Cover Jenson Button and Brittny Button with the table they designed in collaboration with Los Angeles-based 11 Ravens
Jenson Button and Brittny Button with the table they designed in collaboration with Los Angeles-based 11 Ravens
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Formula One champion Jenson Button and interior designer Brittny Button tell Tatler about their collaboration with luxury table maker 11 Ravens, as well as their inspiration and stylish family life
When Formula One World Champion Jenson Button and the renowned interior designer Brittny Button, who have been married since 2022, set out to design a new centrepiece for their home, they weren’t simply looking for a showstopper—they wanted a piece that brought the family together.
Enter the couple’s collaboration with 11 Ravens, the Los Angeles-based luxury game table maker. The result? A bespoke, multifunctional table that transforms from a pool table to a ping pong surface to a refined dining table—all while maintaining a sophisticated, architectural elegance.
Above Jenson and Brittny Button play pool on their multifunctional table, which helps develop their children's motor skills and coordination
Jenson and Brittny Button play pool on their multifunctional table, which helps develop their children's motor skills and coordination
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Brittny Button helms interiors brand Button Atelier, the brand she established in 2020 in Los Angeles, where the couple calls home. For her, the table is a reflection of her design ethos: calm, accessible luxury that supports togetherness. For Jenson Button, it’s a functional yet beautiful piece that mirrors his passion for precision. Here, the power couple tell Tatler about the design process, how the table has become part of their family rituals and what “home” truly means to them.
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Above The bespoke 11 Ravens table in dining mode, featuring Doric column-inspired oak supports where the Button family enjoys daily breakfast gatherings
The bespoke 11 Ravens table in dining mode, featuring Doric column-inspired oak supports where the Button family enjoys daily breakfast gatherings
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Tell us about the inspiration behind your custom 11 Ravens table. What was your vision for the piece?
Brittny Button: I love drawing inspiration from classical architecture, which meant the footing of the table mimicked Doric columns [a classical column style, characterised by their strength and lack of a base], with oak reeding applied to the curved C-shaped supports.
Brittny, how did your background as an interior designer shape the design choices for the table?
Brittny Button: Knowing that this table has three distinct functions influenced the overall design. Meaning, when it’s set up for dining, the table has an organic modern feel, when arranged for pool or ping pong, there’s an elegant look.
Jenson, you’re someone who’s used to precision and performance; did that influence your expectations for the table’s functionality?
Jenson Button: The fact that the table has three-in-one uses has a real impact. It can shift from dining to pool to ping pong table—and still has a luxurious feel to it.
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Above Close-up of the precision ping pong net system
Above A pull out drawer with ping pong bats and balls
Close-up of the precision ping pong net system
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Where do you draw inspiration from?
Brittny: For interiors and furniture, I’m often inspired by Art Deco references, Spanish architecture and classicism. I love a timeless aesthetic that can stand the test of time.
What elements were non-negotiable for you in creating a piece that felt both luxurious and lived-in?
Brittny: The calm, accessible luxury aesthetic is indicative of the Button Atelier look and feel. The organic texture and colour choices reflect this design direction as well.
How important is play—whether it’s pool or ping pong—in your daily home life?
Jenson: It’s definitely a big part of our lives. Especially with the kids developing their fine motor skills, quick reflexes and coordination is key. It’s important to have fun and be able to be absorbed in the power of play, especially within the confines of home.
Above Pool configuration detail where countless family memories have been made, from teaching moments to celebratory gatherings
Pool configuration detail where countless family memories have been made, from teaching moments to celebratory gatherings
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What do you look for in a product or piece of furniture that earns a place in your home?
Jenson: It needs to be aesthetically pleasing, practical and made with quality.
What was the creative process like—did you both have equal input, or did one of you take the design lead?
Brittny: I submitted inspirational images of what I loved. At first, I suggested carved travertine, which wasn’t feasible to work with this material. The 11 Ravens team then suggested that the design was possible in oak instead. The ability to apply a reed columnar effect created a “carved” look to the base.
What’s your favourite memory so far around the table—a dinner, a game, a celebration?
Jenson: There are too many to count. We’ve taught the kids ping pong and had lots of celebrations with the dining table as centre stage. We adore that the table has three different uses.
Brittny: We have family breakfasts [on the table] almost daily and game nights every Thursday. We take turns deciding what we do. That way, each individual owns the kinds of games we play and how. Sometimes we invent a new way to play ping pong and are creative with the “rules”—it’s tons of fun!
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The couple enjoys ping pong on their three-in-one design, demonstrating the “power of play" that’s central to their home life
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Are there any other home projects or collaborations on the horizon for you?
Brittny: My furniture collection for Button Atelier will be available this fall. It’s been a dream come true creating it, and I’m incredibly proud of the results.
What advice would you give to couples designing a home together?
Jenson: Ensure that someone is the point person and somewhat of a project manager to oversee all the countless decisions.
Finally, what does “home” mean to you as a couple and as a family?
Brittny: It’s ultimately where my husband Jenson and kids are. It’s when we can spend uninterrupted time together. A fabulously designed home provides the space to create real togetherness.
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Andrea Lo was the Executive Editor of Tatler Hong Kong and Editor of Tatler Macau.
Born in Canada and raised in Hong Kong and England, she started her career in journalism in 2012.
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