Maria Pergay's first collection of stainless steel furniture, including the 'Ring' chair and the 'Flying Carpet' daybed was exhibited in 1968 at Galerie Maison Jardin, under the direction of decorator Jean Dive. Her success was instant, and Maria was quickly sought after by sophisticated collectors for private commissions.
Maria Pergay continued to work with stainless steel through the 1970s and then went on to work in Saudi Arabia where she designed palace interiors for the Royal family.
Today, Pergay is working on a new collection of furniture which focuses on the usage of new materials with a touch of the surreal. Her new designs will be exhibited in April 2006 in a collaborative show at Demisch Danant and Lehmann Maupin Gallery.