Craftsmanship : the bedrock of our creations
Since 1977, the year it was founded, Tectona has been present at several cultural venues open to the public. Its furniture is in its element in museums, as well as in historical and contemporary parks and gardens. ©Daniela Droz et Tonatiuh Ambrosetti
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.
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
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.
2023, Centre Pompidou-Metz
To allow everyone to enjoy the garden, architects Shigeru Ban and Jean de Gastines themselves chose Tectona’s teak furniture because it provides a visual link with the wooden frame structure of the museum and furthermore the careful design of the chairs and benches fits in with the architectural style. And last but not least, Tectona furniture can withstand the elements, sunshine and continuous use by visitors! ©Centre Pompidou-Metz, Marc Domage
2024, Venice, the Garden of the Holy Redeemer
For the first time in half a millennium, the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer – designed by Andrea Palladio as a symbol of the renaissance after the plague – opened its garden to the public, following completion of a meticulous architectural and botanical restoration. Glenwood benches along the outdoor paths represent Tectona’s contribution to this project, a metaphor for the cohabitation of man and nature at the service of design. The Venice Gardens Foundation has succeeded in restoring the former splendour of this unique site for work and meditation.
2025, Rome, the lemon garden of the Villa Medici
As part of the “Re-enchanting Villa Medici” programme, the lemon garden was renovated by landscape architect Bas Smets in collaboration with Pierre-Antoine Gatier, senior architect of Historic Monuments. For the occasion, Tectona is launching the furniture line Cosimo’ de Medici, which was specially designed for the garden by the design duo Muller Van Severen. ©Daniele Molajoli
