The Star Candle Holder marks another step in Vitra’s ongoing celebration of the work of the famed American designer, which spans all sections of decorative homeware from cushions to ornamental statues. Cast of brass and finished with complete attention to detail, the Star Candle Holder brings a real sense of grandeur to any tabletop or sideboard.
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.