After graduating, Lennart Bender worked for major design companies in Sweden and abroad, including Electrolux, Ericsson and Sony. He also taught industrial design at Stockholm's Konstfack University for several years.
Lennart Bender is best known for his furniture creations, which are often characterized by their elegant simplicity and practical functionality. His most famous works include the "Abo" chair for Johanson Design, the "Stressless Diplomat" armchair for Ekornes, and the "Mozzo" chair for Blå Station.
Lennart Bender has received numerous awards for his work, including the Red Dot Award, the Good Design Award and the Swedish Design Award. He is considered one of Sweden's most influential designers and continues to work in the field of industrial design.