editions. Precisely replicated down to the last detail, the many different Wooden Dolls are still fabricated and painted by hand today, just like the vintage pieces by Alexander Girard. And even if the differences between them are only very slight: each wooden figure is a unique, individual product, truly one of a kind.

mother fish- 2" h, 7" w, 1.3" d; child fish- 1.4" h, 4.9" w, .9" d

Alexander Girard trained formally in architecture at the Royal School of Architecture in Rome, opening his design studio in New York in 1932. His most notable contributions to the design world took place between 1952 and 1973, where he created numerous textile designs for Herman Miller, specifically for the work of George Nelson and Ray and Charles Eames. His La Fonda del Sol Restaurant in 1960, products for Braniff Airways, and contributions for the Miller House in Columbus, Indiana remain iconic contributions to 20th century design scholars and collectors. Girard's mastery of color and pattern are instantly recognizable.