In 1923 Eileen Gray designed a “Bedroom-boudoir for Monte Carlo” as part of the 14th Salon of the Society of Artists-Decorators. Among the carpets, tables, sofas, screen, and lighting fixtures was this floor lamp. It shows Gray’s skill in lacquer work as well as her ability to design furniture that was advanced for its time. The lamp, influenced by both South Sea Islands and African art, also exhibits futuristic qualities. It was acquired by the fashion designer Madame Mathieu Levy from Gray's gallery called Jean Desert in Paris.
Gift of Sydney and Frances Lewis
"Eileen Gray: Designer-Architect", Bard Graduate Center, New York, NY, February 27 - July 10, 2020
2020 "Eileen Gray: Designer-Architect," Bard Graduate Center Gallery, NY, Feb 27 - July 10, 2020;
2013 "Eileen Gray", Centre Pompidou, paris, February 20 - May 20, 2013
1976-1977 "Cinquantenaire de l'Exposition de 1925," Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, Oct 15, 1976 - Feb 2, 1977
Lamp exhibited in the “Bedroom-Boudoir for Monte Carlo” at XIVe Salon, Société des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris, Grand Palais des Champs Elyseés, 1923
2020 "Eileen Gray: Designer-Architect," Bard Graduate Center Gallery, NY, Feb 27 - July 10, 2020;
2013 "Eileen Gray", Centre Pompidou, paris, February 20 - May 20, 2013
1976-1977 "Cinquantenaire de l'Exposition de 1925," Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, Oct 15, 1976 - Feb 2, 1977
Lamp exhibited in the “Bedroom-Boudoir for Monte Carlo” at XIVe Salon, Société des Artistes Décorateurs, Paris, Grand Palais des Champs Elyseés, 1923
©artist or artist’s estate
Some object records are not complete and do not reflect VMFA's full and current knowledge. VMFA makes routine updates as records are reviewed and enhanced.
