From the beginning, Tuohy’s purpose has been the same—to provide furnishings that make people’s lives more
productive, more pleasing, and more treasured. Tuohy specializes in personalized solutions in casegoods,
conference tables, and seating that grace the boardrooms and private offices of some of the largest companies
in the world.
The story of Tuohy starts with its founder, Joseph F. Tuohy, who at age 14 entered a model replica of Louis XIV’s
coach in a competition sponsored by Fisher Body. He was fortunate; he won. However, one judge doubted that a
child built the model. At the age of 42, with a wife, 13 children, and two more to follow, Joseph Tuohy quit the
security of his job to do what he had always wanted to do. He set out to make furniture and did so under the only
roof he had—his home. He had no customers and no income—only risk and uncertainty, and an abundance of
passion.
Joseph’s son, F. Mike, formally joined the firm in the 1960’s. Inspired by his early experiences in New York City, he
was attracted to the high-end design presented by firms that pioneered New York’s original Designers’ Saturday
—ICF, Stendig, Atelier International, and others. This exposure and collaboration with fine design was a critical
junction in the making of Tuohy’s identity.
Now led by third generation family members Dan and Michael Tuohy, the company’s purpose has remained the
same—to provide furnishings that make people’s lives more productive, pleasing, and treasured. Tuohy
specializes in quality, personalized wood solutions in casegoods, conference tables, and seating and uses
disciplined design, modern engineering techniques, and quality materials to achieve a high level of elegance for
some of the largest companies in the world.
