Irish-born designer Eileen Gray has remained an elusive subject despite her lasting influence. Known for her highly original furniture and interior design, Gray realized nine buildings in her lifetime and recorded more than forty-five architectural projects in her archive, although until recently several of her built projects were attributed to her collaborator, Jean Badovici. After studying art in London and Paris, Gray settled in Paris in 1907 and began designing sumptuous lacquer furniture, wool carpets