Fine Arts

Pick of the week: Eileen Gray ‘Transat’ chair

Considered one the Irish designer’s most iconic pieces, its form reflects functionality and minimalism

Lot 29, the ‘Transat’ or Non-Conformist chair by Eileen Gray, originally created in 1922 for her modernist villa E.2017 on the Cote d’Azur

Adam’s Mid Century Modern timed online sale, which ends on November 7, offers collectors and design enthusiasts plenty of tempting options including Lot 29, the ‘Transat’ or Non-Conformist chair by Eileen Gray.

Short for Transatlantique, it was originally created in 1922 for her modernist villa E.2017 on the Cote d’Azur.

Its simple and elegant design features a lacquered and steel frame with black leather sling seat, somewhat reminiscent of a deck chair. Its form emphasises ...