Prototype Mirror, Designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller's Textiles & Objects Shop, 1960-1962

Summary

In 1961, Herman Miller opened the avant-garde "Textiles and Objects Shop" in New York City. Designer Alexander Girard conceived of the idea, designed the shop, and stocked it with his own textiles, furniture, and objects, like this prototype mirror. The shop also sold furniture designed by other Herman Miller designers, like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, and folk art objects carefully selected by Girard.

In 1961, Herman Miller opened the avant-garde "Textiles and Objects Shop" in New York City. Designer Alexander Girard conceived of the idea, designed the shop, and stocked it with his own textiles, furniture, and objects, like this prototype mirror. The shop also sold furniture designed by other Herman Miller designers, like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, and folk art objects carefully selected by Girard.

Artifact

Mirror

Date Made

1960-1962

Creators

Girard, Alexander 

Herman Miller, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Zeeland 

Creator Notes

Herman Miller Textiles. Designed by Alexander Girard.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.48.5.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.

Material

Cloth
Metal

Color

Dark blue
Dark bluish green
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 18.5 in

Width: 18.5 in

Length: 2.25 in

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