Girard Stool

Design Alexander Girard, 1967
Recycled aluminum, bio-based foam, upholstery
Made in the USA by Herman Miller

"I am a reasonable and sane functionalist tempered by irrational frivolity."
- Alexander Girard

The Girard Stool returns, maintaining its versatile, playful, and functional essence. Created in 1967 for the Girard Group, this adaptable piece serves as footrest, perch, or extra seating. The Girard Stool is a quintessential representation of his design sense, weaving a joyful sense of expression alongside its functional nature. A curated selection of textiles celebrates Girard, and offer new updates for today, including sustainable materials making their debut, like recycled aluminum and bio-based foam.

Alexander Girard became director of design for Herman Miller's textile division in 1952, a time when fabrics, especially in the office, tended toward the utilitarian, drab and pattern-less. At Herman Miller, Girard had the freedom to express himself. With primary colors, concise geometric patterns, and a touch of humor, he injected joy and spontaneity into his designs. During his tenure, he created over 300 textile designs in multitudes of colorways, wallpapers, prints, furniture, and objects. Girard's work with Herman Miller continued until 1973 and included spicing up the Action Office system with a series of decorative panel fabrics.

Patterned textiles featured here were also designed by Girard: Checker (1965), Double Triangles (1952), Mexidot (1963), and Arabesque (1954).

15.5" diameter | 18.75" h