Luxurious duck half down fills the uniquely patterned piece, which places Girard's playful design front and centre. Available in a pair of colourways, the Vitra Classic Maharam Pillow - Arabesque is full of character and works just as well alongside a sofa of a similar ilk, or as a contrasting piece presenting a minor burst of energy and personality. A range of Maharam pillows are available from Vitra.
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.