Eileen Gray Lou Perou Extendable Table

Originally designed in 1926 by modernist icon Eileen Gray, the Lou Perou table exemplifies versatile elegance and intelligent design. Manufactured by ClassiCon, this transformable piece features a chrome-plated tubular steel frame paired with a high-gloss lacquered wood top. What makes this table remarkable is its ingenious folding mechanism—a single tube supports the extending section, allowing it to transition seamlessly from a slim console or desk to a full dining table. Its perfectly symmetrical design maintains visual balance in any configuration.

The table takes its name from Lou Perou, Gray's final French residence, which she designed and built in St. Tropez at the age of 76—a testament to her lifelong creative spirit. Born into an aristocratic Irish-Scottish family, Eileen Gray studied architecture and design in London and Paris, initially gaining recognition for her innovative lacquered walls and decorative panels. Her pioneering contributions to modernist design and architecture place her among the giants of the movement—Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Marcel Breuer. The Royal Society for Arts honoured her work with the prestigious title of Royal Designer for Industry, and her theories on design continue to shape how we think about modern living.

Details

• Designer: Eileen Gray, 1926.
• Manufacturer: Classicon, Germany.
• Makers mark and number with signature on leg.
• Materials: Lacquered wood top, chrome plated tubular steel legs and hinges.
• Dimensions: L 195cm/130cm x W 65cm x H 70cm.
• Condition: Scratches to lacquer table top from use.
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