After studying harmony and Jazz piano at the CIM in Paris, Tristan LOHNER began his career with a Professional Certificate in Fine Woodworking under the tutelage of Bernard DAUDE, a cabinetmaker for Pierre PAULIN at the Mobilier National. He then joined the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Paris.

Tristan LOHNER regularly collaborates with various publishers, including FERMOB, and has been involved in projects awarded the Etoile du Design and the Best of the Best at the Red Dot Design Award. 

Some of his projects became bestsellers and were distributed in over 50 countries. In 2024, Tristan Lohner received the French Design 100 award, recognizing object and space design projects that promote French creativity internationally.