Girard Bird by Vitra

In the mid-1940s, the designer Alexander Girard experimented with a series of abstract sculptures made of glass, foam rubber, corrugated cardboard, driftwood, plywood and solid wood – including an avian figure carved by hand out of wood from an apple tree. These sculptures were presented in the July 1945 issue of the American magazine 'Arts & Architecture'.
Made from solid maple wood sourced in France, the bird can stand on its feet or tail. A pair of birds work very well as characterful bookends.

Details

Materials
Solid Dark Honey Maple Wood.
Note: While manufacturer images appear golden, the product is not painted, it is a natural Maple wood

Dimensions
L23.5 x H15 x W7.5cm