Originally created in 1961 for the Textiles & Objects shop (T&O) in New York City, Girad brought a refreshing sense of playfulness to twentieth-century design that had been absent from the austere aesthetic of classic modernism. A pair of monochromatic designs form the two different finishes of the Vitra Tablecloths - Round, with both pieces adding a unique graphic design element to a dining or kitchen space. Girard's work is rich with a sense of heritage, with a wide range of Vitra products available to purchase, from cushions to tapestries.
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.