Born in 1978, Alice Gavalet lives and works in Nogent-sur-Marne. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (EnsAD) in Paris and the École nationale supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art (EnsAAMA) in Paris, Alice Gavalet began her career under the guidance of designer Elisabeth Garouste. Inspired by the world of textiles and classical forms, Alice Gavalet has, over the years, crafted a universe entirely her own. At the intersection of sculpture, painting, and design, she asserts her aesthetic through a vibrant production of unique and instinctive sculptures, including vases, tables, pedestal tables, and lamps.

Invisible Collection and Mobilier National partner to promote contemporary creation and present limited-edition designs. Mobilier National, a major institution for contemporary creation and the promotion of French decorative arts, has been dedicated since the seventeenth century to preserving, restoring, and managing unique state-owned collections of furniture, tapestries, and decorative objects. In recent years, Mobilier National has broadened its scope by launching an annual “Campagne d’Acquisition” to support creativity and integrate contemporary designs into the national collections. These works are then exhibited in prestigious institutional buildings.
Thanks to this unprecedented partnership, a curated selection of contemporary furniture from Mobilier National’s latest Campagne d’Acquisition is now available in a limited edition.

The pedestal tables are handcrafted in her workshop in Nogent-sur-Marne. Made of chamotte clay, their traditional form is adorned with colorful tartan patterns achieved through layered slips and glazes, creating a transparent effect reminiscent of a painting. This blue tartan is directly inspired by the colors of the Mobilier National, allowing the two pedestal tables to blend seamlessly into their intended environment.