15 ALEXANDER GIRARD Eames Herman Miller Fabrics Checkerboard Textiles & Objects
For your consideration is a set of fifteen (15) original vintage ALEXANDER GIRARD artifacts. You will receive the following.
Black-and-White Herman Miller Fabrics "Millcheklet" swatch with label still attached. Official Herman Miller Press Release from May 22, 1961 highlighting the upholstery textiles from HM's 1961 Collection. Designed by Alexander Girard and introduced at the opening of the TEXTILES & OBJECTS shop in New York City on May 22, 1961. All the specs are on this page. This is a truly amazing piece of Girard memorabilia.
Black-and-White Press Release Glossy Photograph of Girard's 4 newly-released designs. An amazing collectible you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. These ephemera are especially difficult to find, especially intact and in such great condition. Full-color Herman Miller Textiles & Objects Magazine Ad touting the T&O store on E.
Full-color Herman Miller ad featuring the collection of fabrics and wallpapers by Alexander Girard. "Armadillo" large fabric piece with original Herman Miller Fabrics label tag attached.
Dimensions in inches: 22" x 22". Aptly named "Armadillo" as it has a ridged banded texture. "Millozenge" Crimson dark and Turquoise dark dark with label. "Millozenge" Crimson dark and Sienna light with label. "Millozenge" Venetian Red and Grey Blue with label.
"Millozenge" Sienna dark dark and Sepia light. "Millozenge" Crimson dark and Olive Green dark.
"Millozenge" Venetian Red and Ochre light. "Millozenge" Terre Verte dark dark and Venetian Red light. "Maypole" Multi-Color Stripe with label (note that a corner of the swatch has been clipped, which is how it was acquired).One large multi-colored checkerboard fabric, measuring 72 long (6 fit) with a width of approx. This stunning piece is classified as new old stock (NOS).
Excellent vintage condition with typical edge fraying but no tears, holes, etc. This is about as good as it gets. Ideal for use as a wall hanging/display or for upholstery projects. You'd be hard-pressed to find this anywhere else, especially in this size and this condition.
One-of-a-kind Alexander Girard collector's set is truly exceptional, with many of these items virtually impossible to find these days, especially with the original HERMAN MILLER TEXTILES labels intact and attached, so don't miss this unique opportunity to get such an amazing set. Ideal for the Girard enthusiast and collector. Any of these pieces would look great framed. We're not liable for any loss, damage, delays, etc. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Vintage, Retro, Mid-Century\1960s".
The seller is "egghead99" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Time Period Manufactured: 1960s
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States