a story of encounters
Trone is primarily a story of encounters and French artisanal know-how.
The meeting with Lionel H, which led to our first colorful ceramic bowls. The discovery of Lionel T, who continues a family story in his cabinetmaking workshop in Arras. That of Frédéric, whose knowledge of metal and the precision of his production tools have allowed us to machine parts with minimal tolerances.
"Our needs are evolving and our search for expertise is now extending to Europe, particularly in Italy, where we manufacture a large part of our ceramics."
princess ceramic
Ceramic is an ancestral art, and working with it requires a rare skill set. The barbotine (starting paste) is first poured into a plaster mold and then dried for about a week, depending on the season. In the meantime, the grinding and mixing of the enamels take place, giving it its color. Once the drying is complete, the enamel is applied to the pre-cooked piece. This is then fired in a kiln at 1270°C for 24 hours, giving the ceramic of our aesthetically designed toilets its translucency, sound and strength.
the warmth of wood
Our toilet seats are made of wood for warmth while seated, and for the negligible environmental impact it has compared to plastic. The seats are varnished to match their color to that of our ceramic toilets, and to ensure their sturdiness and resistance to daily aggressions from cleaning products.
the precision of metal
In order to highlight the purity of the
design of the tank of our WC
design while ensuring durability
and optimal quality, our
caps have been machined from
aluminum. Deep drawing, machining
then engraving is thus put in
work to elevate them. One
last surface treatment, by
anodization, allows to give them
their final appearance as well as a
protection against all odds
to shocks and cleaning products.
