Alongside his contemporaries Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was a prominent figure in postwar US design. In a departure from the rather austere Modernist aesthetic that preceded him, he brought playfulness through his love of color, texture, and pattern.

This original side table is a fine example of this exuberance. Designed and manufactured for Braniff International Airways, the base is made from die-cast aluminum, welded together (compared to the new edition, which is screwed together), while the top is a 20-by-20-inch original marble top with the Braniff Airlines label underneath.

This table also has the original shockmount mounted underneath, a feature seen only on the first production batch, specifically for Braniff.

The original marble top has been repolished to its original shine, whereas the base was kept original with all the patina. The base can also be polished upon request.

 A truly exceptional piece for any Girard collector.

• Dimension (inches): 20.0(h) x 17.5(d) x 15.25 (w)

• Designer: Alexander Girard
• Origin: U.S.A.
• Condition: Good