Eileen Gray (1878 – 1976) was an architect, furniture designer and an important figure within the Modernist movement. However as a female designer working in the 1920s and 30s, her work wasn't always given the recognition it deserved. Hear about how she rose in prominence, and take a closer look at her intriguing 'S' bend chair, complete with a hidden function.
Eileen Gray and her experimental 'S' bend chair
Eileen Gray and her experimental 'S' bend chair
![Background image: Fauteuil Transatlantique chair, Eileen Gray, 1925 – 30, reupholstered in the 1960s, France. Museum no. Circ.578-1971. Given by the designer. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London](https://assets-cdn.vam.ac.uk/2017/07/26/11/26/14/d76a0053-3e71-4510-a9ef-9d2fd5d452a6/poster.jpg)
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