Alexander Girard was one of the foremost designers of American textiles in the 20th century. Girard's work is characterized by lively, bold, and colorful geometric patterns. He created fabrics for Herman Miller that were used on the designs of Charles and Ray Eames. In addition to designing textiles, Girard was a serious collector of folk art. He and his wife amassed a remarkable collection of artifacts comprising folk art, popular art, toys, … Wikipedia
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Apart from Herman Miller, Girard found time to mastermind three celebrated restaurants, two in New York and one in Santa Fe. www.maximodesign.com/girard_bio.asp
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