| 1908: |
He was
born in Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
| 1931: |
Degree in architecture from Yale University |
| 1934: |
Completes
studies at the American Academy in Rome.
Opens an architectural studio in New York with William Hanby |
| 1935-1944:
|
Editor-in-chief
of the magazine "Architectural Forum" |
| 1946: |
Sets
up his own office for architecture and industrial design
as of 1957 begins co-operation with Vitra |
| 1968: |
Designs
the typewriter "Editor" for Olivetti |
| 1983: |
Creates
the exhibition "Design since 1945" at Philadelphia
Museum of Art
Passed Away in 1986, New York, USA |
| 1988: |
Re-edition
of his designs Coconut Chair and Marshmallow Sofa at Vitra |
| 1999: |
Re-edition
of the Nelson Perch for Vitra |
