History
One of 21 million.
Taking everyone to school. Writing history.
Heinrich Flötotto founds a furniture joinery in Gütersloh.
Flötotto patents the molded seat. It is sold over 21 million times.
In collaboration with educators and architects, exemplary school furnishings are created, aligning with modern school and teaching concepts.
The student workspace “Optimal” revolutionizes learning at home.
The modular profile system made of beech wood sets standards in German homes.
Even back then, the functionality of the school furniture was the focus of advertising activities.
Flötotto returns to its roots and develops the new school chair collection PRO with Konstantin Grcic. The focus is on active and dynamic sitting.
The new chair concept PRO is presented at the Cologne Furniture Fair and at Didakta. Right away, PRO wins numerous design awards.
The flexible classroom becomes the focus of all future developments. In collaboration with architects and educators, sustainable, flexible furniture for tomorrow’s educational institutions is created.
Flötotto receives ISO certifications DIN EN 9001 and 14001 for integrated quality and environmental management. These awards confirm our commitment to the highest quality standards and sustainable practices across all areas of the company.
With an increased focus on sustainability, we are making a clear statement and strategically expanding the use of recyclable materials. Through forwardthinking learning space concepts, the company creates flexible learning environments. In collaboration with architects, Flötotto realizes projects worldwide that combine design, ergonomics, and sustainability.
Internationalization progresses. Following the successful establishment of Flötotto Ceska republika s.r.o. in Prague, further subsidiaries are founded including Flötotto Asia Pacific Ltd. in Hong Kong and Flötotto Australia Pty Ltd. in Sydney to implement the high planning and service standards and innovation through own dedicated teams in export markets.