Maria Pergay was a French designer known for her radical and sculptural use of stainless steel in furniture and interiors. Working from the 1960s onward, Pergay challenged traditional ideas of materiality, transforming industrial steel into fluid, reflective forms that balanced strength and elegance. Her work bridged design and art, often blurring functional boundaries while maintaining a strong sense of structure. Today, her designs are regarded as iconic examples of avant-garde modernism and remain highly influential in contemporary furniture and collectible design.