Girard is known for being heavily influenced by and incorporating traditional folk art and handicrafts into his designs, to the extent that he is often described as "Girard means folk art." Astonishingly, his collection numbers over 100,000 items! After his passing, the collection was donated to the International Folk Art Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, attesting to its significant archival value.

The "Wooden Dolls," designed in 1963 to adorn Girard's Santa Fe home, also bear the strong imprint of folk art influences. Each doll, with its unique expression, pattern, shape, and color palette, embodies Girard's distinctive worldview. These were once considered a mythical collection, never intended for sale.



In 2005, Vitra revisited its archives and, in 2007, revived eleven "Wooden Dolls." Based on the original details, the design team and skilled artisans made their production possible. This latest collection introduces five additional figures, bringing the total number of "Wooden Dolls" to sixteen.

Crafted from solid pine wood with a pleasant texture, the dolls feature a distinctive color palette reminiscent of Mexican folk art, which is truly exquisite.
With their utterly charming designs, these figures are sure to add a new splash of color to everyday life, whether as a decorative interior piece or as actual toys.