Mock-Up of Girard Mirror Design, 1960-1962
THF287040 / Mock-Up of Girard Mirror Design, 1960-1962
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Artifact Overview
In 1961, Herman Miller opened the avant-garde "Textiles and Objects Shop" in New York City. Designer Alexander Girard conceived of the idea, designed the shop, and created many of the goods sold inside, including a colorful fabric-covered mirror. This design mock-up shows a possible geometric and color combination for the mirror.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Mock-up
Date Made
1960-1962
Creator Notes
Herman Miller Textiles. Designed by Alexander Girard.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.48.5.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cloth
Color
Purple
Dark bluish green
Dimensions
Height: 18.625 in
Width: 18.75 in
Inscriptions
on front:
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SetAlexander Girard Designs for Herman Miller
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Early modernist design was starkly minimal, but mid-century modern designer Alexander Girard's work challenged and expanded the movement. Girard humanized modernism through his colorful and whimsical textile, furniture, graphic, and interior designs. As the Director of Design in Herman Miller's Textile Division from 1952 until 1973, Girard designed over 300 textiles, often using bold color combinations and abstract patterns.