If you were born in Britain after World War II, you see a continuous atmosphere of decline, moral and economic and political. Stephen Bayley atmospherebearbritain Change image and share on social
That's one of the things about getting older isn't it? You suddenly realise that you are what you set out to be. And there are no role models any more. Stephen Bayley modeloldrealise Change image and share on social
I have a character failing. I am quite incapable of identifying with anything whole-heartedly. Whatever I am doing, I am always planning to do something else. I would rather travel than arrive. Stephen Bayley arrivecharacterfail Change image and share on social
You must never aspire to 'finish' a house, you can merely hope to start it, and from then on it's an evolutionary process. Stephen Bayley aspireevolutionaryfinish Change image and share on social
The assumption must be that those who can see value only in tradition, or versions of it, deny man's ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Stephen Bayley abilityadaptassumption Change image and share on social
In an age robbed of religious symbols, going to the shops replaces going to the church. We have a free choice, but at a price. We can win experience, but never achieve innocence. Marx knew that the epic activities of the modern world involve not lance and sword but dry goods. Stephen Bayley achieveactivityage share on social
My wife and I both love cooking - I am an advanced male - so we argue about who gets to rustle up dinner. Stephen Bayley advancearguecook Change image and share on social
I have no particular interest in antiquities or antiques, but I like things to meet a certain aesthetic. Stephen Bayley aestheticantiqueantiquity Change image and share on social
I just don't understand how you can not be concerned about your appearance. From time to time I'm vilified as the person who cares about the look of a teapot - and it's not that I believe my taste is superior, I just can not believe that other people don't care. Stephen Bayley appearancecareconcern share on social
Taste is more to do with manners than appearances. Taste is both myth and reality; it is not a style. Stephen Bayley appearancemannermyth Change image and share on social
