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The History of TON

TON has a rich heritage rooted in the innovation of bentwood furniture. The company traces its origins back to 1861, when German industrialist Michael Thonet and his son August Thonet established the largest factory for bentwood furniture in Europe, located in Bystřice pod Hostýnem, Czech Republic.

In 1953, the company was renamed TON (an acronym for "Továrny na Ohýbaný Nábytek", meaning "Bentwood Furniture Factory"). This marked the official birth of bentwood furniture on an industrial scale, utilizing a manual technique that produced beautifully crafted, durable chairs. These pieces of furniture quickly found their way into homes, hotels, and restaurants worldwide.

Although TON has embraced modern machinery to enhance the efficiency of the wood-bending process, manual craftsmanship remains a central aspect of production. This blend of tradition and innovation ensures that TON continues to create furniture that is as functional as it is beautiful, while staying true to the techniques that have stood the test of time.

TON Furniture: Bentwood Specialists

TON’s specialty lies in the timeless art of bentwood furniture. For generations, bentwood chairs have been a symbol of elegance, functionality, and durability. Whether in homes, offices, libraries, or hospitality venues, bentwood chairs have remained popular due to their enduring appeal. If any piece of furniture can be considered truly timeless, it is the bentwood chair.

Since the factory's establishment in 1861, TON has been crafting and innovating bentwood designs in various shapes and forms, many of which have won multiple design awards. One of the most iconic pieces is Chair No. 14, which revolutionized the furniture industry by being shipped disassembled across the globe, making it a favorite for practical and stylish seating.

Another milestone came with Chair No. 18, introduced in 1876 during the golden era of Thonet, which remains in production today as part of the TON collection. The renowned Chair No. 30, designed by August Thonet in 1903, captured the admiration of visionary architect Le Corbusier, who frequently incorporated it into his designs during the 1920s.

In 1930, Joseph Hoffmann designed the A811 Chair, combining cane and bentwood, which has become an iconic favorite among architects and designers, still cherished for its elegant craftsmanship.

Today, TON remains the largest producer of bentwood furniture, consistently delivering robust, functional, and innovative pieces that blend tradition with modern manufacturing techniques.