Tristan LOHNER began his career with an Arts & Crafts certificate in cabinetmaking, under the tutelage of Bernard DAUDE, cabinetmaker for Pierre PAULIN and the Mobilier National. After, he attended the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, where he took classes in product design from Jean-Marie MASSAUD. He then joined the RBC Group, whose furniture showrooms have been designed by Philippe STARCK, Antonio CITTERIO, Christophe PILLET, Piero LISSONI and Jean Marie MASSAUD. He heads up numerous global development projects for residences and high-end hotels.
Tristan LOHNER is currently director of the RBC Design Center, a 2,500 square meter concept store devoted entirely to design, and designed by Jean NOUVEL. He also continues to practice design. Tristan works regularly with FERMOB, in particular on projects having received the Etoile du Design and the Red Dot Design Award.