Benchmark Furniture
British furniture brand founded by Sean Sutcliffe and Terence Conran.
Last updated September 10, 2026
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Overview
Benchmark Furniture is a British furniture brand founded by Sean Sutcliffe and Terence Conran. The company operates workshops in Berkshire and Dorset and has a team of 70. It is design-led and produces furniture collections as well as bespoke commercial projects.
History
Benchmark Furniture is a British furniture brand. It was founded by Sean Sutcliffe and Terence Conran. Sean Sutcliffe graduated from Parnham College for furniture makers and was inspired by travels around Denmark to bring industry and employment to a rural community. He met Terence Conran, and they founded Benchmark together. The workshop and showroom are situated in the grounds of Terence Conran's country home. The company began with three people and grew to a team of 70, with workshops in Berkshire and Dorset.
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