Discover. Designer Elise Goffinon

Elise Goffinon – “Founder of Maison Omaël, where light, form, and French craft converge.”

Elise Goffinon – Illuminating the Art of Dining with Elegance and Emotion

Crafting Emotion Through Porcelain and Light

Designer Elise Goffinon is the founder of Maison Omaël, a Paris-based design studio redefining dinnerware through elegance, environmental consciousness, and a deep respect for French craftsmanship. With roots in hospitality and formal culinary service, her journey reflects a rare blend of service intuition, design acumen, and artistic precision.

Trained in hospitality and the “Arts de la Table,” Elise refined her skills during several years at one of Paris’s most esteemed silversmith houses. That experience shaped her appreciation for tactile detail, luxury materials, and service-focused design. Today, with Maison Omaël, she presents a revolutionary concept in fine dining: a modular two-part dinner plate system that blends porcelain purity with sculptural, eco-conscious base materials.

From Sketch to Table – The Omaël Vision

The work of designer Elise Goffinon is characterized by:

Innovative integration of Limoges porcelain and pigment-infused eco-resin
A detachable, dishwasher-safe porcelain plate nested within a handcrafted eco-resin underplate
Subtle lithophane lighting to reveal engraved emblems, logos, or custom insignias
Full artisanal production: from hand-sketching to mold-making, pouring, sanding, decorating, and varnishing

Each piece is entirely handmade. No two are identical—every plate holds its own narrative in pigment, texture, and light.

Design with Purpose and Poetry

“Do your work with love and passion, because people will feel that in their plate.” — Joël Robuchon

This quote defines the guiding ethos of designer Elise Goffinon. Her collections “À la Carte, Charming Seasons, Floralies” evoke the seasons, a sense of gourmet indulgence, memory, and material storytelling. They are designed not only for plating food, but for expressing emotion and ambiance at the table.

With Maison Omaël, Elise invites chefs and hosts alike to become co-creators of atmosphere, where tableware transcends function and becomes art.

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DINNERWARE COLLECTIONS

Hospitality Meets Haute Craft

Elise’s creations are ideal for:

Fine dining establishments and gastronomic restaurants
Boutique hotels curating unique guest experiences
Culinary events and luxury pop-ups
Design-led chefs and stylists seeking functional beauty

Maison Omaël offers:

Modular systems for high-efficiency service and visual impact
Custom engraving and lighting integration
Stackable, ergonomic design suited to plating philosophies
Sustainable production and food-safe finishes

A Rising Talent with Refined Technique

Designer Elise Goffinon presented Maison Omaël’s latest collections at Maison & Objet 2025, Hall 7 (Signature – New & Now), to acclaim from chefs, designers, and sustainability leaders. Her sculptural lighting plates—featuring Limoges porcelain centers set in artisanal resin bases—received praise for combining tradition with innovation.

Artisanal production includes:

Hand-drawing and concept development
Mold fabrication and pigment-infused resin casting
Decorative application and precise lithophane placement
Food-safe clear varnish sealing

Maison Omaël is built on the belief that functional design can be refined, poetic, and conscious.

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A Story Told in Porcelain and Light

Designer Elise Goffinon does not simply craft tableware—she creates a narrative experience. Her designs bring presence and intimacy to the plate. Maison Omaël is not only a brand; it’s a philosophy of artful, sustainable living expressed through refined hospitality design.

Maison Omaël’s sculptural tableware has been selected by leading event planners across the United States, Australia, the French Riviera, and England, as well as by interior designers and design-conscious restaurateurs who prioritize artisan craftsmanship and immersive guest experience.

Designed for those who value sensory storytelling and artisan quality, Maison Omaël elevates tablescapes in: