Mobilier International was a prominent French furniture company that produced high-end pieces for the French market in the latter half of the 20th century. The company’s mid-century modern offerings boasted a relaxed and functional elegance. Known mainly for its leather lounge chairs and chaise lounges, Mobilier International also distributed pieces like cocktail tables and writing desks.
The story of Mobilier International began in 1955, when Michel Schulmann established Arflex France to import Italian Arflex furniture and SICAF to import Scandinavian and other Italian designs. In 1957, Shulman set up Mobilier International to bring the whole collection together under a single brand.
One of the company’s first significant imports was in 1959 with the Superleggera chair by Italian designer Gio Ponti. That same year, Mobilier International signed a contract to manufacture and sell Herman Miller furniture. The company had established itself as one of the few to offer mid-to-high-end modern furniture in France.
Throughout the 1960s, Mobilier International opened several manufacturing facilities. The company also introduced many now iconic designs, including Marco Zanuso’s Woodline armchair and the DSC 106 chair by Giancarlo Piretti. In 1968 alone, Mobilier International ordered 2,000 to 3,000 DSC 106 chairs per month to distribute in France.
In 1972, designer George Ciancimino created an interlocking aluminum furniture line for Mobilier International. The company also collaborated with Pierre Paulin on the Pacha furniture line for public buildings like hospitals and museums. Meanwhile, it continued importing international designs, like the Tizio lamp created by Richard Sapper for the Italian lighting company Artemide.
Mobilier International worked with several big names in furniture design throughout the 1980s, including Bruno Gecchelin, Pascal Mourgue and Bernard Govin.
In 1991, Mobilier International was sold to Haworth, an international office furniture manufacturer, ending the production of the company’s lounge chairs. Schulmann retired in 1994 and died in 2004, at the age of 94.
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Rare Gérard Gallet for Mobilier International Faceted Hexagonal Sofas
By Gérard Gallet, Mobilier International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gérard Gallet for Mobilier International, sofas, fabric, wood wrapped in leatherette, France, circa 1980 This piece constitutes a rare example of the oeuvre of Gérard Gallet (1934–1...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Easy Chair for Mobilier International, 1971
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chair for Mobilier International, cognac leather and steel, France, 1971. The “Alta” easy chair, created by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collaboration with h...
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Lounge Set for Mobilier International, 1971
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” chaise longue and ottoman for Mobilier International, leather and steel, France, 1971. The "Alta" lounge chair, designed by ...
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Lounge Set for Mobilier International, 1971
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” lounge set for Mobilier International, black leather and steel, France, 1971 The "Alta" lounge chair, designed by Oscar Niem...
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Lounge Set for Mobilier International, 1971, Set of 2
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” chaise longue and ottoman for Mobilier International, black leather and steel, France, 1971, set of two. The "Alta" lounge chair, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in...
Leather
Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
By Mobilier International
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This particular chair is made by Mobilier International around the latter part of the last century and bears the label “Mobilier International, bld Voltaire a’ Paris“. Mobilier International are an authorised manufacturer producing the Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames using...
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Easy Chair for Mobilier International, Black Leather
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chair for Mobilier International, black leather and steel, France, 1971. The “Alta” lounge chair, conceived in 1971 by Oscar Niemeyer in collaboration wit...
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Easy Chairs for Mobilier International, 1971, Set of 2
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chairs for Mobilier International, cognac leather and steel, France, 1971, set of two The “Alta” easy chair, created by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collabor...
Leather
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Chairs for Mobilier International, Black, 1971, Set of 2
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chairs for Mobilier International, black leather and steel, France, 1971, set of two The “Alta” easy chair, created by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collabora...
Leather
Amazing chair in tweed for Le mobilier international - 1960s
By Mobilier International
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Beautiful little dining chair upholstered in chunky multicolored wool. This chair dates from the 1960s and was produced by "Mobilier International," a renowned French furniture manu...
Chrome
$12,351 / item
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Fiberglass, Leather
Rush Easy Chair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Houston, TX
Easy chair in the style of Charlotte Perriand. The wood and rush are in great vintage condition. Wood is oak with a warm patina. A sculptural and organic piece.
Rush, Wood
$4,000 / set
H 30 in W 23 in D 25 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather sling lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell c.1952, USA. The iconic sling-back lounge chairs feature a chrome plated steel fram...
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955 This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of the chair is sleek in form. The angled seat is placed upon the squared-off frame. Maximum seating comfort is ensured by the wide seat and tilted backrest. Florence Knoll (1917-) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the best of the European modernists. When she arrived in New York Knoll worked on interior projects (being the only female) which is how she came to know Hans Knoll. When Florence joined Knoll, the planning unit started. Florence also made sure that the designs where more 'American Modernist' instead of Scandinavian, When Hans Knoll died she...
