12/08/2026
A Ward Bennett appreciation post.
He’s one of the great American designers of his generation and a constant reference for me. Bennett’s work spanned disciplines from fashion to furniture to flatware, yet there’s a through line to all of it that feels instinctual. His work is substantive and layered, but somehow feels effortless as though it all simply came together.
For Gianni and Marella Agnelli, Bennett created their iconic 1970 Rome apartment, an interior with a strong point of view and distinct style that still feels remarkably fresh today.
Here are three of my forever favorite projects:
Designed for the Agnelli family, Rome, 1970
His Upper West Side home, The Dakota, 1965
His East Hampton home, 1968
