At Ardamez, we are committed to creating tables that stand the test of time, blending respect for traditional craftsmanship with a constant pursuit of durability and innovation. Every decision, every material, and every partnership reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
Our tables are born from respect for techniques passed down through generations. Every weld, every polish, every detail pays tribute to an ancestral know-how. But craftsmanship does not remain static: it is nourished by innovation to become stronger, more durable, and better suited to contemporary life. At Ardamez, tradition and modernity coexist to create timeless tables, faithful to their identity while meeting today’s expectations.
All of our tabletops are manufactured and assembled in France, in our workshop near Nantes. To remain consistent and support local craftsmanship and the French economy, the majority of our raw materials also come from France, with 90% of our purchases made domestically. The remaining 10% come from neighboring countries such as Italy or Spain. Over the years, this network of local suppliers has allowed us to limit our carbon footprint while guaranteeing high-quality, premium materials, intrinsically linked to the durability of our products.
For us, beauty starts with making the right choices. Healthy, sustainable materials, sourced as locally as possible, and designed to last.
Enameled steel embodies the timeless spirit of the Tradition line: strong, elegant, and available in a rich palette of colors. In our in-house enameling workshop, each tabletop is brought to life under the watchful eye of our craftsmen and women, fired in electric ovens powered by solar energy since May 2023.
For larger formats (diameter > 80 cm), we work with a French enameling partner capable of handling these dimensions while maintaining our standards of precision and quality. Whether produced in-house or in partnership, each tabletop is 100% French, designed to last and shine in every space.
Our marbled ceramic, carefully selected in Italy, combines beauty, durability, and responsibility. Its veining, true-to-life, is achieved with water-based inks and glazes, minimizing environmental impact.
Unlike natural marble, whose extraction is energy-intensive and generates significant waste, ceramic is lighter, non-porous, and perfectly suited to intensive professional use, retaining its beauty over time with minimal maintenance.
Solid oak forms the heart of our Vendôme line, chosen for its strength, longevity, and timeless elegance. Unlike MDF panels, solid oak ages gracefully, offering furniture that can be passed down through generations.
We select exclusively French oak from sustainably managed forests, certified PEFC, to preserve this precious resource. Oak grows slowly, often taking decades to reach maturity, making it a noble yet rare and valuable material. By working with responsibly managed forests, we ensure that each piece is eco-friendly, traceable, and durable, while providing the warmth and authenticity of solid wood that tells a story with every tabletop.
The foundation of every table, our bases combine stability, strength, and professional-grade performance.
Our cast iron bases, made in France in a partner foundry, are designed to withstand the intensity of busy environments. In case of chips or scratches, they can be retouched, extending their lifespan (a touch-up pot is available on request).
For terraces or flexible spaces, our aluminum bases, lighter and easier to handle, are produced in Spain by a trusted partner chosen for quality and reliability.
Two materials, two uses, one same standard: durability and beauty without compromise.
Creating beauty while doing it right, down to the smallest detail, is our standard.
Poplar, used in 80% of our interior tabletops, is treated with a natural stain, free of formaldehyde. This compound, commonly used in industrial furniture, releases a colorless, harmful gas at room temperature. By avoiding it, we protect the health of our clients and the artisans who craft each table.
Certifications: E1, PEFC, CARB II compliant, TSCA Title VI
Knowing how to move forward also means knowing when to say no.
We have chosen to stop using certain adhesives or finishes deemed too harmful or polluting. This renunciation is not a constraint but a commitment: to offer healthier, more durable products that reflect our values.
To understand what we are already doing well and where we can do better tomorrow, we needed a compass. That’s why we began having our products evaluated by an independent expert: Eco Impact.
Creating beauty while doing it right… in an informed way.
Eco Impact helps us measure the real impact of a product compared to others on the market. Each table is assigned a grade from A to E:
A-rated tables are among the least impactful on the market,
E-rated tables are among the most impactful.
This score is not a decorative label or a fixed promise. It is a tool for understanding, comparing, and improving. For our clients, it ensures transparency and informed choices. For us, it is a constant invitation to push further in eco-design.
To determine these grades, Eco Impact analyzes over 70 criteria, combining scientific rigor with a global perspective.
Quantitative criteria cover the entire life cycle: raw materials, production, transport, distribution, use, end of life, and recycling.
Qualitative criteria address essential but often invisible dimensions: certifications, traceability, reparability, subcontracting conditions, professional inclusion, and social responsibility.
To date, eight of our products have been assessed — just a first step.
Ardamez collections are flexible: you can choose a combination of tabletop and base tailored to your space and use. A table cannot be graded in fragments; each combination is a unique product, requiring its own analysis. It is a long, demanding, and sometimes painstaking process, but a necessary one.
This first phase has brought dual satisfaction. First, seeing our iconic table (Tradition tabletop with Bistro base) achieve an A rating, confirming the soundness of our historical choices. Second, more importantly, identifying areas for improvement, with some products currently rated E.
The information gathered will gradually be added to our professional product sheets, ensuring transparency and guidance for our clients.
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