Herman Miller | MillerKnoll

Dimensions:  64" W 54" D

Materials:  82% wool, 18% cotton

In the mid-1960s, Alexander Girard designed this richly hued throw blanket as part of an astounding 17,543-item brand identity system – from logo to lounge furniture to bag tags – for Braniff International Airways.

Recreated today by Pendleton – whose blankets Girard avidly collected – the designs are crafted from a blend of 82 percent naturally breathable, wrinkle resistant, high-quality virgin wool and 18 percent cotton.

Design Story: In 1965, the Jack Tinker Agency hired Girard to orchestrate what amounted to a complete overhaul of the Braniff International Airway’s brand experience. From playing cards and matchbooks, to baggage tags and tickets, to the airport lounges and planes, Girard marshaled his talents into a comprehensive scheme that signaled “the end of the plain plane,” ultimately making 17,543 design changes that included 56 textiles for use in the interiors of Braniff planes. These fabrics featured a range of geometric patterns and related to one another with a consistent mix of primary, secondary, and tertiary colours.

This design is just one example of Girard’s unparalleled body of work that stands wholly apart from his contemporaries. From his outpost in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he designed over 300 textiles in multitudes of colorways, multiple collections of wallpaper, decorative prints and wall hangings, an expansive group of furniture, and both decorative and useful objects—a body of work well ahead of its time.      

Tuck is proud to be a Brand partner here in New Brunswick with Herman Miller / MillerKnoll!   We invite you to explore Herman Miller's extensive and inspirational website where you can pour over their beautiful collections such as sofas, sectionals, dining tables & chairs, bedroom, lighting and storage:

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Once you have Pre-shopped on Herman Miller's fabulous user Friendly website please reach out and  email us at hello@tuckstudio.ca  or phone us 506 642 9692 and we will provide you with pricing!  

If you place an order for an item stocked at Tuck, we will ship it on the same or next business day and you will receive tracking in real time.

If you choose to Pick Up, you order will be awaiting for you at Tuck Studio, located at 115 Prince William Street in Saint John, NB. Pick-ups must occur during our regular business hours. Once your order is ready for pickup, we will notify you.