Ben Swildens (1938-2022), a Dutch designer and architect, stood out for his multidisciplinary approach blending design, architecture, and sculpture, with an aesthetic marked by freedom and timelessness. Born into a cosmopolitan family, he grew up traveling with his architect father, an environment that fostered his creativity from a young age. He graduated from the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1961 and began his career alongside renowned glass artist and decorator Max Ingrand.

From 1962 to 1969, Ben Swildens worked on major projects, including the headquarters of EDF and Peugeot, the Lima Airport, the Parliament of Beirut, and the Museum of Geneva. During this period, he designed L'Œuf, an iconic piece initially produced by Verre Lumière and later reissued by Fontana Arte. He also designed the Verre Lumière boutique, showcasing his attention to detail and scenographic approach.
In parallel with his design work, Swildens co-founded the boutique Point, specializing in lighting and design furniture, and later created the brand Bonpoint, for which he designed the first stores in France and internationally.

In 1985, he founded Ben Swildens Design Architecture, a firm dedicated to projects blending architecture, furniture, and sculpture, further exploring these three disciplines. Outside of his architectural work, Ben Swildens turned to sculpture, experimenting with materials such as metal, wood, and fiberglass. His monumental works reflect his passion for bold shapes and expressive textures.

In 2011, Swildens' creations were honored in an exhibition at Merci, where the desk he designed for Peugeot was reissued in a limited edition, highlighting the timelessness and lasting impact of his work.