Girard Pillows In One Way, Cream

In the 1950s and '60s, Alexander Girard energized the furniture designs of his colleagues, including Charles and Ray Eames, with a vibrant color palette and folk-inspired textiles. By using the application of color and pattern to emphasize form, he redefined textiles as being more than just functional. Born in 1907 in New York City and raised in Florence, Italy, Girard was educated at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London. In 1932, he opened a design studio in New York City, and in 1949 he was chosen to design the Detroit Institute of Arts' "For Modern Living" exhibition, which focused on the design of common items and included the first public display of the Eameses' molded plywood chairs. In 1952, Charles Eames recruited Girard to become Herman Miller's director of design for the company's textile division, a post that Girard held for 20 years, resulting in more than 300 vibrantly hued fabrics and wallpapers. These pillows are upholstered in Girard's One Way (1953) fabric, originally designed for the Herman Miller Textile Division. Made in USA. DWR Exclusive

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