Today s artists too write extensively about gray s influence.
Eileen gray inspired furniture.
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This is an iconic piece of 60 s pop furniture the bocca.
Designed by studio 65.
Over her career she was associated with many notable european artists of her era including kathleen scott adrienne gorska le corbusier and jean badovici with whom she was romantically involved.
Eileen gray s most iconic work is arguably her e 1027 house which was built in 1924 on the south coast of france in roquebrune near monaco built on a steep cliff as a bolthole for her and her then lover romanian born architect jean badovici this house was gray s first foray into architecture and has since become recognized as a classic example of the modernist architecture of the age.
The exhibition honours the memory of eileen gray modern self taught architect and designer.
Eileen gray was a breath of fresh air in the male dominated design world.
A new book film and tv special are all devoted to the.
Humorous iconic sexy no other sofa can make such a bold statement.
Eileen gray born kathleen eileen moray smith.
After the war and up to her death in 1976 eileen gray continued to work as a designer on both major projects like the cultural and social centre which occupied her from 1946 1949 and on a number of smaller furniture designs.
Her pieces have been described as both luxurious and theatrical and she has been a.
Renowned in france during the early decades of the 20th century as a designer in lacquer furniture and interiors she then began to experiment with architectural.
We carry a variety of furniture influenced by this popular designer including designer chairs sofas block screens side tables and more.
Eileen gray an irishwoman was one of the leading members of the modern design movement.
Her work inspired both modernism and art deco.
Inspired by salvador dali and marilyn monroes lips.
Neglected for most of her career eileen gray 1878 1976 is now regarded as one of the most important furniture designers and architects of the early 20th century and the most influential woman in those fields.
Eileen gray thoroughly modern maker furniture designer and architect eileen gray died nearly 40 years ago but is back with us in a big way.
One of her last tasks was to work with zeev aram on the introduction of her designs onto the world market.
Many art deco and bauhaus architects and designers found inspiration in gray s unique style.
While greta grossman took the mantle of icons in danish designs gray was a trailblazer in the bauhaus movement.
Bocca style sofa 3 seat.