Wallpaper Sample, "Facets," Designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, 1952
THF287056 / Wallpaper Sample, "Facets," Designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, 1952
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Artifact Overview
Alexander Girard, renowned mid-century modern designer, began designing colorful and abstract textiles because nothing suitable was available on the market. Similarly, wallpaper appropriate for modern spaces was in short supply. In 1952, Girard designed a line of hand-screened wallpaper for Herman Miller Inc., which featured repetitive geometric patterns in a range of colors.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Wallpaper
Date Made
1952
Creator Notes
Herman Miller Textiles. Designed by Alexander Girard.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.48.2.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 12 in
Inscriptions
handwritten on back, upper left corner:
834 / Facets / '52
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