Design Men

playboy 1961 George Nelson, Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames and Jens Risom

From playboy 1961 (53 years ago) George Nelson, Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames and Jens Risom, sitting on chairs that still look more like the future than anything I see in the shops today. Also is this what designers are supposed to look like? I wonder where Ray Eames is?


George Nelson and Swag Leg Desk“You don’t think your way to creative work. You work your way to creative thinking.” – George Nelson


Edward Wormley and listen to me couch“Modernism means freedom to mix, to choose, to change, to embrace the new but to hold fast to what is good” – Edward Wormley


Eero Saarinen and Tulip Chair“The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man’s life on earth and to fulfill his belief in the nobility of his existence.” – Eero Saarinen


Harry Bertoia and Diamond Chair“The urge for good design is the same as the urge to go on living.” – Harry Bertoia


Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair“The most important thing is that you love what you are doing, and the second that you are not afraid of where your next idea will lead.” – Charles Eames


Jens Risom, Lounge Chair and Prefab Beach Home“Good design means that anything good will go well with other equally good things” – Jens Risom

From playboy 1961 George Nelson, Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames and Jens Risom