Alexander Gufler, a designer with Italian roots, is known for his ability to combine sophistication and practicality. He has created a number of iconic designs for Ton, including the Merano collection, which includes chairs, bar stools, armchairs and lounge armchairs. This collection has been recognised for its aesthetics, as well as its ergonomics, and has been awarded in competitions such as the German Design Award. Other notable products include the Albu collection, the La Zitta chairs, the Stelvio, Lasu and YYY tables, and the Again chair, which combines simplicity with distinctive design. Gufler’s designs are characterised by clean lines, thoughtful details and respect for the traditional craft of wood bending.Tom Kelley, an American designer with an international reputation, is known for his innovative designs that redefine the relationship between functionality and aesthetics. His work includes original solutions such as combining traditional craftsmanship with modern materials and technologies. For Ton he designed the Treviso collection, which includes a chair and armchair characterised by elegant lines and comfort, and the Bergamo collection, which offers stackable chairs and armchairs with timeless design. Punton products that combine playfulness and practicality are also worthy of consideration, including a chair, a sofa and a bar seat. Combining tradition and innovation, his iconic Ironica table is an example of his innovative approach to design. Kelley’s designs have been recognised for their ability to combine a global perspective with local craft traditions.

Awards:

The Merano chair won the Red Dot Design Award 2011 as the winner in the Product Design category and subsequently the Good Design Award 2012. In 2014 it was nominated for the German Design Award.

The Merano chair was awarded the iF Design Award 2015 and received a special mention in the German Design Award 2015. In 2014 it was named chair of the year in the Dolce Vita Best of 2014 awards.

The Merano bar stool received the iF Design Award 2015 and a special mention in the German Design Award 2015.

The Albu armchair was awarded the 2018 Red Dot Design Award as the winner in the Product Design category, as well as the Good Design Award 2017, the German Design Award 2018 and the Designblok Editors’ Prize 2017 as the best new furniture. It also won the title of Furniture of the Year 2018 and was awarded in the EDIDA CZ competition as the best seating furniture.

The Albu chair won the Good Design Award 2017 and the title of Furniture of the Year 2018.

The Albu lounge armchair was awarded the Good Design Award 2017 and the title of Furniture of the Year 2018.

The YYY coffee tables won the Good Design Award 2019 as the winner in the Furniture Design category and the iF Design Award 2020.

Stelvio tables were nominated for the German Design Award 2015.