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Interior Designer

Christian Bense

LONDON, UK

Christian Bense is a London-based interior designer who founded his eponymous studio in 2020. His unconventional path into design stemmed from a long held appreciation for composition and a practical, objective eye. Creating interiors that are elegant and refined, Christian balances contemporary and traditional influences, making spaces that feel both timeless and personal. Every project begins with context, ensuring purpose and cohesion throughout. Recognised for his thoughtful approach and distinctive aesthetic, he has been named a 2025 House & Garden Top 100 designer and a 1stDibs 50 Honoree.

A stylish living room featuring a beige sofa, green armchairs, a wooden coffee table with books and a vase, large windows with red-orange shades, and modern art on white walls. A small dining area is in the corner.

Most-Loved Pieces

A modern table lamp with a gold metal base and stand, a cylindrical white lampshade angled to the side, and a brown twisted cord against a plain light background.

Vaughan

Farnham Desk Lamp

£685

Ilse Crawford & Oscar Peña

Bruno Armchair

£5,233
A modern floor lamp with a tall base made of four textured, cream-colored cylindrical blocks stacked vertically, topped with a translucent brown glass lampshade, standing on a square black base.

Cassina

Ficupala

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A wooden cabinet with a geometric, rounded square pattern on its doors stands next to a small wooden stool with angled legs. Three tall, cone-shaped objects sit on top of the cabinet. The setting has a concrete floor and plain wall.

Objet Vagabond

Midcentury Cabinet

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Nordic Knots

Elder 02 – Navy

£895
Four glass decanters with round stoppers in pastel shades of clear, amber, grey, and smoky brown, arranged in a group on a white background.

Shropshire Design

Pols Potten Bubbles and Bottles Chic Mix in Coloured Glass – Set of 4

£259
A modern, minimalist wooden console table with clean lines, three drawers, and two rectangular legs, set against a plain white background.

Fiona Mc Donald

Gertrude Console

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Exhibition In Kyoto - Mark Manzi

Wondering People

Exhibition In Kyoto – Mark Manzi

£260

Abigail Ahern

Akiro Square Marble Tray

£75
A table lamp with a beige, fabric lampshade and a stacked, round ceramic base featuring a black and white zebra stripe pattern sits on a polished wooden table against a cream-colored wall.

Henry Holland

Edison Green & White Marble Table Lamp

£1,600
A small, dark wooden nightstand with a single drawer featuring a tassel handle and two open cream-colored shelves below, set against a neutral background.

Astrid Houssin

The Lauren Bedside Table

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A light-colored, hexagonal lampshade with a slightly flared base and a woven texture, set against a plain white background.

Robert Kime

10″ Papyrus Shade Hexagonal – Duplex

£404

Eames Fine Art

The Thames, Gallions Reach – Jason Hicklin

£350

Oka

Palais Table Lamp Base

£145
An octagonal wall mirror with a beveled edge and a gold metallic frame, shown against a plain white background.

1st Dibs

Bespoke Octagon Smoked Murano Glass Mirror

£5,186
A modern pendant chandelier with six cone-shaped white lampshades arranged in a circular pattern, each with a black band, hanging from a long black rod against a plain white wall.

Lights & Lamps

Renwick – 5 Light Linen and Bronze Pendant

£369
A square, low-profile coffee table made of white marble with gray veining, featuring thick, cylindrical legs at each corner, set against a plain white background.

Pure White Lines

Portofino Coffee Table

£3,950
A wooden cabinet with two vertical doors and horizontal panel details, standing on short legs. The cabinet has a natural wood finish and a simple, minimalist design. A small yellow flower arrangement is partially visible on the right.

Objet Vagabond

Midcentury Oak Cupboard

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Modern ceiling light fixture with five circular, flat, and slightly rounded lampshades, each attached to an angled brass-colored metal arm, radiating from a central hub.

1st Dibs

Cuore N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro. Peltro and Bronze Finish

£12,888
A modern chair with a gold metal frame, Z-shaped backrest, and a gray cushioned seat, set against a plain white background.

Iluka London

Lennox Dining Chair

£895
A shallow, round bowl made of white marble with dark grey and black veining, set against a plain white background.

FiammettaV Home Collection

Paonazzo Small Marble Fruit Bowl

£225
A modern beige two-drawer dresser with sleek, dark handles and slim, tapered black legs, set against a plain white background.

1st Dibs

Antwerp Bedside Table by DeMuro Das

£4,625
A modern table lamp with a textured grey geometric base and a pleated white lampshade sits on a white surface next to a small stack of books and a decorative item.

Dumais Made

Clark Table Lamp

£2,800
A modern, glossy, rust-colored desk with rounded corners, thick cylindrical legs, and a built-in set of four curved drawers on one side. The background is plain white.

Ultramobili

Medea Asymmetrical Desk

£6,510

Moro Dabron

Cecile Candle

£149

Rose Uniacke

Spotlight

£255

Monologue

Dialogo Chair

£1,765

Andrew Martin

Studio Floor Lamp

£625

Trusted Brands

Galvin Brothers
  • Furniture

Galvin Brothers

  • Yorkshire, UK
Patrick Ireland Frames
  • Accessories

Patrick Ireland Frames

  • East Sussex, UK
Wondering People
  • Art

Wondering People

  • London, UK
Rough Old Glass
  • Antiques & Vintage

Rough Old Glass

  • Devon, UK

Latest inspiration and ideas

Refined Powder Room
  • Guest Room Styling

Refined Powder Room

Curated by Christian Bense

A Tranquil Escape
  • Guest Bedroom Edit

A Tranquil Escape

Curated by Christian Bense

Home Office Style
  • Study Styling

Home Office Style

Curated by Christian Bense

The Picnic Edit
  • Outdoor Accessorising

The Picnic Edit

Curated by Christian Bense

Most-Loved Pieces
  • Designer Finds

Most-Loved Pieces

Curated by Christian Bense

Day to Night
  • Contemporary Dining Room

Day to Night

Curated by Christian Bense

Curated & Layered
  • Living Room Edit

Curated & Layered

Curated by Christian Bense