· What?
As if plucked from a fairy tale where Perrault had bet everything on the millennial potential of our forests and the people who respect and enhance them, this exceptional object is the result of a collective, human, and participatory project involving a region, an association of craftsmen, and designer Thomas de Lussac. The Racines Carré table is a communion between the tree, the forests of Perche, local artisanal mastery, and the designer’s vision.

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· How?
The project began with the extraction of unused roots from the stump of a 200-year-old oak using a crane, transported by tractor, and then rough-cut with a chainsaw. After extensive sanding, the assembly employed ancestral and nearly forgotten techniques, such as dovetail joints, paired with a contemporary tabletop design to reveal the tree’s aesthetic and symbolic potential. The raw roots evolve into a refined, almost graceful slab, supported by a compass-style base. The project spanned eight months, culminating in a unique, colossal, and extraordinary piece.

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· With whom?
Thomas de Lussac collaborated closely with the renowned Perchebois cabinetmakers. Supported by the Eure-et-Loir Economic Development Committee, the Perche region, the Centre region, and the European LEADER program, this initiative positioned Thomas de Lussac as a spokesperson for design and technical innovation within the Perche wood sector. The project aimed to highlight regional craftsmanship, foster collaboration, and guide artisans toward a new creative approach, uniting teams around multiple projects by the designer.