Ceramic Container No.1 Aubergine

by Vitra

Alexander Girard's work brought a sensuous playfulness, this is found in the Ceramic Containers. The three original models were made of wood, hand-turned by Girard on a lathe in his workshop. Their silhouettes are reminiscent of the traditional shapes of apothecary vessels, board game tokens or millinery blocks.
£179
Made to Order normally delivered in 3 - 4 weeks.

Product Story

Alexander Girard's work brought a sensuous playfulness to twentieth-century design that had been absent from the austere aesthetic of classic modernism. This also finds expression in the Ceramic Containers. The three original models were made of wood, hand-turned by Girard on a lathe in his workshop. Their silhouettes are reminiscent of the traditional shapes of apothecary vessels, board game tokens or millinery blocks. The original wooden objects are held in the Girard Archive at the Vitra Design Museum. Using these models as templates, Vitra joined together with the Girard family to develop the Ceramic Containers in cast ceramic. The hand-glazed pieces feature hues from Girard's rich colour palette and can be used to store odds and ends, keys, coins or other items. The natural material lends the Ceramic Containers an artisanal flair.
  • Designed by Alexander Girard.

  • The three original models were made of wood, hand-turned by Girard on a lathe in his workshop.

  • Their silhouettes are reminiscent of the traditional shapes of apothecary vessels, board game tokens or millinery blocks.

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Specifications

Dimensions

Height Width
Container No.1 33cm 18cm

Materials & Information

  • Hand Glazed Ceramic.

Care & Buying Guide

  • Clean with a soft dry cloth only.

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