BENSEN

Stunning, functional, timeless.

 
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Bensen is a Vancouver, British Columbia–based design company founded in 1981 by designer Niels Bendtsen. Rooted in Scandinavian design principles, the studio is known for its refined, minimalist furnishings that balance simplicity, function, and timeless form.

Designed in Canada and produced in Italy, Bensen reflects a strong connection to its Vancouver origins while maintaining an international standard of craftsmanship. The collection is defined by thoughtful materials, clean lines, and enduring design made to integrate seamlessly into contemporary residential and commercial spaces.

Bensen is sold exclusively on Vancouver Island, BC, by Chester Fields.

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Minimalist living room with two yellow sofas, a gray armchair, a white coffee table, a side table, and a standing floor lamp, arranged on a brown area rug against a plain white wall.
A cozy living room corner with a green upholstered sofa and a small side table with a black vase containing pink and cream flowers, set against a dark wooden wall and a beige area rug.
Minimalist dining room with a wooden table, a chair, a bench, a vase with flowers, and a built-in wooden bookshelf and closet. Large window with sheer curtains offers a view outside.
Minimalist living room with a lime green sectional sofa, a beige and white area rug, a small wooden coffee table, and a black floor lamp against a plain white wall.
Modern kitchen with black cabinets, gray walls, and a wooden stool with a leather seat in front of a white kitchen island. There are small black teapots and cups on the island. A window with a view of greenery is in the background.
Modern living room with large beige sectional sofa, red accent chair, wooden coffee table, potted plant, floor lamp, and window with ocean view.
Modern living room with a large window showcasing a view of water and trees, featuring a light gray sofa with pillows, a black lamp, dark and light chairs, and a large potted plant.
Two chairs, one dark gray and one light wood, arranged facing each other in an empty room with plain white walls and light flooring.
Woman sitting on a gray sofa reading a book, with a large window behind her showing an ocean view.
Modern living room with a brown leather sofa, ottoman, side table, and large window with ocean view.
A red chair with a woven beige seat in a minimalistic room with light-colored wooden floors and plain white walls.
Minimalist living room with a white sofa, armchair, wooden side table, and large window overlooking the ocean.
Living room with a beige textured sofa, a dark brown cushion, and a wooden coffee table with a modern white decorative lamp, near a window with black framing, in natural daylight.
Living room with a large window overlooking a foggy outdoor landscape. There is a cream-colored sofa with a striped throw blanket on the right side, a small black side table with a mug on it, and another round, dark-colored table in the foreground. T
Modern living room with beige sectional sofa, dark gray throw blanket, wooden coffee table, textured area rug, floor lamp, and large glass doors opening to patio.
Modern living room with two black leather couches facing each other, a glass coffee table between them, a fireplace with a piece of abstract artwork above, and large windows with garden view.

History

Niels Bendtsen has been immersed in design and craftsmanship his entire life. From a young age, he worked with his father to produce Scandinavian-influenced furniture, and then went on to study, instruct, and finally design pieces of his own. One of his early designs, the Ribbon Chair (1975), sits in the permanent collection at the MoMA.

Born in Denmark in 1943, Bendtsen emigrated to Canada in 1951 and opened his first retail store, Danet Interiors (now Inform Interiors) in 1963. In 1981 Bendtsen founded his own manufacturing line, Bensen, to create high-quality pieces that are both affordable and elegant.