Ambiente February 2025

The French tableware: expertise, creativity and international renown

The French tableware sector is a worldwide proponent of an art of living like no other. It strives to create a warm and friendly atmosphere around elegantly decorated, creative and unique table settings. Century-old brands and contemporary designers all perpetuate numerous skills. Francéclat proudly supports French brands year-round by showcasing them during international events and facilitating meetings between buyers and journalists from all around the world. In this respect, Francéclat will be attending the Ambiente trade fair for the second time in 2025, with a pavilion featuring four unique brands: Extranorm, Forge de Laguiole, Legle and Manufacture de Digoin. Over 30 French tableware brands will be on display at the trade fair, spread across halls 8, 9, 11 and 12.

Meet us at all 12.1 - Stand C05
from 7 to 11 february 2025

Extranorm

Extranorm was established in 2014 as a spot for new interior accessories. The firm is located in Limoges, France, near the most prestigious manufactories of porcelain. Therefore, highest quality,
short delays and custom dinnerware are a matter of course. Extranorm porcelain is entirely manufactured in Limoges and is delicate, thin, resistant and extra-white. Decorations without metal are fired to 1150°C, known as « high firing », and therefore are definitely dishwasher-safe. The products, designed by Patrick
Knoch : transform daily life into outstanding moments, combine luxury and lightness, mix tradition and freestyle, get a rich atmosphere with minimal means, create empty spaces stimulating our imagination.

Forge de Laguiole

Nestled in the heart of Aubrac, Forge de Laguiole blends heritage with innovation to craft the iconic Laguiole knife. Founded in 1987, the workshop’s bold design by Philippe Starck reflects its vision: a fusion of tradition and modernity in the wild landscapes of southern France. Collaborations with renowned designers like Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Andrée Putman and Ora-Ïto have redefined the knife’s classic lines, marrying contemporary aesthetics with authenticity. Each piece is handcrafted with precision, honoring generations of artisanal expertise and a deep respect for the region’s heritage. More than a tool, a Forge de Laguiole knife symbolizes the rich history of its birthplace, the village of Laguiole, and celebrates the enduring craftsmanship of the region, embodying the spirit of Aubrac while standing as a testament to French savoir-faire..

Legle

Legle has been part of the Limoges porcelaintradition for 6 generations. Produced in Limoges from the end of the 18th century, Limoges porcelain reached its technical peak at the end of the 19th century, in particular with the High temperature firing technique, which enabled the production of excellent colours. It is this tradition that Legle has continued and improved, to offer today a range of colours incomparable in its variety and quality. With its focus on aesthetics, Legle is at the service of a tradition of hedonism and gastronomy which contributes to making the table entertainment in art. With its rich traditions and heritage, Legle is at the opposite end of the spectrum from an old-fashioned way of life… It contributes to the beauty of exceptional moments.

Manufacture de Digoin

The factory des Grès et Poteries de Digoin was at the beginning a hand-crafted and familial business found in 1875, along the central canal in Burgundy. Around 1900, the area of Digoin and Paray-le-Monial, known as the ‘Ceramic Valley’ – was home to about forty factories, each one had specific skills (making roof tiles, bricks,
decorative tiles, etc.). Since 1875, craftspeople from Manufacture
de Digoin have been shaping garden potteries made of stoneware. Their ambition is to perpetuate a legendary know-how. Sleeping beauty for many years, the Manufacture came back to life in 2014,
when several investors joined forces to save the company. Their ambition was to perpetuate a historical expertise and to bring back to former glory those meaningful culinary objects.

And...

In addition to our collective stand, other French brands are present at the fair, including Claude Dozorme, Degrenne, Goyon-Chazeau, Jars, La Rochère, Montgolfier, Opinel, Revol, Sabre... Visit them for a complete overview of French creativity and know-how.