Manufactured from powder-coated sheet metal, the Dove forms part of Vitra's hugely popular Metal Wall Relief series, which beautifully recreates some of Girard's most famous pieces. The Dove is amongst the American design icon's most beloved motifs, and lends itself to the wall hanging concept beautifully, instant adding a sense of style and character to any space or situation.
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.
