Jean Touret moved to Pezay, a rural area near Marolles, in 1946. During this period, he realized the uncertainty that industrial development would bring to the future of local artisans creating the Lampada Da Tavolo Tripode. Strongly believing in the value of artisan tradition, Touret decided to informally organize a local group of artisans into a collective, becoming its artistic director. Employing the talents of each member, he orchestrated the creation of furniture that embodied the circumstances of the time.