OUR STORY

Family pride, 40 years in the making

Remaining true to Walter Guzda’s vision and humble beginnings in a small woodshop in Poland, Lotus is a well-kept family secret. In the 1970s, Walter Guzda carefully hand-crafted furniture in a small Polish town, creating products he proudly put his name on. He passed this tradition on to his son, Martin, who embraced and adopted his father’s craft, specializing in the industry.

Lotus was born from the tradition and legacy of the family-run business, setting a precedent for quality and care. After settling in Canada, Walter envisioned a company with family values at its core. He wanted to produce custom-crafted products for real people with real families, putting his passion and outstanding craftmanship into high-quality products. Today, Martin and Walter combine their knowledge, education, and passion for outstanding craftsmanship at Lotus; a Toronto-based, family-run company over 40 years in the making.