What Nobilis does

Nobilis is a French luxury interior-decoration house founded in 1928 by Adolphe Halard in Paris as a wallpaper boutique. The company functions as a publisher and editor of coordinated home furnishings, releasing simultaneous collections across five categories: fabrics (tissus), wallpapers (papiers peints), rugs (tapis), furniture (mobilier), and accessories (accessoires). Product specifications are characterized by technical rigor relevant to the contract market — multiple fire-resistance certifications (EN1021, M1, CLASS1IM, BS5867, BS1D0, CS1D0, IMO), Martindale abrasion ratings tiered by usage intensity, and a bespoke manufacturing service for custom colors, dimensions, and certifications. The catalog comprises over 5,000 in-stock references, supported by a heritage design archive that includes the iconic Suzanne Fontan printed fabrics introduced in 1939.

The business operates as a privately held Société Anonyme (NOBILIS S.A.) headquartered at 38 Rue Bonaparte, Paris 6e, with administrative offices in Palaiseau and a registered share capital of €4,338,700. Distribution is deliberately channeled exclusively through interior decorators, architects, and a curated network of authorized retailers across more than 30 countries — showrooms in Paris, Lyon, and Le Cannet, plus international subsidiaries in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. Customer segments divide into (i) contract / hospitality professionals (hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, public spaces) served by a dedicated division with customized specifications, (ii) residential / private clients via decorators, and (iii) corporate / office interiors. Designer collaborations with Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Eric Schmitt, Christian Liaigre, Humbert & Poyet, and Léa Zeroil anchor the furniture line, while the Atelier Saint-Germain sub-brand, launched in 2014, offers contemporary designs at accessible price points to broaden market reach.

Revenue derives from one-time product sales across the five categories plus project-based customization and project-management services for contract clients. Pricing is quotation-based for B2B/contract projects and not publicly disclosed. With approximately 200 employees and a 90+ year heritage, the company competes on brand recognition, design coordination, technical certifications, and trade-channel control rather than on volume or cost — premium positioning that limits scale but supports margin discipline.

Name

Nobilis

Legal name

NOBILIS S.A.

Website

https://nobilis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nobilis is a 1928-founded French luxury interior-decoration editor publishing coordinated collections of fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, furniture, and accessories, sold exclusively through decorators, architects, and authorized retailers across 30+ countries, with a dedicated contract division serving the hospitality sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Luxury home furnishings sales: Revenue generated from设计和销售高端家具、面料、墙纸、地毯和配饰，包括沙发、扶手椅、脚凳、床等室内家具产品系列。
2. Contract project sales: B2B revenue from large-scale projects in hospitality sector including hotels, restaurants, bars, and offices with customized product development and dedicated project management.
3. Atelier Saint-Germain line: Contemporary design line launched in 2014 offering accessible pricing for broader market reach while maintaining brand quality standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nobilis is a French luxury interior decoration publisher that designs, produces, and sells coordinated collections of high-end fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, furniture, and accessories for residential and hospitality interiors. Its commercial offering is structured around five core product categories, the Atelier Saint-Germain contemporary sub-brand, and a dedicated contract division supplying fire-certified, customizable furnishings to hotels, restaurants, bars, and public spaces.

Product overview

Nobilis is a French interior decoration publisher offering a comprehensive portfolio of coordinated textile and furnishing products. The core offering spans five main categories: fabrics (tissus), wallpapers (papiers peints), rugs (tapis), furniture (mobilier), and accessories (accessoires). The company publishes simultaneous coordinated collections of wallpapers and fabrics, allowing for harmonious interior decoration. A dedicated contract division serves hospitality and professional clients with fire-resistant products. The Atelier Saint-Germain sub-brand provides contemporary designs at accessible price points. Recent collaborations include NOBILIS x Humbert & Poyet and NOBILIS x Léa Zeroil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atelier Saint-Germain: A contemporary creations line launched in 2014 offering fabrics at very attractive prices for seats and curtains, marked by a contemporary and colorful ambiance.

