Just for Fun, but Not for Kids

Why? They’re just too pretty for a little rug rat to sink his/her teeth into (trust me, I have a 2-year old)…not to mention, they go for a steep $100 a set! Created by House Industries in a collaboration with the estate of textile designer, folk art collector, architect, graphic and interior designer, Alexander Girard (1907-1993). The 28-block set features alphabets based on a upcoming Girard font collection (also by House Industries), as well as vast array of beautiful sun icons based on designs for the famous NY restaurant La Fonda del Sol (1961). The entire restaurant, including the furnishings, dishware and table linens were designed by Alexander Girard.

Girard has been called one of the most underrated designers of the 20th century. He is best known as one third of the Herman Miller company’s legendary postwar triumvirate (along with George Nelson & Charles Eames).

You can find more of Alexander Girard’s vintage designs at máXimo.

“Toys represent a microcosm of man’s world and dreams; they exhibit fantasy, imagination, humor and love. They are an invaluable record and expression of man’s ingenious unsophisticated imagination.” — Alexander Girard