Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard
By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Alexander Girard 1954 Sofa back folds over for easy transport. 35¼" High × 71½" Width × 29" Deep X 16" Seat ...
Metal, Steel
1965 Alexander Girard for Braniff Airlines & Herman Miller Glass Coffee Table
By Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
Alongside his contemporaries Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was a prominent figure in postwar US design. In a departure from the rather austere Modernist a...
Aluminum
Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
By Alexander Girard, George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual and rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system. A collaborative design by Alexander Girard and George Nelson Assoc./Irvi...
Aluminum
1965 Alexander Girard for Braniff Airlines & Herman Miller Marble Coffee Table
By Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
Alongside his contemporaries Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was a prominent figure in postwar US design. In a departure from the rather austere Modernist a...
Aluminum
1960s La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant Salt Shakers Girard Midcentury
By Alexander Girard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Alexander Girard for Mayer China / Minners. Made in the 1960s. Bollard-form salt shakers. Identical each with single hole. No chips, no cracks. Some crazing to the white bands around...
Porcelain
Alexander Girard Prototype Cabinet for Herman Miller, 1965
By Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
From Wright Auction: The cabinet was a prototype model for The Girard Group created for the Herman Miller showroom; There were only two known to be ever made. The cast aluminum legs ...
Aluminum
1965 Alexander Girard Side Table by Herman Miller for Braniff Airlines
By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in Pasadena, TX
1965 Alexander Girard for Braniff airlines granite side table Alexander Girard was a prominent figure in postwar US design. In a departure from the rather austere Modernist aesth...
Granite, Aluminum
Vintage Alexander Girard Side Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Alexander Girard armchair. The chair is upholstered in a olive color fabric. The classic color tone allow for the armchair to be a great accent piece for any home or office.
Aluminum
H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair Jens Risom Armchair Model C108, Walnut, Alexander Girard Upholstery
By Jens Risom, Knoll, Alexander Girard
Located in Decatur, GA
Fabulous pair of early Jens Risom model C108 armchairs in solid American black walnut with original Alexander Girard pink striped upholstery. Originally designed in 1948 shortly afte...
Upholstery, Walnut
H 15.5 in W 17 in D 20 in
Alexander Girard for Braniff Airlines Hexagon Side Table
By Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
Alongside his contemporaries Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was a prominent figure in postwar US design. In a departure from the rather austere Modernist a...
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 25.25 in D 22.5 in
Alexander Girard & Charles Eames La Fonda Swivel Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of six (6) swivel armchairs were created in collaboration with Charles and Ray Eames when Alexander Girard was designing the interior of La Fonda Del Sol restaura...
Aluminum
H 11.01 in W 11.01 in D 0.75 in
Vitra Small Snake Tray by Alexander Girard, 1stdibs Gallery Showroom Sample
By Alexander Girard, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
The designers Alexander Girard were leading figures in American design during the Post-War era. While the primary focus of Girard‘s work was on textile design, he was also admired fo...
Plywood
H 5.52 in W 1.82 in D 1.19 in
Vitra Little Wooden Devil by Alexander Girard, 1stdibs Gallery Showroom Sample
By Vitra, Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States. Together with Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar Am...
Wood, Fir
H 6.89 in W 2.76 in D 1.78 in
Vitra Wooden Doll No. 6 by Alexander Girard
By Vitra, Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States. Together with Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar Amer...
Wood, Fir
H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Vitra Wooden Doll No. 3 by Alexander Girard
By Vitra, Alexander Girard
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States. Together with Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar Amer...
Wood, Fir
H 7.29 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Vitra Wooden Doll No. 2 by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Together with Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar American design. A key source of inspiration for his wide-ranging oe...
Wood, Fir
H 46 in W 46 in D 0.5 in
Alexander Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alexander Girard environmental enrichment panel #3005 for Herman Miller made to be hung with the George Nelson Action Office Group cubicles. This architectural design features a larg...
Cotton
H 28 in W 24 in D 22 in
Rare Armchair by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Designed by Alexander Girard. Model 66307. This true collectors chair is in original condition. Wonderful cast aluminum legs. Seat and back upholstered with original Girard Checker f...
Aluminum
H 38 in W 23 in D 27 in
Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk Chair with Alexander Girard Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann, Alexander Girard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller Desk Chair by Peter Protzman with the Original Alexander Girard fabric. The chair is in good condition with moderate wear to the fabric.
Chrome
H 108 in W 56 in
Alexander Girard Jax Textile Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These large pieces of Girard fabric were used for wall coverings and drapery. Girard often choose to use large hanging examples of his own fabric like the ones seen here as room divi...
Linen
H 106 in W 50 in
Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Herman Miller circa 1955.
