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His wife took over and ran the workshop until his son, René-Louis (the
toddler among the woodships) grew old enough to succeed him. </font></font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">
</font><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">In
1947, <b>René TROTEL</b> started his apprenticeship in wood and art furniture
industry, alongside of his father in the family workshop. Some years later,
in 1964, the logically took over and focussed his activity on making high-quality
regional furniture. Gradually, his expending business made him extend
his workshop, increase his staff and associates and take up a real trademark
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<H4>REASONS FOR OUR SUCCESS</H4>
</b></font></font><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>TROTEL</b> is one among the few manufacturers to propose furniture in limited
run or on a subscription basis.<br>
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<b>TROTEL</b> exclusively uses noble species as French cherrywood,
oak (or chestnut for the inside parts) along with some rare, precious species
: mahogany, amaranth, rosewood, yew and lemon tree. <b>T</b>he French cherrywood,
unlike the American one, acquires a really nice sheen with the passing of
time. The complete control of the furniture workmanship on a single worksite
enables<b> TROTEL</b> to provide constant production, in keeping with
quality standards as well as deadlines.<br>
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<H4>OUR COLLECTIONS</H4>
</b></font></font><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Building
up a relationship based on mutual trust with all the people who share our
passion for beautiful furniture.<b> René TROTEL. </b></font></font>
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<H4>OUR COMMITMENTS</H4>
</b></font></font><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>E</b>ach
item or furniture made in our workshops is trademarked, numbered and issued
with a certificate of authenticity. It thus garantees total respect of our
specific kind of workmanship as well as thorough check before delivery for
each and every item" <b>R. TROTEL</b> ", our branded signature, logically
revives this spirit of the degree issued by Louis XIII, who then demanded
that cabinetmakers marked their works, thus prompting them to take care
of abiding by the rules.<b>T</b>he number and reference of the furniture
appear on the certificate of authenticity which also includes a reply coupon
to be sent back to the firm. This document should be carefully completed
: it is the only means of authentification should the certificate be lost.<br>
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<H4>OUR SPECIALISTS</H4>
</font></font><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b> TROTEL</b>'s furniture is supplied in France and Europe by the best specialists
in up-market furniture. Selected for their competence, these regular trade
partners of <b>TROTEL</b> have the ability to listen to your needs
and meet your requirements. <br>
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<b>Please refer to the following pages so as to get their addresses. </b><b></b>.<br>
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<a href="http://www.trotel.fr/Altkirch-mobilier/">ALTKIRCH MOBILIER </a><br>
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<a href="http://www.trotel.fr/bofill-decor/)">Bofill décor </a><br>
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<a href="http://www.trotel.fr/Altkirch-mobilier/">Galerie Saint-Charles
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<p align="justify"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="3"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="1"></font><font color="#000000" size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>T</b>hree
generations of cabinetmakers have made <b>RENE TROTEL</b>, a specialist
in furniture craftsmanship, a genuine reference in France and in Europe.</font><font size="1"><b><br>
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<H4>OUR DIFFERENCES</H4>
</b></font></font></font></font><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="3"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Authenticity,
originality, respect of the trade rules are the guidelines followed by <b>Trotel </b>workmanship</font><font size="1">. </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>E</b>ndowed
with a keen interest in rare items, along with a genuine intuitition, <b>Trotel</b> has a knack of discovering the rare, authentic object that will
trigger his inspiration. Each collection, each piece of furniture created
by <b>Trotel </b>is a true pilgrimage in cabinetmarking history. Today's
generations are thus given the real opportunity to rediscover all the qualities
of the great French styles, historic or regional, geared to cater for today's
size and use requirements</font><font size="1"> <br>
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the example of regional joiners who drew their inspiration from the great
styles, adding their personal touch,<b> Trotel</b>, re-covers the
great trends and periods so as to produce original pieces of furniture
with character.</font><font size="1"><br>
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constant refusal of simplification, a complete respect of the trade rules
: such are the golden rules which have earned <b>Trotel</b> his widespread
reputation for quality and solid furniture. To single them out, we suggest
that you take in at a glance the particulars that make all the differences.
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<H4>FIRM HISTORY</H4>
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up in a charming little village in Brittany, Trotel already had an
active business in 1904. In those days, the workshop was managed by <b>Gabriel
TROTEL</b>, <b>René TROTEL </b>'s grandfather and employed only a few apprentices
despite its really diversified activity.<br>
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Gabriel TROTEL </b>and two of his apprentices were killed during the Great
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