Products and services

• Tissus (Fabrics) Fabric collections including plains and prints for upholstery and curtains, published simultaneously with coordinated wallpaper lines and serving both residential and contract markets. Targeted at interior decorators, architects, and contract/hospitality buyers.
• Papiers peints (Wallpapers) Wall covering collections published simultaneously with coordinated fabrics, serving residential, hospitality, and contract interiors. Includes fire-rated variants (BS1D0, CS1D0) for commercial use.
• Tapis (Rugs) Rug collections across names such as Abaca, Aura, Bauhaus, Boukhara, Coco, Cyclades, De Stijl, Edo, Havana, Holi, Kadye, Makalu, Medicis, Patine, Tamara, Tangier, and Tweed, available in hand-tufted, hand-woven, and hand-knotted techniques with custom color and dimension options for residential and contract projects.
• Mobilier (Furniture) Furniture line including daybeds, footstools, armchairs, sofas, and chairs across collections such as Alto, Athena, Bonifacio, California, Chelsea, Circus, Garance, Jacob, Luxembourg, Montana, Orsay, Saint Honore, Sully, Toscane, and Vallon, offered to interior decorators, architects, and contract/hospitality clients.
• Accessoires (Accessories) Decorative accessories including cushions and throws across collections such as Amanda, Broderies, Fausse Fourrure, and Irlande, complementing Nobilis's coordinated fabric and furniture lines for residential interiors.
• Atelier Saint-Germain Contemporary fabric line offering creations at accessible prices, featuring a modern and colorful ambiance for seats and curtains, broadening Nobilis's reach to a wider audience while maintaining brand quality.
• Contract Products

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and historic.

• APILCO-YVES DESHOULIERESminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Partnership in 1994 with APILCO-YVES DESHOULIERES, a renowned name in Limoges porcelain, to create two porcelain table service collections. This collaboration expanded Nobilis into tableware as part of its global décor strategy.
• Jean-Michel WilmotteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal designer collaboration for furniture collections. Wilmotte, renowned French architect and designer, contributed to Nobilis's furniture line as part of the global décor expansion.
• Eric SchmittminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal designer contributing to Nobilis furniture collections in the global décor expansion initiative.
• Christian LiaigreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProminent French designer collaborating on Nobilis furniture collections as part of the global décor strategy.
• Eco-mobilierminorOthersNOBILIS SA is registered in the national register of furniture market players under number FR018465, demonstrating compliance with environmental obligations through Eco-mobilier membership as required by Article L541-10-1 10° of the French Environmental Code.
• Humbert & PoyetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner collaboration for exclusive furniture collection under the NOBILIS x Humbert & Poyet label, featuring signature designs combining contemporary aesthetics with luxury craftsmanship.
• Léa ZeroilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner collaboration for exclusive furniture collection under the NOBILIS x Léa Zeroil label, representing contemporary design partnership in the furniture line.
• Suzanne FontanhistoricStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric collaboration beginning in 1939 with Suzanne Fontan, window display artist at Galeries Lafayette, who created the iconic printed fabrics with floral, pastel, and airy designs that established Nobilis's post-war fame with poetic collection names like 'Allons voir si la rose', 'Bouquet à deux sous', 'Mélisande'.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colefax and Fowler: British heritage brand specializing in luxury fabrics, wallpapers, and trimmings for the interior design trade. Comparable to Nobilis in heritage brand positioning, decorator-led distribution, and high-end residential market focus.
• Rubelli: Italian luxury textile and furniture manufacturer with deep heritage and a contract-grade product portfolio (including IMO-certified maritime fabrics). Comparable to Nobilis across fabrics, wallcoverings, and furniture, with similar high-end residential and contract positioning.
• Osborne & Little: British luxury fabric and wallpaper editor with decades of heritage and a global decorator/distributor network. Comparable to Nobilis in coordinated fabric/wallpaper publishing and prestige residential specifier relationships.
• Designers Guild: Founded 1970 in the UK, Designers Guild publishes coordinated fabric, wallpaper, and home accessory collections distributed through decorators and retailers globally. Highly comparable in coordinated collections and design-led brand positioning.
• Dedar: Italian luxury textile brand producing fabrics, wallcoverings, and trimmings for high-end residential and hospitality interiors. Comparable to Nobilis in product category, designer-driven aesthetic, and specifier-led distribution.
• Lelièvre: Established 1914, French luxury textile editor specializing in fabrics and wallcoverings for residential and contract markets. Closely comparable product mix, distribution model, and customer base to Nobilis, with a similar direct-to-decorator go-to-market.
• Brunschwig & Fils: Heritage luxury fabric and wallpaper brand (est. 1900, now part of Kravet) serving residential and contract markets. Comparable to Nobilis in coordinated fabric/wallpaper publishing and prestigious heritage positioning.
• Romo: UK-based designer and manufacturer of luxury fabrics, wallcoverings, and home accessories sold through designers and retailers. Comparable product mix and decorator-led distribution model to Nobilis.
• Zimmer + Rohde: German luxury textile manufacturer with strong presence in residential and hospitality markets across Europe, the US, and Asia. Comparable to Nobilis in product category, contract applications, and design-forward positioning.
• Pierre Frey: Founded 1935 in France, Pierre Frey is a luxury fabric, wallpaper, rug, and furniture editor serving the same high-end residential and contract/hospitality specifier market. Closest direct analog to Nobilis — same product categories, same decorator-led distribution, similar heritage positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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