Poule
Patrick Norguet, 2011
The name of this occasional table simply reveals its inspiration: the shape of a hen’s foot, reflected in the lines of its pedestal and legs. Patrick Norguet seriously puts this clever idea into practice by designing a practical and versatile collection of tables and occasional tables. Lightweight and durable, they are ideal for use in a variety of contexts. Poule is made of black or white painted aluminium. It has a round, square or rectangular top in laminate or Fenix-NTM®. Poule is also available in a folding version so that it can be stored when not required and where space is limited.
Patrick Norguet
The modesty of Patrick Norguet hides a spirit driven by perfection, detail, and craftsmanship. For over 12 years, the designer has left his mark on the international scene with precision and discretion. After an encounter with the industrial world and studies in Paris (ESDI), he built a career based on a close relationship with production, forms, and functionality. Far from self-indulgence or media hype, he defines himself as an industrial designer—radical in purity, poetic in sensibility, meticulous in detail.Norguet values factories, materials, artisans, and innovation, approaching each project empirically to serve companies rather than trends. His aesthetic, Nordic in spirit yet French in temperament, blends restraint, color, and comfort. It’s no surprise he collaborates with brands like Offecct and Artifort, while Italy remains central to his success, thanks to Giulio Cappellini and the iconic Rainbow Chair (MoMA collection), as well as Kristalia, Glas Italia, Cassina, and others. Shaped by early experiences with Vuitton, Dior, and Guerlain, he learned to interpret brands while pushing innovation. At 43, Norguet is a discreet yet essential figure in French design, finding as much satisfaction in creating high-end furniture as in reimagining McDonald’s spaces. His pursuit of form, color, and understatement defines his enduring strength and relevance.
