Metal Wall Relief: International Love Heart

Description

The Metal Wall Relief: International Love Heart by Vitra reflects Alexander Girard’s distinctive approach to art and design. Originally created for The Compound restaurant in Santa Fe, this piece captures Girard’s ability to combine visual appeal with deeper meaning. Made from powder-coated sheet metal, the International Love Heart features a bold heart motif, symbolising love and warmth. Its sleek finish enhances both the design and durability, ensuring it can be enjoyed for years to come.

Reintroduced by Vitra in collaboration with the Girard family, this design stays true to Girard’s original work, blending mid-century modern style with timeless sentiment. The relief comes with all the necessary assembly materials, making it easy to display and enjoy right away. Whether displayed in a home or office, it brings an uplifting presence, offering a unique connection to Girard’s artistic legacy.

Dimensions: Ø 60 x 48.5 cm

About Vitra

Vitra, a Swiss family-owned company established in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum, has been profoundly influenced by the principles of durability and the power of good design. This design-forward company began by securing the rights to produce furniture from the Herman Miller collection for the European market, featuring iconic designs by Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson. Today, Vitra produces a wide range of furniture for offices, homes, and public spaces, continuing to work with leading designers globally.

Central to Vitra’s ethos is its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s approach extends beyond creating long-lasting products to encompass a comprehensive sustainability strategy that includes close monitoring of material sources and manufacturing processes, ensuring high environmental standards are met. Most of Vitra’s materials are sourced from Europe, and its facilities leverage renewable energy sources like hydro-electricity and solar power.

Vitra’s dedication to cultural and design integrity is embodied in their collaborations with some of the world’s most influential architects and designers, creating not just furniture but a legacy of design that challenges and transcends traditional aesthetics. This has established Vitra not only as a leader in the furniture industry but also as a steward of design and architectural innovation on the global stage. Browse the Vitra Collection