Willkommen im Pressebereich http://www.thonet.de Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:52:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=266&lang=en&task=view September 2010 Zum 75. Geburtstag präsentiert Thonet zwei Sonderausführungen des beliebten Schreibtisch-Klassikers: die Schubladen der Ladies’ und Men’s Edition sind mit einer exklusiven Stoff- oder Ledereinlage ausgestattet, wobei die Ausführung für die Dame durch viel Mut zur Farbe und die für den Herrn durch schlichte Eleganz besticht. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:39:41 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=255&lang=en&task=view July 2010 Optimal use of space, minimal time for assembly: Needing no tools, it can be set up quickly, is easily stackable and offers space-efficient storage. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:38:27 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=261&lang=en&task=view July 2010 The former home of the Thonet brothers, Claus, Peter and Philipp, a period, half-timbered house built in 1889, has been turned into an elegant, modern showroom. Classic as well as bentwood and tubular-steel furniture is presented over two floors. The showroom gives visitors a vivid impression of possible interior design concepts. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:38:27 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=242&lang=en&task=view April 2010 Naoto Fukasawa has created a totally harmonious series by reinterpreting familiar forms in a sensitive and subdued manner that stays true to his goal of wanting to make existing things even better.  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:43:48 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=241&lang=en&task=view April 2010 Italian designer Claudio Bellini has developed an elegant, solid wood table series for Thonet, which was introduced at the Milan furniture fair. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:58:51 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=240&lang=en&task=view April 2010 Thonet is pleased to announce its new modular shelving system by Munich-based design studio f/p design: a superb, highly functional and flexible design based on a simple construction principle.  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:39:43 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=239&lang=en&task=view April 2010 With its timelss design and a clear design language, the product family 1010 a-c represents a superb interpretation of and a contemporary successor to the famous Bauhaus classic by Marcel Breuer. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:22:04 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=238&lang=en&task=view March 2010 At the Geneva International Motor Show (4-14 March 2010) the Thonet gear shift lever will, for the first time, be presented to a worldwide audience. Together with HEICO SPORTIV Thonet has developed the gear shift lever for the new Volvo C70. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:10:17 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=235&lang=en&task=view March 2010 The Thonet 404 H Barstool by Stefan Diez wins iF gold award 2010 - a label which is only presented for outstanding achievements in design. The awards ceremony was held at the Hanover CeBIT on 2 March. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:02:56 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=233&lang=en&task=view January 2010 The jury selected three notable prize-winners out of more than 300 entries from around the world: a familiy vignette, a still life with nude and a reportage-style image.  Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:00:53 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=231&lang=en&task=view January 2010 The Reitschule on the Englischer Garten presents itself as a New Classic . Thonet has refurnished the interior of the renovated restaurant in Munich.  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:25:12 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/classics-for-kids.html September 2009 Great classics for little people: The special edition of the Thonet classics 214 and S 43 for kids will be available in new colours for Christmas. Grandparents and parents can give their little loved ones a very special present this Christmas with the products from the new Classics for Kids series. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:00:43 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/olg.html August 2009 Vertrieb einer Nachbildung des Freischwingers verboten – ähnlich aussehender Stuhl stellt unzulässige Nachbildung dar. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:49:03 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/rocking-chair.html July 2009 On the occasion of their 190th anniversary, Thonet will be producing a limited run of this bentwood classic. From the autumn 2009 season onwards, a collector’s edition of 25 pieces will be available for Thonet aficionados. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:42:56 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/barstool_404h.html April 2009 Quirky, unique and comfortable - just like the whole prize-winning 404 family - Thonet presents the three-legged 404 H barstool by Stefan Diez withits distinctive, saddle-like seat. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:13:59 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/table_range-1130.html April 2009 For Thonet, the Japanese designer Naoto Fukusawa has developed an extending table in wood with a convincing clear and simple form. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:38:19 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/90years-bauhaus.html April 2009 Thonet is the official supplier for the Modell Bauhaus exhibition, to be held in the Martin Gropius building in Berlin (22nd July until 4th October 2009). This special edition of the tubular steel classic, with its vivid new colour options, is being brought out to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus design school. