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Influenced by both the Art Deco style and 1920s functionalism, Eileen Gray (1878 – 1976) is one of the most intriguing designers of the inter-war period. Largely unrecognised in her own lifetime, today she is considered a pioneer of the Modernist movement, known for her remarkably bold furniture designs and architecture.
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Eileen Gray and her experimental 'S' bend chair
Introducing the pioneering female designer behind the experimental 'S' bend chair
Deckchair design: from ocean liner to Modernist villa
Discover how ocean liner style influenced an iconic Modernist chair designed by Eileen Gray
Art Deco: where tradition meets modernity
Art Deco's extraordinary blend of tradition and progress is the essence of works by John Skeaping, Eileen Gray and René Lalique
The influence of East Asian lacquer on European furniture
Find out how the desire for Asian lacquer influenced Western furniture for centuries