Garry Knox Bennett was an American woodworker, furniture maker, metalworker and artist from Alameda, California, who was known for his whimsical, inventive and unconventional uses of materials and designs in his work. His workshop and studio was in Oakland, California.

Garry Knox Bennett’s innovative approach to furniture design has left a lasting impact on the studio craft movement. By challenging traditional notions of craftsmanship and embracing a wide range of materials, he expanded the boundaries of functional art. His work continues to inspire artists and designers to explore the intersection of form, function, and artistic expression.

Bennett’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, which hosted a retrospective titled “Made in Oakland: The Furniture of Garry Knox Bennett” in 2001.  His pieces are part of permanent collections at institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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