Louise
Made by Flexform
Designed by Patrick Norguet
The Louise collection centers on a material dialogue that is as precise as it is unexpected: cowhide against glass. A circular metal structure, wrapped in cowhide, gives the piece its grounded, tactile presence, while the back-painted glass top appears to hover above it, catching ambient light and holding color with quiet intensity.
Cowhide is available in an extensive palette spanning grey, sand, olive, tobacco, mole, chestnut, and deep blacks and browns. This range allows Louise to shift registers entirely depending on the surrounding interior, without altering its essential silhouette. The glass top introduces a vibrant counterpoint, its opacity and reflectivity responding to the changing light conditions of the room.
- Circular metal structure wrapped in cowhide, available in multiple colorways
- Back-painted glass top
- Wood veneer base options including Canaletto walnut, oak, and ash
- Made in Italy
The tension between the two primary materials - one warm and organic, one smooth and luminous - gives Louise its calm authority as a bedside object.
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Pricing for made-to-order items varies based on configuration, finishes, and customization options. Please contact one of our design consultants or visit a showroom near you for current pricing and personalized assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Flexform Louise collection?
The Louise collection was designed for Flexform, the Italian furniture house whose studio collaborations consistently prioritize material precision and restrained proportion. Flexform has a long history of working with leading European designers to develop pieces that balance formal clarity with sensory richness.
What cowhide colors are available for the Louise bedside table?
The cowhide is offered in a broad palette that includes grey, sand, olive, tobacco, mole, chestnut, and several deep blacks and browns. This range allows the piece to integrate with a wide variety of bedroom palettes, from neutral and warm to more saturated interior schemes.
Is the glass top on the Louise nightstand painted or coated?
The top is back-painted glass, meaning the color is applied to the underside of the glass panel. This technique preserves the smooth, glossy surface on top while giving the piece a defined, opaque color that shifts visually with the light in the room.
What wood veneer options does the Louise collection offer?
Louise is available with wood veneer in Canaletto walnut, oak, and ash. Each species brings a distinct grain character and tonal warmth, offering meaningful variation in how the piece reads against different flooring, wall finishes, and textile selections.
How is Flexform's production quality reflected in the Louise piece?
Flexform has produced furniture in Meda, in the Brianza region of northern Italy, since 1959. The brand's approach emphasizes controlled production, close material sourcing, and construction methods developed over decades. The Louise reflects this sensibility in the precision of its cowhide application and the clean relationship between its structural and surface elements.
