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80 years of new beginnings
Cornilleau began in France in 1946 as a woodworking workshop. Over eight decades, the family business grew into a maker of tables and games while keeping its focus on quality and durability.
Each generation brought a new idea: table tennis at home, play outdoors, and furniture that brings people together. Making products in France remains central to the story.
A French story shaped by changing times
1946–1969 · From workshop to table tennis
Émile Cornilleau opened a woodworking workshop in Bonneuil-les-Eaux. The team helped rebuild local homes after the war. An order for 300 tables from the Parisian BHV store in 1969 set the business on a new path.
1980s · Play moves outdoors
As gardens became places to gather, Cornilleau developed weather resistant outdoor tables for everyday play.
1990s · The champions’ years
Partnerships with Jacques Secrétin and Jean-Philippe Gatien strengthened the sporting side of the brand. Folding, safety and playing performance became key to the tables.
2000s · Play for everyone
The company brought table tennis to schools and public spaces and launched the durable Tacteo outdoor racket.
2010s–2020s · A new style of play
The Play-Style collection brings table tennis, billiards and table football together with furniture design for contemporary homes.
80 years of innovation
A workshop opens
Émile Cornilleau established a woodworking business that helped rebuild homes after the war.
300 tables for BHV
A large Paris order turned the workshop toward table tennis.
Jacques Secrétin
Working with the champion helped develop competition tables.
Outdoor table tennis
Weather resistant materials brought the game into gardens and onto terraces.
Jean-Philippe Gatien
The world champion became a Cornilleau ambassador.
The compact table
A new folding system made tables easier and safer to use.
The Tacteo racket
A durable composite racket was designed for outdoor play.
The Park table
A robust table was developed for public spaces.
More ways to play
The company introduced outdoor billiards.
Play-Style
The game furniture range expanded with new tables and table football.
80 years
Cornilleau celebrates eight decades of making games.
The people behind Cornilleau
The brand grew through people who turned new ideas into lasting products. Each leader shaped a different part of its story.
Émile Cornilleau
Founder · 1946–1979
Opened the woodworking workshop where the company began.
Pierre Cornilleau
President · 1979–2003
Developed the workshop into a modern table tennis manufacturer.
Michel Zany
President · since 2003
Expanded the range and brought the brand to international markets.
Hélène Lupette
Managing Director · since 2024
Leads production, research and collaborative development.
