Modelage process
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'I have always admired JL Coquet's creations, which reflect a timeless heritage and impeccable craftsmanship,' says Tara S. Venu, Executive Director of Atelier Expressions. "We are excited about the opportunities offered by this acquisition. The spirit of JL Coquet is perfectly in line with our ambition to bring international recognition to companies that embody exceptional quality and craftsmanship."
At the leadership level, Sébastien Cich will continue to steer JL Coquet as Chief Executive Officer, supported by his longstanding team and the entire staff of dedicated craftspeople. Meanwhile, Renaud Paul-Dauphin, who previously led the tableware division at the prestigious Hermès group, will bring his seasoned expertise to Atelier Expressions in Paris. His appointment signals a commitment to bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern global strategy, reinforcing the company’s dedication to excellence and innovation within the fine tableware industry.
Signs of this new creative and commercial dynamic are already visible. JL Coquet’s collaboration with acclaimed designer Thomas Bastide on the Rêve collection reflects the brand’s ability to merge classic artistry with contemporary aesthetics. Simultaneously, the company is extending its reach to new audiences through upcoming retail and exhibition spaces in Seoul and New York, designed to showcase the elegance of Limoges porcelain to international clientele. In 2026, JL Coquet will further its creative ambitions with the launch of Studio Coquet, a dedicated laboratory where the world’s top chefs and designers can collaborate on bespoke porcelain pieces for haute cuisine and fine dining.
Atelier
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Rooted in the historic town of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, JL Coquet employs over 100 individuals, including 85 highly skilled artisans whose work continues the brand’s legacy of handcrafted excellence. Each piece is the result of meticulous craftsmanship, where porcelain is shaped, refined, and perfected through processes guided by tradition and fired to enduring brilliance. Recognized with France’s Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) distinction and the IGP Limoges label, JL Coquet stands as a benchmark of discreet luxury—one defined not by excess, but by integrity, authenticity, and refinement. The collaboration underscores a shared mission to preserve artisanal employment and pass on centuries-old savoir-faire to future generations.
With this strategic partnership, JL Coquet and Atelier Expressions unite around a common goal: to uphold and expand the prestige of French artisanal culture on a global stage. As JL Coquet enters its third century, this collaboration embodies both continuity and renewal—a celebration of craftsmanship shaped by hand and fire, now poised to inspire a new generation of admirers worldwide. The alliance marks not just an evolution for JL Coquet, but a reaffirmation of the enduring power of artistry, tradition, and the French art of living.
Featured JL Coquet Collections
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Majestic, the iconic Hemisphere collection created in 1998 reveals the striations of finely engraved porcelain. Emblematic product of J.L Coquet, this collection is internationally known and appreciated by the most famous chefs.
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With illusion and subtlety, the Bolero collection carries you out of time. The Limoges Porcelain is magnified by the delicacy of the engravings, which gives a solar dimension to this elegant collection.
