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A fascinating rediscovery of the life and work of Eileen Gray, one of the twentieth century's most important designers.!
Eileen Gray: Her Life and Work
This remarkable woman, Eileen Gray, executed innovative and modern designs for furniture and a handful of homes, including the famous E—1027 on the French Riviera.
A fascinating rediscovery of the life and work of Eileen Gray, one of the twentieth century’s most important this illustrated biography, we learn the origins of designer Eileen Gray and the details of her groundbreaking career.
She also developed countless plans and models for innovative, affordable and practical homes and communities. Born in Ireland, she went to art school but was not formally trained as an architect, which the author suggests worked to Gray’s advantage.
She established herself early in her career as a talented furniture designer, most known for her stunning lacquer screens, chair designs, and sofas. She designed furniture for many distinguished clients, including an entire flat in Paris for Madame Mathieu-Levy.
Eileen Gray is now celebrated as a pioneer of modern design and one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century, together with Le Corbusier.Mathieu-Levy asked for “something extravagant” for the salon. Gray produced numerous, now iconic pieces, including her famous daybed, the Pirogue.
Gray also designed and produced rugs. When I