Available in a range of distinctive colours, the Vitra Ceramic Container Number 3 is the latest piece from the Girard archives to be rediscovered. One of the most iconic designers of the 20th Century, Girard’s work is often found across a wide range of different products, incorporating everything from homewares and wall art, to furniture. A highly evocative object, the Ceramic Container can be used as a memorable decorative piece or as a storage vault for important belongings.
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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.