Living Heritage: When Centuries of Excellence Shape the Tableware of Tomorrow
Saturday 6 September —
16:30
- 17:00
Les rendez-vous Cook&Share by la Filière France — Hall 4
Description
Participants
Matali CrassetIndustrial Designer
Corinne MichaudSales Director – ARC
Nicolas BigotSales Director – La Rochère
Eric TarreriasPresident – Tarrerias Groupe
Thierry VillottePresident – CAT
Matali Crasset
Industrial Designer
Trained at ENSCI, she promotes a design philosophy rooted in art, anthropology, and social engagement. Her work spans architecture, scenography, furniture, and public spaces, always in motion and focused on living together.
Corinne Michaud
Sales Director – ARC
She leads ARC’s commercial team for France and Benelux. Founded in 1825, ARC celebrates 200 years of glassmaking excellence in 2025, combining tradition and customer satisfaction.
Nicolas Bigot
Sales Director – La Rochère
Since 2007, he has led sales for Europe’s oldest active art glassworks (550 years). With a background in high-end fashion, he brings a dual perspective of lifestyle and tradition.
Eric Tarrerias
President – Tarrerias Groupe
Leader of the family cutlery business since 1988, representing 13 generations of craftsmanship since 1580. Under his leadership, the company joined the prestigious Hénokiens circle of 200+ year-old family businesses still run by descendants.
Thierry Villotte
President – CAT
After 20 years in the tableware industry, including 8 years leading Degrenne, he now volunteers as President of the Tableware Confederation, representing the sector and contributing to collective initiatives like Francéclat.