Craftsmanship : the bedrock of our creations
Ever since its creation in 1977, Tectona has been applying and transmitting its unique craftsmanship in the furniture sector. It has made a name for itself not only for its classic and contemporary style but also the solidity and durability of its furniture. These are highly sought-after qualities especially in places open to the general public, such as museums, and also parks and gardens of prestigious institutions.
1977, Paris, Musée Rodin
In 1977, the Glenwood bench was selected by Musée Rodin in Paris and 45 years later it continues to provide a welcome and comfortable pause for visitors to the museum’s gardens. Glenwood benches also grace the paths of Chambord Park.
In 1992, Tectona launched the bench designed by Andrée Putman for CAPC (Contemporary Art Museum of Bordeaux).
2017, Paris, Musée Picasso
Following a competition in 2017 jointly organised by ÉCAL and Musée National Picasso – Paris, the Muse bench imagined by the designer Isabelle Baudraz was chosen to renew the museum’s seating. After further development by the Tectona Workshop, the modular bench in oak entered the brand’s catalogue.
2020, Château de Versailles
Since 2020, Grande Écurie-Versailles benches punctuate the routes taken by visitors to the Château de Versailles. Designed and fabricated by Tectona, the bench draws inspiration from the furniture of Maison Jacob-Desmalter, which was the primary supplier to palaces in the mid-18th century. This piece is the fruit of a partnership between the Château de Versailles and Tectona.
2021, Rome, Villa Medici
In 2021, Tectona partnered with Villa Medici, a high temple of culture between classicism and contemporary art. Visitors to the gardens of the Villa can now enjoy the shade of a century-old tree by sitting on the Circle Bench or taking in the stunning vistas of the Eternal City from the comfortable Copacabana deckchair.
2022, Hyères, Villa Noailles
Villa Noailles is an artist’s residence that has organised, every summer since 2006, a contest open to ten young designers, offering them a showcase and unique guidance. As part of its commitment to new design and the cultural venues that give expression to it, Tectona installed a veritable design icon in the Villa’s square: the Roma parasol
2022, Lausanne, Plateforme 10
On 18 June 2022, a new cultural hub in Lausanne, Plateforme 10, officially opened to the public. The gigantic hub includes three cantonal museums and two foundations covering around 25,000 square metres. Tectona was a partner in this project from 2019, when it organised an international design contest for the creation of a bench for the exhibition spaces of Plateforme 10. The winning bench, imagined by Pierre Charpin and made by Tectona, consists of solid oak sections and has a consciously simple design that is very good at not diverting attention from exhibited works. ©Daniela Droz et Tonatiuh Ambrosetti
