The master of shape, Girard's imagery lives on in a wealth of Vitra products, from his wooden dolls through to cushions and soft furnishings. The Vitra Environmental Wall Hanging - Geometric A is one of his most memorable pieces, when carried over a distance of over a metre the image is given complete space to breathe, and the viewer is given a canvas from which to fully admire and be lost in. Screen-printed on to a premium linen-cotton blend fabric, the Vitra Environmental Wall Hanging - Geometric A is a timeless design that adds a eye-catching statement to the contemporary home.
Designer Alexander Girard was born to an American mother and an Italian father in 1907 in New York City. Along with his close friends and contemporaries George Nelson and Charles & Ray Eames, Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar American modern design.
Textile design was the main focus of his wide-ranging design career which also encompassed architecture, interior design, furniture design and industrial design. Perhaps his most iconic designs are his collection of hand-painted Wooden Dolls with are now produced under licence by Vitra.
