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ClassiCon Live 2015 Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Live 2015 Eileen Gray
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ClassiCon Live 2015 Eileen Gray

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Overview: This document provides an extensive overview of Eileen Gray's contributions to modern design, highlighting her pioneering work in furniture and architecture. It also details the licensing and production of her designs by Aram Designs Ltd. and ClassiCon.
Key Sections:
  • Historical Context and Achievements: Eileen Gray was a pioneering figure in modern design, known for her innovative use of tubular steel in furniture during the 1920s. Her work is considered revolutionary and has become classic over time. She was the only woman among notable designers like Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier.
  • Architectural Contributions: Gray's architectural work includes the beach house 'E 1027' in Roquebrune, a masterpiece of architectural avant-garde, designed with Jean Badovici. This house inspired some of her most significant furniture pieces, such as the 'Bibendum' armchair and the 'Adjustable Table E 1027'.
  • Collaboration and Licensing: In the 1970s, Gray collaborated with Zeev Aram to bring her designs into series production. In 1973, she granted Aram Designs Ltd. the worldwide rights to manufacture and distribute her designs. ClassiCon is the exclusive licensee for producing and distributing the Eileen Gray collection.
  • Awards and Recognition: Eileen Gray was honored as a 'Royal Designer to Industry' by the Royal Society of Art in London in 1972. Her work continues to be celebrated, with pieces like the 'Dragon Chair' fetching record prices at auctions.
  • Legacy and Influence: Gray's designs remain influential, with her work being part of permanent collections in prestigious institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Her house 'E 1027' was reopened to the public in 2015 after restoration.
  • Product Details: The document lists various furniture pieces designed by Eileen Gray and other designers, providing dimensions and production details. Notable pieces include the 'Adjustable Table E 1027', 'Bibendum', and 'Occasional Table'.
Conclusion: Eileen Gray's legacy in modern design is profound, with her innovative approach and timeless designs continuing to inspire and attract collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.
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Eileen Gray Authorised by The World Licence Holder Aram Designs Ltd., London

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TUBE LIGHT 1927 NON CONFORMIST 1926 Eileen Gray (1878 – 1976) Das Leben der irischen Künstlerin spannt sich nahezu über ein gesamtes Jahrhundert. Ihr Name wird aber für alle Zeiten mit der Geburtsstunde des modernen Designs verbunden sein. Eileen Gray gehörte zu den Pionieren. Sie war die einzige Frau im Kreis der genialen neuen Designer wie Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier oder Marcel Breuer. Sie war vielleicht sogar „die Begabteste unserer Generation“, sagte René Herbst später einmal. Eileen Gray – da denken wir zunächst an ihre fantastischen Kreationen im Wohnbereich. Sie war eine der Ersten,...

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MENTON 1932 OCCASIONAL TABLE 1927

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Stühle und Sessel Chairs and Armchairs Aixia 1928 EILEEN GRAY H 84 / B 40 / T 52 / SH 48 Roquebrune 1932 Eileen Gray H 79 / B 45 / T 53 / SH 46 Bonaparte 1935 Eileen Gray H 74 / B 63 / T 67 / SH 45 Non Conformist 1926 Eileen Gray H 78 / B 57 / T 63 / SH 45 Venus 2006 Konstantin Grcic H 81 / B 53 / T 53 / SH 46 Mars 2003 Konstantin Grcic H 76 / B 48 / T 54 / SH 44 sedan chair 2015 Neri&Hu H 84 / B 45 / T 54 / SH 46/47 Menton 1932 EILEEN GRAY H 42/65 / TH 32/65 / B 126 / T 56/62 Munich Coffee Table 2010 SAUERBRUCH HUTTON H 38 / B 88 / T 58 Occasional Table 1927 Eileen Gray H 57 / TH 43 / B 40 /...

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ClassiCon Headquarters Sigmund-Riefler-Bogen 3 81829 München Germany Tel + 49 89 748133 0 Fax + 49 89 748133 99 [email protected] www.classicon.com Showroom Mon.-Thu. 8.30 -17.00 h Fri. 8.30 -15.00 h Please call for other hours

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