{"title":"Eileen Gray","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe story behind the Eileen Gray table\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEileen Gray was born in 1878 in County Wexford in Ireland. Coming from an Irish-Scottish aristocratic family, she first went to London in the UK to study architecture and design, enrolling at the Slade School of Art around the turn of the century. She then moved to Paris in France, where she soon found her way into the art scene. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGray first became known as a leading designer of lacquered screens and decorative panels. Later, she moved away from the rather elitist design of late Art Nouveau towards less opulent designs. The Irish artist was one of the pioneers who, in the 1920s and 1930s, created what we now call modern design. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEileen Gray's tubular steel furniture, revolutionary at the time, is now considered classic. As the crowning achievement of her career, she was appointed Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society of Arts in London in 1972, and in 1978 the Museum of Modern Art in New York in the USA added her legendary Adjustable Table to its permanent design collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs one of the few women in the pantheon of 20th-century design pioneers, she is mentioned in the same breath as Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marcel-breuer\"\u003eMarcel Breuer\u003c\/a\u003e. Her theories of design and architecture shaped our ideas about living, and decades after her death she is still regarded as the epitome of modernism. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the second phase of her career, Eileen Gray turned to architecture, where she also created masterpieces. She took a stance against Le Corbusier's concept of the \u003cem\u003e\"machine for living in\"\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003ccite\u003e\"A house is not a machine to live in. It is the shell of man\"\u003c\/cite\u003e – this is how Gray summed up her own understanding of architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEileen Gray died in 1976 at the age of 98.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classicon-adjustable-table-e-1027","title":"ClassiCon - Adjustable Table E 1027","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Design Icon Among Side Tables\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nAmong \u003ch2\u003ethe\u003c\/h2\u003eclassics, this is arguably the classic. Its ingeniously proportioned, unmistakable shape has made this height-adjustable table one of the most popular design icons of the 20. century. It is named after the E 1027 summer house, “Maison en bord de mer,” which Eileen Gray built for herself and her collaborator Jean Badovici. The mysterious code name also comes from her: E stands for Eileen, 10 for Jean (J is the 10. letter of the alphabet), 2 for B(adovici), and 7 for G(ray).\r\nThe height-adjustable frame of the side table is made of chrome-plated steel tubing. The classic version features a clear crystal glass top. In addition, the Adjustable Table is also available with a gray Parsol glass top or a black-lacquered metal top.","brand":"ClassiCon","offers":[{"title":"Clear crystal glass \/ chrome","offer_id":57315148333400,"sku":"111991","price":990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray Parsol glass \/ chrome","offer_id":57315148366168,"sku":"121806","price":1090.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear crystal glass \/ black","offer_id":57315148398936,"sku":"130049","price":990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray Parsol glass \/ black","offer_id":57315148431704,"sku":"135936","price":1090.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black metal plate \/ black","offer_id":57315148464472,"sku":"135937","price":1220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/adjustable-table-1-1200x1200_0e6041b4-4497-4c1a-bbd2-2d9d49580b9a.jpg?v=1779275280"},{"product_id":"classicon-menton-beistelltisch","title":"ClassiCon - Menton Side Table","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Menton ClassiCon Side Table – A Masterpiece by Eileen Gray\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Menton ClassiCon Side Table, designed by the visionary designer Eileen Gray, is a prime example of timeless elegance and first-class craftsmanship. This exquisite side table is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a work of art that adds a special touch to any room.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign and Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nEileen Gray, an icon of modern design, created with the Menton side table, a piece of furniture that captivates with its understated elegance and clean lines. The table combines geometric precision with a harmonious aesthetic that makes a striking impression in both modern and classic living spaces. The subtle nod to Art Deco elements makes the Menton side table a timeless classic.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Quality Materials and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe Menton side table is crafted from premium materials known for their durability and quality. The combination of sturdy steel and fine wood finishes ensures a perfect balance between stability and elegance. Each table is crafted with the utmost care and precision to meet the high expectations of our customers.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nWhether in the living room as a stylish surface for books and decorative items, in the bedroom as an elegant nightstand, or in the office as a functional piece of furniture—the Menton side table blends seamlessly into any setting. Its versatility and timeless design make it an indispensable part of any sophisticated interior.","brand":"ClassiCon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57395372196184,"sku":"224231","price":2930.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Classicon-Menton-Beistelltisch-drehbar-grau-schwarz-Gestell-chrom-1.jpg?v=1780059696"},{"product_id":"classicon-tube-light-led-stehleuchte","title":"ClassiCon - Tube Light LED Floor Lamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElegant Floor Lamp Since 1927\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nIn 1927, Irish interior architect and designer Eileen Gray designed the elegant Tube Light floor lamp— ClassiCon now produces it based on the original design (licensee: Aram Designs Ltd, London).\r\n\u003ch3\u003eA classic with a unique design\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe Tube Light is considered a classic among floor lamps and stands out for its unique design: the lamp body and light source form two parallel lines that extend vertically from the floor, creating a striking contrast. While the lamp body appears cool and hard due to its chrome-plated surface, the LED bulb emits a warm, soft light. Plastic sockets connect the two elements.\r\nA push button on the base makes it easy to turn the lamp on and off. Felt glides and the light bulb are included.","brand":"ClassiCon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57478142034264,"sku":"282382","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/tube-light-frei-1200x1200.jpg?v=1781005786"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.connox.com\/collections\/eileen-gray.oembed","provider":"Connox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}