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:49:55 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/photo-competition214.html March 2009 To mark the 150th birthday of the café chair ‘No 14’ (today called the 214) Thonet is announcing a worldwide photo competition. Anyone can take part: prizes include a trip to New York, a trip to Thonet’s headquarters in Frankenberg, Germany, which comprises a workshop on bentwood manufacture, and many other great prizes. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:46:29 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/chair404f.html März 2009 Mit dem modernen Armlehnenstuhl 404 F hat Stefan Diez für Thonet einen Holzstuhl der Extraklasse entworfen. Für seine attraktive Form und die innovative Konstruktionwurde der 404 F in diesem Jahr mit dem iF gold award – dem Markenzeichenfür herausragende Designleistungen – ausgezeichnet. Der Preis wurde amdritten März im Rahmen der CeBIT verliehen. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:20:28 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/jaarbeurs.html Dezember 2008 Thonet, der in Frankenberg ansässige, älteste Möbelhersteller der Welt und Produzent hochwertiger Objekt- und Wohnmöbel, hat die individuelle Ausstattung der Meeting- und Konferenzräume des Media Plaza in der Jaarbeurs Utrecht übernommen. Damit unterstreicht Thonet erneut seine Fähigkeit maßgeschneiderte Lösungen für die Objekteinrichtung zu realisieren. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:23:47 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/muji.html November 2008 Thonet, the oldest furniture brand in the world and the German manufacturer of high-quality furnishings, is producing a simplifi ed form of bentwood and tubularsteel furniture for the Japanese retail chain Muji. The products are manufactured completely at Thonet’s headquarters in Frankenberg, Germany to the company’s customary high quality standards. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:20:15 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=138&lang=en&task=view October 2006 As an extension to the successful A 1700 table programme or as a fully stand alone product - the clearly contoured, functional Executive Office 1800 winsover the executive floor. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:37:19 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=137&lang=en&task=view October 2006 The S 260 programme by Thonet ensures quick order i any room through simple handling and intelligent, secure and tool-less rowinterlocking without the need for external parts. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:57:02 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=136&lang=en&task=view October 2006 The comfortable conference and office swivel chair S 50 F possesses numerous setting variations which allow maximum flexibility. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:30:57 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/barhocker_s123h.html October 2008 The British designer James Irvine has designed a height-adjustable bar stool for Thonet with a simple elegance that is irresistible. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:05:31 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=131&lang=en&task=view July 2008 A deliberate reduction of materials, rhythmic curvature, and a transparent look are the distinct characteristics of the S 533. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:25:07 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=130&lang=en&task=view July 2008 The functional tubular steel desk S 285 by Bauhaus teacher and architect Marcel Breuer represents a perfect example of the Bauhaus approach of uniting art and technology in design. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:44:53 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/150years-bentwood-chair-214.html October 2008 When Michael Thonet first introduced his bentwood chair (the ‘14’ now known today as the ‘214’ chair) in Vienna in 1859, little did he know that he had createdwhat would become the first mass-produced chair in the world. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:41:28 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/tubular-steel-cantilever-chairs-s32-s64.html July 2008 Since 1929 original furniture designs by Marcel Breuer have been produced by the German company Thonet: the desk S 285 as well as the famous cantileverchair S 32, the club chair S 35 R, and the stool series B 9. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:16:16 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=119&id=127&lang=en&task=view July 2008 Thonet, located in the German city of Frankenberg (Hessia), has been producing a wickerwork version of the elegant club chair S 35 and the matching stool S 35 H since 1930. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:56:50 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/armchair-s-850-maximum-comfort-maximum-elegance.html January 2007 Thonet has developed a chair as an addition to its successful S 840 chair programme that, thanks to its generous dimensions, is an elegant and comfortable place to relax, and ideal for the home or for contract use. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:12:27 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-s-664.html January 2004 The rounded seat of the S 664 mirrors the dynamics of the Economic Miracle: with its one-of-a-kind character, this chair perfectly embodies that era’s atmosphere of optimism and making a fresh start. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:10:43 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/reduction-to-the-essentials-the-s-411-tubular-steel-chair.html January 2004 A classic tubular steel chair par excellence is the sleek but imposing S 411 armchair, for which a footstool is also available (Model 411 H, designed in the 1990s). Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:43:21 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-chair-s-360-for-large-scale-use.html May 2002 What should perfect rowed seating look like, and how can the chairs besecurely connected and stacked to save space, and, above all, time? Two questions, one answer: the chair S 360. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:43:27 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-elegant-s-70-programme.html October 2004 Glen Oliver Löw placed emphasis on a high level of comfort, first-class functioning and modernizing the traditional freely suspended chair. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:44:15 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-s-60-cantilevered-seating-range.html January 2004 With the S 60 seating range, Glen Oliver Löw has not reinvented the cantilevered chair for Thonet – but he has delivered a new, convincing interpretation whose quality is displayed by its many details. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:32:48 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/a-masterpiece-from-1926-the-s-33-and-s-34-by-mart-stam.html January 2004 Thonet offering the classic cantilevered chair by Mart Stam in classic leather oder modern mesh fabric. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:13:46 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-s-840-design-perfect-sitting-comfort.html October 2006 A perfectly designed interplay of supporting lines and enclosing surfaces defines the elegant S840 chair. It offers great comfort as well as a warm and lively impression brought about by the material combination of fine wood with metal and high value textiles typical of Thonet. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:34:23 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/s-826-rocking-chair-unmistakable-grace-elegant-movement.html April 2006 A uniquely relaxing piece of furniture: The S 826 rocking chair by Ulrich Böhme is one of few of its kind to be made of tubular steel. Its unusualdegree of springy comfort and its timeless, simple form captivate at first sight. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:36:14 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/a-new-and-contemporary-freedom-s-3500-the-functional-sofa.html January 2007 Classic shape and flexible functionality in response to contemporary home living requirements: the S 3500 programme designed by Wulf Schneider is anew range of single-, two- and three-seater items of upholstered lounge furniture and sofas with extending seating elements. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:16:22 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-a-660-james-irvine-has-combined-tradition-with-lightnes.html October 2004 The bentwood technique has arrived in the 21st century: The chair A 660, designed by James Irvine, is convincing in its simple form as well as thecombination of contemporary and traditional elements in this unique design. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:37:54 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/ls-22-couch-flowing-lines-breathing-the-spirit-of-modernity.html April 2006 Minimalist form, harmonic proportions and flowing lines – these are the hallmarks of the LS 22 couch designed by Anton Lorenz. Thu, 08 May 2008 16:57:42 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-s-43-cantilever-chair-celebrates-its-75th-anniversary.html April 2006 New versions with fine wood furnishings provide the classic with a new, varied look. Weatherproof versions facilitate new outdoor deployment possibilities. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:48:43 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-b-97-table-set-from-thonet-celebrates-its-annive.html April 2008 Appearing for the fi rst time on the market 75 years ago, the B 97 table set from Thonet is celebrating its anniversary this year. With its clear design,it remains one of the classics of the tubular steel collection. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:18:58 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/het-tafelprogramma-a-1700-gereed-voor-elke-inzet.html January 2008 Precise functionality, clever details and an elegant design language are key features of the A 1700 table programme by Thonet. The system was designedspecifi cally for meetings, conferences and training use. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:52:19 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/the-404-wood-chair-series-archetypal-bold-and-distinct.html October 2008 With the 404 model, Stefan Diez has created for Thonet a modern wooden chair available in a narrow version (404), with a broader curved backrest (404F), and in various contemporary colours. Autumn 2008 sees the launch of the matching 1404 tables. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:06:02 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/interview-stefan-diez.html April 2007 An interview with Stefan Diez about the obligations and opportunities of tradition, the use of wood in the 404 series, and how design reflects cultural development. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:06:02 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/thonet-s-5000.html January 2007 The British designer James Irvine has re-interpreted for Thonet a type of sofa that was an element of the Thonet programme even in the 1930's: the archetype of the minimalist sofa with a base of curved tubular steel. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:06:02 +0100 http://www.thonet.de/en/new-management.html April 2008 Upon turning 65 in March 2008, Claus M. Thonet will withdraw from executive management of the family-owned company based in Frankenberg in northern Hesse and join the Advisory Board. He is to be succeeded by Roland Ohnacker whose last position was as Managing Director of Drabert GmbH in Minden. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:06:02 +0100