Machard Table

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A Sculptural Centrepiece for the Modern Interior

The Machard Table by Flou, designed by Studio Contromano, redefines what a dining table can be. Where most tables recede into the background of a room, the Machard commands attention — not through excess, but through the quiet confidence of exceptional craft and considered design.

A Base Built on Artisanal Mastery

The Machard’s defining feature is its extraordinary pedestal. A densely interwoven structure of fine cords, gathered and cinched at the waist with lantern-like precision, creates a base of remarkable visual complexity. The craftsmanship is unmistakable up close — every cord held taut, every line placed with intention, the entire form unified by an almost architectural logic. It is the kind of detail that rewards a second look and a third.

Contrast as a Design Philosophy

Resting above this intricate woven base, a generous oval top finished in a warm, burnished bronze-grey sits with calm authority. Its smooth, expansive surface provides ample room for gathering, while its rich tone draws warmth from the threaded structure below. The interplay between the solidity of the top and the open, airy pedestal is entirely deliberate — a study in contrast that gives the Machard its distinctive character and visual tension.

Designed for the Way People Gather

The Machard is as considered in its function as it is in its form. Its oval silhouette encourages ease and proximity, with no head of the table and no implied hierarchy — simply the pleasure of being gathered around something beautiful. At home in a formal dining room, an open-plan living space, or a generous terrace, it anchors any setting with understated elegance. True to Flou’s expanding vision for refined living beyond the bedroom, the Machard stands as a testament to the belief that every piece we eat beside, work at, and linger over deserves the same level of care and artistry as the finest furniture in the home.