Vitra Wooden Doll No.16 chilewich shag Magnetic steel heat-diffusing bottom

Magnetic steel heat-diffusing bottom

the Wooden Dolls are based on originals from the Girard estate in the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum

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These unique and compelling Cao Maru stress balls were created by Japanese design student

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Vitra Wooden Doll No.16 chilewich shag Magnetic steel heat-diffusing bottomAlexander Girard originally created the Wooden Dolls (1953), a whimsical assortment of figures both joyful and grim, for his own home. Today they add a charming touch to any interior. Together with Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar American design. A key source of inspiration for his wide ranging oeuvre, which focused primarily on textile design, was his passion for the folk art of