By Alexander Girard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These large pieces of Girard fabric were used for wall coverings and drapery. Girard often choose to use large hanging examples of his own fabric like the ones seen here as room divi...
Cotton
H 31.25 in W 33 in D 29 in
Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were fortunate to acquire this rare 1964 Eames chair and Ottoman in black leather and Rosewood veneer. The label dates them to a specific year as the double ring round Herman Mill...
Leather, Rosewood
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
H 31 in Dm 20 in
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.75 in
A Vintage Alexander Girard Sun Screenprint On Canvas ca' 1970's
By Alexander Girard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and happy, Alexander Girard sceenprint on canvas panel ca' 1970's. Measures approx. 24"x24", mounted on stretcher.
Canvas
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
H 18.5 in W 31.34 in D 16 in
One of a Kind Midcentury Side Table Designed by Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One of a kind Midcentury side table designed by Alexander Girard. handmade terrazzo table with inlay on steel frame legs. Features Girards early signature ( triangle, square, circle)...
Steel
H 21.6 in Dm 19.6 in
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
H 96.86 in W 65.36 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...
Metal, Aluminum
H 36 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
SALE! Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Calder Miro Hand Tufted Abstract Tapestry
By Joan Miró, Alexander Calder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
CENTRAL AVENUE MODERN ALL TAPESTRY SALE! Eye catching, Spectacular, Handmade, Scandinavian Tufted, Mid Century Modern, Wool & Cotton Calder / Miro style Dynamic Abstract Wall Hang...
Cotton
H 29 in W 120 in D 35.4 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Seattle, WA
A dining table in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for with clever hidden drawers on both ends concealing two large leaves. The table can accommodate up to 10 seating with extended...
Teak
H 17.5 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
1970s Herman Miller Eames Girard La Fonda End Coffee Table w/ Round Slate Top
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a La Fonda end or coffee table, produced by Herman Miller and designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This series was designed for the La Fonda restaurant, designed by ...
Aluminum, Chrome
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet Fabric. This magnificent sofa is in remarkable vintage condition with only light s...
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Metal
The director of design for the textiles department at Herman Miller, Inc., from 1952 to 1973, mid-century modern visionary Alexander Girard introduced bright, bouncy colors to upholstery and drapery fabrics, created jaunty graphics for marketing and advertising materials and devised motifs for everything from textiles to ceramics based on his true love: folk art from cultures around the globe.
The son of an American mother and an Italian father, Girard (known as Sandro to his friends) was born in New York City in 1907 but raised in Florence. He came from a creative family — his father was a master woodworker — and Girard began drawing and making his own playthings as a youngster. He had a fascination for nativity crèche tableaux, an enthusiasm that likely was the germ for his later interest in folk art. He went on to earn degrees in architecture at schools in both Rome and London before returning to New York in the 1930s and working in interior design.
By the 1940s, he and his wife, Susan, had moved to Detroit, where Girard was head of design for Detrola, a firm specializing in tabletop radios. The elegant bentwood housings that he developed for the devices won him acclaim, but, more importantly, at Detrola he met Charles Eames. The two became lifelong friends, and it was Eames who drew Girard toward Herman Miller, which had no dedicated textile department until Girard arrived, and most of its furniture was upholstered in mundane, “safe” hues. Girard changed all that, introducing fabrics in vivid shades of red, orange, yellow and blue. His early designs incorporated geometric motifs — stripes, circles, square, triangles and such. But toward the end of the 1950s he began to introduce folk art themes into his designs.
Girard did not collect important or expensive folk pieces. Rather he was drawn to simple objects such as handmade toys, figurines and models of animals, buildings and plants. The fabrics that emerged had whimsical, lighthearted motifs depicting, for example, angels, children, birds and flowers. Toward the end of his term with Herman Miller, in an effort to achieve what he termed “aesthetic functionalism,” Girard produced a group of what he called “Environmental Enrichment” pieces — silk-screened cotton panels emblazoned with various graphic designs, from bold geometric patterns to folk art themes. They were meant to divide spaces in offices or the home in lieu of walls while simultaneously functioning as art. Today, panels of vintage Girard upholstery textiles have become premium collectibles. The designer's furniture is less well known, primarily because most of it was created for private commissions.
Girard’s most lasting contribution may be his folk art collection. He and Susan had begun gathering pieces shortly after their marriage, in 1936. By the 1970s, they had amassed the world’s largest collection of cross-cultural folk art, composed of more than 100,000 pieces from around the world. The Girards donated their holdings to the Museum of International Folk Art, in Santa Fe (where they had moved in the ’60s), quintupling the institution’s collection, and a new wing — named for the Girards — had to be built to hold it.
Find a striking range of vintage Alexander Girard seating, tables, textiles and other furnishings on 1stDibs.