Fabric, Teak
Postmodern Gerard van den Berg Florence Sofa for Montis, Buck Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed the Florence sofa for Dutch manufacturer Montis during the height of Postmodern experimentation with organic furniture forms. Known alternately as "The R...
Leather, Foam
$85,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 45.25 in D 35 in
Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood 'ON' Lounge Chairs for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important pair of 'ON' lounge chairs designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the Hotel SESC in Rio de Janeiro. This set comprises the pair of sculptural...
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Eames Lounge Chair Metal 'LCM'
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Eames for Herman Miller LCM's in later orange and black paint finish. These chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both have a later, but not new, orange paint surf...
Metal
José Zanine Caldas easy chair for Móveis Artísticos Z
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Tomi, Nagano
easy chair manufactured by Móveis Artísticos Z designed by José Zanine Caldas. plywood with wool fabric by Kvadrat. This chair gives a glimpse of the designer's intentions.
Hardwood, Wool, Pine, Plywood
$8,486
H 24.41 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Cini Boeri “Gradual” Sofa for Knoll International, Italy, 1972 Rare “Gradual” sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International in 1972. Upholste...
Leather
$8,967
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Metal
$16,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 26 in D 28 in
'Sphere' Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, France, 1960s
By Boris Tabacoff, Mobilier Modulair Moderne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible condition on this pair of Boris Tabacoff 'Sphere' lucite lounge chairs, France, circa late 1960s. Designed for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, these sculptural easy chairs rep...
Fabric, Lucite
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 97 in D 35 in
Rare Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood 'ON' Sofa for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important three-seat sofa designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the Hotel SESC in Rio de Janeiro. This set comprises the sculptural 'ON' sofa accompan...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Gérard Gallet Easy Chair for Mobilier International, France ca. 1980
By Gérard Gallet, Mobilier International
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare easy chair by Gérard Gallet (1934–1999) for Mobilier International, France, circa 1980. A refined and exclusive piece, made in a small number, characterized by sleek octagonal a...
Mohair
Gérard Gallet Divan for Mobilier International, France ca. 1980
By Gérard Gallet, Mobilier International
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare divan by Gérard Gallet (1934-1999) for Mobilier International, France, circa 1980. Fantastic outspoken design by the famous French decorator Gérard Gallet who is known for his A...
Mohair
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair by Mobile International, France
By Charles Eames, Mobilier International
Located in London, GB
Here's a timeless classic - this Eames Time Life Lobby chair was made by Mobilier International, France in the 1960s. The chair sits on the original 4 castors, swivels around the f...
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 74.02 in D 35.83 in
Gérard Gallet Sofa for Mobilier International, France, circa 1980
By Gérard Gallet, Mobilier International
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare sofa by Gérard Gallet (1934-1999) for Mobilier International, France circa 1980. Fantastic outspoken design by the famous French decorator Gérard Ga...
Mohair
White Leather Alta Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Madrid, ES
Iconic 'Alta' lounge chair with ottoman designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and manufactured by Mobilier International in France. Made of steel with white leather upholste...
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Eames Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, circa 1980
By Charles and Ray Eames, Mobilier International
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge and Ottoman and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair...
Metal
Sold
H 34.65 in W 71.66 in D 30.71 in
Retrofuturism "Alta" Model Lounge Chair Desgined by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Madrid, ES
"Alta" model lounge chair designed by Oscar Niemeyer in collaboration with Anna Maria Niemeyer and produced by Mobilier International. Steel structure with adjustable backrest and up...
Leather
Sold
H 31 in W 31 in D 45 in
'Alta' Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier Intl, 1970s, Signed
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 'Alta' fireside lounge chair and ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International (France) features thick curved steel frames with tufted black leather cushions. The head rest is adjustable as can be seen in photos, and both pieces are signed with Mobilier International medallions. Ideal for collectors and investors of art and design, this 20th Century modern marvel is a favorite amongst high end interior designers and architects working on interior design and architectural magazine cover projects. The Alta lounge...
Stainless Steel
Set "Poltrona Alta" and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeryer
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set composed of armchair and ottoman designed by the great Brazilian designer Oscar Niemeryer in 1970 for the manufacture of Mobilier International in Paris. The Oscar Niemeryer set includes the very famous and coveted "POLTRONA ALTA...
Steel
Alta Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Madrid, ES
Iconic 'Alta' lounge chair with ottoman designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and manufactured by Mobilier International in France. Made of steel with white leather upholste...
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 45.28 in D 30.32 in
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International, 1970s
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Renens, CH
Lounge chair and ottoman designed by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International during the late 1970s. Oscar Niemeyer (Brazil, 1907) was born in Rio de Janeiro, where he finished his...
Steel
Set "Poltrona Alta" and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeryer
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set composed of armchair and ottoman designed by the great Brazilian designer Oscar Niemeryer in 1970 for the manufacture of Mobilier International in Paris. The Oscar Niemeryer set includes the very famous and coveted "POLTRONA ALTA...
Steel