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George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit

About the Item

Probably by George Nelson 1960's. An exceptional large scale wall unit with three compartments. Tall heavy black powder coated adjustable height metal frames with other metal legs. Three wooden units- a storage unit with tambour doors and shelves on the left, a drop front desk in the center with interior compartments, and a storage unit on the right with drop front and white shelves. Top and bottom tier shelves with shaped metal supports. Note: The unit will ship unassembled into uprights, shelves and cabinets (The cabinets are assembled) and will require assembly once delivered. Dimensions: 101" H metal support with additional adjustable metal legs ca. 7" H 33" W x 22" H each unit Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age include some wear to the desk interior, scratches on the left unit doors and some sporadic nicks and chips to the wood edges that do not greatly impact the classic Mid Century presentation.

Creator:
Mobilier International (Retailer)
Dimensions:
Height: 101 in (256.54 cm)Width: 101 in (256.54 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Steel,Wood
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Bridgeport, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: 3106921stDibs: LU1755240969302

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Mobilier International

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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