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Girard Checker

George Nelson Modular Seating System Bench in Alexander Girard Checker Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
. This rare bench has been completely restored and re-upholstered with the iconic Alexander Girard
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller La Fonda Chairs, Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
reupholstered the chairs in the same Alexander Girard Checker upholstery as the originals. Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Maharam Pillow, Checker by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Checker by Alexander Girard 008 Black/White Designed by Alexander Girard for the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Maharam Pillow, Checker by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Checker by Alexander Girard 009 Ultramarine/Turquoise Designed by Alexander Girard
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Maharam Pillow, Checker by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Checker by Alexander Girard 010 Blue Gray/Emerald Designed by Alexander Girard for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Maharam Pillow, Checker Split by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Checker Split by Alexander Girard 001 Black/White Checker Split exemplifies
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

George Nelson Daybed Sofa in Blue Checker Reupholstery by Alexander Girard
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson daybed for Herman Miller in newly upholstered Alexander Girard Maharam "Checker
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Maharam Checker by Alexander Girard
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

21st Century Lanterna Checkered Wall Sconce in Blue
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Lanterna sconce is a new age robot lamp with a heart. Unique Alexander Girard designed checkered
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

21st Century Lanterna Checkered Wall Sconce in Blue and Orange
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Lanterna sconce is a new age robot lamp with a heart. Unique Alexander Girard designed checkered
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

80s Slipper Chair from Century Furniture Newly Redone in Alexander Girard Check
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Portage, MI
upholstered in Alexander Girard black and white mini check. Tag and date still left on the inside. This
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Eames Herman Miller Bar Stools in Alexander Girard Black White Check
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
decided to go in a different direction. I traded them. Never sat in. Wonderful Alexander Girard "A" grade
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

FT14 Armchair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1954
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Barcelona, ES
upholstery with Checker fabric for Maharam by Alexander Girard.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Abide Marble Side Table in Pink
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
and indicates spiritual protection. The colorful marble top is combined with Alexander Girard’s famous
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2010s Turkish International Style Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Abide Marble Side Table in Pink
Abide Marble Side Table in Pink
H 17.7 in W 23.6 in D 19.6 in
Abide Marble Side Table in Green
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
and indicates spiritual protection. The colorful marble top is combined with Alexander Girard’s famous
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2010s Turkish International Style Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Abide Marble Side Table in Green
Abide Marble Side Table in Green
H 17.7 in W 22 in D 22.4 in
Abide Marble Side Table in Yellow
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
and indicates spiritual protection. The colorful marble top is combined with Alexander Girard’s famous
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2010s Turkish International Style Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Abide Marble Side Table in Yellow
Abide Marble Side Table in Yellow
H 17.7 in W 21.6 in D 21.6 in
Abide Marble Side Table in Blue
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
and indicates spiritual protection. The colorful marble top is combined with Alexander Girard’s famous
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2010s Turkish International Style Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Abide Marble Side Table in Blue
Abide Marble Side Table in Blue
H 17.7 in W 21.6 in D 21.6 in

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Maharam Pillow, Names by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Names by Alexander Girard 001 Crimson on White In his design work, Alexander Girard repeatedly explored an interest in the characters and symbols that comprise langu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Polyester

Maharam Pillow, Palio by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Palio by Alexander Girard 002 Sky Palio by Alexander Girard, 1964 draws its motifs, colors and name from the famous bareback horse race held semi-annually in Siena, I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Nylon

Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table in Wood Marquetry Black & White
Located in Porto, PT
Santiago Center Table celebrates the 20th-century art movement, Cubism, with handcraft expertise. Rough and natural materials approach us with an exact message: modest luxury. This a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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Wood, Birdseye Maple

Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" walnut & boucle tweed saofa for Craft Associates. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Ellipse Dining Table, White Laminate
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson ellipse dining table white laminate. Alu list on the side. Legs in chromed steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.   
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

Tri-Mark Designs Bench with Chrome Frame & Ivory Bouclé Upholstery c. 1970s
By Tri-Mark
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy sleek chrome bench by Tri-Mark Designs newly reupholstered in soft highly durable ivory bouclé. Ivory bouclé is breathable and keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Stron...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal, Chrome

HOPI EAGLE DANCE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Dance Portrait, Native American
By Dan Namingha
Located in Union City, NJ
HOPI EAGLE DANCE is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the prominent Native American artist Dan Namingha, a member of the Hopi tribe. HOPI EAGLE DANCE was printed ...
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Green Leather Camaleonda by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda; Mario Bellini; Green Leather; Postmodern; Lounge Chair; Lounge Sofa; Modular Sofa; One-Seater; Seating Element; Seating Unit; Italian Design Classic; Iconic Design; B&B I...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This set comes in it's original...
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Late 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather

