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Who designed the Transat chair?

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Who designed the Transat chair?
Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
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Eileen Gray 'Transat' Chair, c. 1995
By Eileen Gray
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Inspired by transatlantic ocean liner deck chairs, the Transat Chair embodies Gray’s fascination with travel, luxury, and minimalism.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Transat Chair With Black Leather, Design Eileen Gray 1927, France ca. 1975
By Eileen Gray
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
The Transat Chair has become one of Eileen Gray's most important signature pieces.
Category

Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair Eileen Gray Ecart International Transat Black Leather Lounge Chairs
By Ecart International, Eileen Gray
Located in Houston, TX
For this project, she designed all the furniture, including the iconic Transat lounge chair created c. 1927. Its name refers to the abbreviation of “transatlantique”, evoking the dec...
Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

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