“Can we pleeease have a pool table for the garden?” my 11-year-old son asked me. “Can we pleeease have a pool table for the garden?” I duly asked my wife.
We both knew what the answer would be. But thanks to Cornilleau, I had an ace up my sleeve. “But what if it also doubles up as a designer outdoor dining table?” Eyebrows were raised. Cornilleau 1, wife 0.
When it comes to games furniture, Cornilleau is the senior pro. Established in France in 1946 as precision cabinetmakers, the company only began making world-class table tennis tables in 1969 after an offer that was too good to refuse. It’s since gone on to become a world leader in the field, a partner of both Table Tennis England and the Federation Française de Tennis de Table. But it didn’t stop there.
Beyond ping-pong, its range now includes indoor and outdoor pool tables, as well as football tables – all distinguished by superior, sustainable materials and meticulous craftsmanship.
Cornilleau Play-Style Origin Outdoor Table Black, from £1,995, uk.cornilleau.com
Cornilleau Play-Style Origin outdoor table football in black, £2,595, uk.cornilleau.com
Its new handmade Play-Style range boasts tables that can be easily transformed into dining tables or desks. With the Play-Style Origin table tennis table (from £1,825), conversion is a simple case of removing and storing the soft fabric net.
While the Origin pool table (from £4,995) comes with optional tabletops: available in stone or wood effects, these weatherproof boards slot easily into place and store neatly beneath the billiard table.
Crafted from high-density laminated resin (HPL), the tabletops are renowned for their exceptional weather resistance. HPL has been a key material in Cornilleau’s outdoor tables since the 1980s, able to withstand rain, snow, and frost without deterioration. The colouring process ensures long-lasting colour stability, making these tabletops a durable and aesthetically pleasing choice for both indoor and outdoor use.
Each Cornilleau product undergoes extensive testing in the company’s in-house laboratory to ensure mechanical integrity, strength, and longevity. The testing process includes both controlled lab tests and real-life conditions to simulate years of use. Key tests include salt spray; humidity and heat resistance; frost endurance; impact and load testing; and weather and shock resistance. Basically, these tables are as immortal as they come.
Cornilleau Play-Style Origin Outdoor Pool Table - Black Frame, £4,995, uk.cornilleau.com
Cornilleau Play-Style Origin Outdoor Pool Table - Black Frame - with stone dinner tops, £5,690, uk.cornilleau.com
Cornilleau products are manufactured in Northern France, with 80% of suppliers located within a 200km radius. This proximity ensures high production quality, supports local industries, and reduces the environmental impact of transportation.
When it comes to matching your table to your location, Cornilleau offers a wide range of customisation options for the Play-Style collection, allowing clients to personalise their tables by selecting from various frame colours, cloth finishes, and optional tabletops. The Hyphen table even comes from five different pocket colours to complement your selection of frame, cloth, and tabletops.
Cornilleau’s pool and football tables come with a five-year warranty, with spare parts guaranteed for at least 20 years; while its table tennis tables have a ten-year warranty.
Get in, my son!
For more information: uk.cornilleau.com