La Fonda Chairs by Eames for Vitra, Original Fabric, Fiberglass, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in amstelveen, NL
La Fonda chairs by Eames for Vitra, Orange, Fiberglass, 1960s. This lovely set of two La Fonda armchairs is the absolute eye-catcher in every stylish room. They come in their orig...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Abalone, Wool, Fiberglass

Vintage Mexican Tumblers Drinking Glasses with a Swirl Band Set of 5 Barware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 5 hand-blown vintage tumblers, each a testament to the skill of Mexican glass artists. These glasses boast a mesmerizing blue and green swirl band, setting the stage for a uni...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Barware

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Architectural Mid-Century Wrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Architectural mid-century wrought iron, metal mesh and glass top coffee, cocktail table, attributed to Woodard, in the style of Paul McCobb, George Nelson etc. The table features a r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Matilde Poulat (d.1960) Gem-set Sterling Mirror
By Matilde Poulat
Located in Austin, TX
Prepare to be mesmerized in the dance of light on sterling and gems in this Matilde Poulat Gem-set Sterling Mirror. With plenty of artistry to devour, you'll get lost as you gaze int...
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Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed b...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

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Vitra Square Checker Tablecloth in Black by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Along with his colleagues Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexan- der Girard was one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Vitra Square Checker Tablecloth in Gray by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Along with his colleagues Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexan- der Girard was one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pillows and Throws

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George Nelson Modular Seating System Sectional in A.Girard Checker Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Girard Checker Fabric, All foam was replaced and new straps were installed, ready for another lifetime
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller La Fonda Chairs with Sheepskins
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Girard Checker upholstery is so cool and still in such great condition! We thought it best to keep it and
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Art Deco High Grade Automatic Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ HANDS: Original Silvered Checkered / Blued Steel Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Black Alligator 20
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Alexander Girard Stool by Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Produced by Herman Miller for just a year, the Alexander Girard group was originally developed for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum

Eames 670/ 671 Lounge & Ottoman in Girard Checkered Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
graphic iteration, the chair is upholstered in checkered fabric designed by Alexander Girard
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Rare Armchair by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Wonderful cast aluminum legs. Seat and back upholstered with original Girard Checker fabric.  
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

George Nelson Architectural Wood Frame Chairs with Alexander Girard Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair of modernist designs. Made of ebony lacquered oakwood with Alexander Girard checker
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Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Rare Alexander Girard for Herman Miller Sofa and Chair, All Original
By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in Kansas City, MO
set features Girard's Checker upholstery and are signed with applied disc manufacturer's label to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Maharam Pillow, Checker by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Checker by Alexander Girard 008 Black/White Designed by Alexander Girard for the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Polyester

Maharam Pillow, Checker by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Checker by Alexander Girard 008 Black/White Designed by Alexander Girard for the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

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Polyester, Cotton

Scroll Bench In Checker by Alexander Girard, 1960s
By Alexander Girard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sophistication to any entryway or hallway. - 22"h, 38"w, 14"d - Iron frame - Checker fabric by Alexander Girard
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rare All Original Alexander Girard Herman Miller Office Chair
By Alexander Girard
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Girard's iconic brown and white checkered upholstery with original black accents on the arms seat bottom
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Charles Eames Alexander Girard Arm Shell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller arm shell, rare black & white Alexander Girard checker fabric on a
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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

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Metal

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames compact sofa with original Alexander Girard checkered upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in
Eames Shell Chairs, Alexander Girard fabric. Herman Miller 1960.
By Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original Alexander Girard ivory and black checkered upholstery. On caster bases.
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Rare Lounge Arm Chair by Alexander Girard, Herman Miller 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare lounge arm chair designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller. Part of a collection sold for
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Original Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
All redone in a wonderful Maharam Alexander Girard Yellow Checkered Fabric. The steel shell is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Orange Blue Herman Miller Original Vintage Greige Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
in original Alexander Girard orange and blue checker fabric. The shell sits on a used, newer, RAR
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

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Girard Checker For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the girard checker you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A girard checker — often made from fabric, marble and metal — can elevate any home. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage girard checker now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a girard checker — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A girard checker is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made girard checker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Merve Kahraman, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Girard Checker?

A girard checker can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,100, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.