One trait that is shared by almost all of the great architects of the 20th century is that they didn’t just design buildings. In fact, several of these famous architects were also accomplished furniture designers. One of which is the Irish architect Eileen Gray. A staunch proponent of modern design, Gray’s designed home furniture that was not only elegant but also highly revolutionary for their time.



As an architect, Eileen Gray was known for her modernist approach to her designs as… Continue

Despite being lesser known than Le Corbusier or Mies van der Rohe, no one could deny that the Irish designer Eileen Gray is among the greatest designers of the modern age. Recognized as one the major pioneers of the Modern design movement in the early 20th century, Eileen Gray were among the first to go beyond the conventions of traditional design and pave the way to what is no known as the modern furniture style.



Born Kathleen Eileen Moray Gray on August 1878 near Enniscorthy,… Continue

Born on August 1878 near Enniscorthy, Ireland, Eileen Gray is a lacquer artist, designer, architect and pioneer of the Modern Movement in the early 20th century. One of the few notable female designers of her day, Eileen Gray's work surpassed the design conventions of her day and paved the way for modern design in architecture and furniture design.



Born Kathleen Eileen Moray Gray to the well-to-do Scottish-Irish Gray clan, Eileen Gray studied at the prestigious Slade School of Fine… Continue

Though she may not be as prominent as her male counterparts, few can deny that the Irish designer Eileen Gray is one of the most influential designers of her time. Recognized as one of the pioneers of the Modern design movement in the early 20th century, Gray's furniture designs surpassed the conventions of traditional design and continue to influence modern designers and their work to this day.



Born Kathleen Eileen Moray Gray in August 1878 near Enniscorthy, Ireland,… Continue