1885
Born on 14 November in Gradischsk (now Ukraine) as Sophia Ilinitchna Stern
ca. 1903
Studied art in Saint Petersburg and at the Academy of Arts in Karlsruhe
1904
Moved to Paris, began contact with the French avant-garde
1908
Married art dealer Wilhelm Uhde, who introduced her to the Paris art world
1910
Married artist Robert Delaunay; joint artistic work and development of Orphism
1912–1913
Development of Orphism together with Robert Delaunay, characterised by bright colours and abstract forms
1913
Participation in the Salon d'Automne in Paris, first public recognition
1914–1918
During the First World War, fled to Spain with Robert Delaunay; extensive travels there, painting still lifes and market scenes, and working as an interior designer in Madrid
1920
Return to Paris; continued work on design objects
1923
Began working with fabrics and textiles
1925
Founded her own company, Boutique Simultanée; participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes
1930s
Gained international renown; collaborated with department stores in New York and designed film costumes
1941
Death of Robert Delaunay; collaboration with Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Jean Arp
1940s–1970s
Expansion of work to include stage design and costumes