"10 years - 10 visions" - Paris Design Week

To mark its 10th anniversary, the brand Tiptoe celebrates a decade of modern, vibrant design. For the occasion, the studio has invited ten creators to reinterpret its founding object: the clamp-on table leg. From this invitation came ten singular works that question, divert, or elevate this now emblematic object.

Inspired by the work of François Arnal in the 1970s, who was already imagining a simple, modular structural element, the Tiptoe table leg embodies a distinctive approach to design. Today, more than 500,000 legs have been adopted around the world. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Tiptoe has chosen to return to the source by inviting ten creators to reinterpret this founding object, each in their own way. A tribute to a product that has become iconic, and further proof that a good object is one that can stand the test of time without ever ceasing to inspire.

The “Songoe” desk captures the sculptural spirit of the original “Songye” piece, held in the Mobilier national collection. The Corten steel legs, reimagined in a totemic form, attach using the studio’s signature clamp system. Handmade by Atelier Moore in France, this object embodies a dialogue between craftsmanship and contemporary modularity.

“Palm” pays tribute to American modernism. A simple, fluid design with a touch of eccentricity. Its powder-coated steel base supports a frosted glass top in a graphic, airy composition. A balanced piece, between formal rigour and freedom of expression.

The “À point” table perfectly illustrates this approach: the graphic line of the legs meets her favourite geometry, between roundness and curves. A flight of discs seems to have landed on the moon, delicately altering the profile of the legs to create a piece that is both dynamic and harmonious.

With “DXF”, he proposes a minimal intervention on the Tiptoe table leg, redrawing its outline to incorporate a discreet hook. A subtle modification that naturally extends the object’s silhouette, as if it had always existed that way. This functional detail lets everyday items be hung from it, simply enriching the object’s use.

With the “Bookends and Glass Racks” pieces, Wilmotte reinterprets the principle of the clamp and the system « BRACKET » to imagine objects that are discreet yet eloquent. Made from powder-coated steel, these creations fit onto a shelf, aptly extending an architectural language into everyday gestures.

With “TipToes”, she offers a whimsical and poetic interpretation of the table leg. By giving the iconic leg real « toes », Olimpia gives the object a unique, lively personality, as an invitation to see everyday life from an offbeat perspective.

This space retraces the history of the studio’s iconic objects and the evolution of its systems. Through its creations, Tiptoe shares its passion for modern, vibrant design, where each new collection reflects a successful creative challenge: simple, well-designed pieces with a bold, timeless style.

Respecting the studio’s manufacturing culture, these new creations draw on outstanding European production. Ten years after its creation, Tiptoe continues its story: that of a design capable of adapting, surprising, and supporting our lifestyles today and tomorrow.

At the heart of the exhibition, a lounge area invited visitors to take a break and extend the experience. Designed as a welcoming space for conversation and connection, it showcased the Bridge sofa collection in collaboration with textile manufacturer Kvadrat.