Designer In Depth Post

Eileen Gray

Eileen Gray was the name I randomly chose from the provided list of designers.  Ironically enough, her resume fits my interest in interior space design.  Eileen Gray is an Irish furniture designer who studied at the Slade School of Art in London.  Though my interest usually resides in modern day designers, Eileen Gray (who lived from August 9, 1878 – October 31, 1976) does have many designs that I find interesting.  She is regarded as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th century. 

  One of the main reasons that I have enjoyed viewing the works of Eileen Gray is because her furniture designs are still relevant and would not be out of place in this day and age.  To the left, the white room containing her furniture designs does not look quite different from anything one might find in a modernized home today.  This room is one of Eileen's first comission projects which in turn led to many more. 

Sadly, Some of her work was destroyed due to a bombing during WWII, but her legacy and designs still live on today.  Many of her works and houses remain, along with many reproductions of her furniture.

Images and Information obtained from Wikipedia and the British Design Museum Website (designmuseum.org)