Eileen Gray
9 August 1878 – 31 October 1976
Eileen Gray was an Irish architect and furniture designer and a pioneer of the modern movement in architecture. She first became known for her lacquer work and Art Deco furniture before turning to architecture, designing the celebrated modernist villa E-1027. Her innovative furniture pieces, including the E-1027 table, remain influential design classics.
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Life events
Eileen Gray was born into an Anglo-Irish family in County Wexford.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgGray studied painting at the Slade School of Fine Art in London.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgGray settled in Paris, where she would spend most of her career.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe apprenticed under lacquer master Seizo Sugawara, developing a distinctive lacquer style.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgGray opened a Paris shop to sell her furniture, lacquer, and rugs.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgGray designed and built the modernist seaside house E-1027 at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHer tubular-steel and glass adjustable table became an enduring design icon.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRenewed interest in her work brought Gray honors and recognition in her final years.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgEileen Gray died in Paris at the age of 98.
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