What EDMOND PETIT does

Edmond Petit is a French heritage textile house founded in 1872 in Paris, operating as both editor/creator and distributor of high-end furnishing fabrics, technical textiles, and wallpapers. Its core product portfolio spans three categories: (1) furnishing fabrics (velvets, silks, damasks, lampas, prints, canvas) for luxury interior decoration; (2) technical fabrics with M1/M2 fire-retardant certification, acoustic properties, blackout/occultant functionality, and large widths up to 1100 cm, designed for scenography, theatres, and public venues; and (3) exclusive wallpaper collections, including the Madeleine Castaing line distributed exclusively since 1998 and the Catherine Gran collection. The company maintains an archive of more than 1,500 designs, including the historic archives of Maison Hamot (founded 1762, supplier to Versailles under Louis XVI and Tuileries under Napoleon), which constitutes a non-replicable heritage content asset.

The business operates through two Paris showrooms (right bank at 23 rue du Mail; left bank by appointment at Codimat), a commercial services office in Aulnay-sous-Bois handling B2B quotations and custom orders, and an e-commerce website supporting direct sample and product sales. Revenue mechanics combine one-time product sales (fabrics and wallpapers sold by piece, roll, or linear meter), bespoke fabrication and deployment services via the multi-generational atelier de confection, and exclusive distribution rights for the Madeleine Castaing brand. Customer segments include interior designers and decorators, theatrical and performance venues, cultural institutions and public buildings (with documented work at Versailles, Opéra Garnier, Musée du Quai Branly, Grand Palais, Mucem, and Orient Express), and Madeleine Castaing brand enthusiasts. Pricing is generally not publicly disclosed, with custom and certain technical items available "price on request."

The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, investors, or acquisition history. It is structured as a small operation of 9 employees, supported by a deeply specialized craft workshop and long-standing relationships with French cultural institutions. Distribution is exclusively domestic (France), with an English-language website toggle suggesting some openness to international inquiries, though no formal international channel infrastructure is evidenced. The competitive positioning rests on heritage archive depth, exclusive brand distribution, technical fire-safety and acoustic certifications, and bespoke manufacturing capabilities that few competitors can match for restoration and scenographic projects.

Name

EDMOND PETIT

Legal name

Edmond Petit

Website

https://edmond-petit.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

French heritage textile house founded 1872, manufacturing and distributing high-end furnishing fabrics, M1/M2 fire-retardant technical textiles, and exclusive wallpaper collections to interior designers, theatres, cultural institutions, and luxury residential clients in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Furnishing Textiles

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Other Textile Product Mills (3149), Textile Furnishings Mills (3141)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Coverings Manufacturing (Curtains/Drapes/Sheers/Valances) (IMAOAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Curtains & Drapery Panels Retail (Textile Window Coverings) (CRAIALAD)

Keywords

• Luxury furnishing fabrics
• Fire retardant technical textiles
• Decorative wallpapers
• Theatrical scenography fabrics
• Custom textile manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fabric and Wallpaper Product Sales: Direct sales of upholstery fabrics, technical theatre fabrics, velvets, voiles, canvas, and wallpapers to interior designers, decorators, theatres, cultural institutions, and consumers. Products are sold by the piece (piece of 30m, 35m, etc.) with pricing per roll or per linear meter for some items.
2. Supply/Accessories Sales: Sale of textile supplies including molleton (interlining), adhesive tapes, grip bands (BANDE AGRIP), jute straps, linen straps, and acoustic non-woven materials to professional upholsterers and theatrical workshops.
3. Custom/On-Measure Creations: Bespoke fabrication and deployment of textile decor for performance venues, cultural spaces, and exceptional interiors. The atelier de confection (workshop) provides custom manufacturing services transmitted across generations.
4. Madeleine Castaing Exclusive Distribution: Exclusive distribution of Madeleine Castaing textile creations and coordinated wallpapers since 1998, providing an exclusive product range not available elsewhere.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Edmond Petit manufactures, distributes and custom-produces high-end furnishing fabrics (velvets, silks, damasks, lampas, prints, canvas), fire-retardant M1/M2 technical textiles for theatres and public venues, and decorative wallpapers including exclusive Madeleine Castaing and Catherine Gran collections. The company operates two Paris showrooms, an e-commerce platform and a commercial services office, serving interior designers, theatres, cultural institutions and end consumers with over 1500 catalog references backed by a multi-generational custom sewing workshop.

Product overview

EDMOND PETIT is a French heritage company founded in 1872, serving as an editor and creator of high-end furnishing fabrics, technical textiles, and wallpapers. The company operates with a unified product portfolio organized into three core offerings: (1) Furnishing Fabrics (étoffes d'ameublement) including velvets, silks, damasks, lampas, prints, and canvas for demanding interior decoration and bespoke creations; (2) Technical Fabrics (tissus techniques) featuring fire-resistant (M1/M2 rated) textiles designed for scenography, public spaces, theaters, and performance venues, including projection screens, acoustic velvets, and stage curtains; and (3) Wallpapers (papiers peints) comprising exclusive collections by Madeleine Castaing (distributed exclusively since 1998) and Catherine Gran. The company also distributes the historic Maison Hamot archive collection (founded 1762). Key product lines include: MAILLE III M1 and THEATRE VELOURS M1 for theater applications; VOYAGEUR M1, OPERA M1, and SUBLIME VELOURS M1 for seating and curtains; SWEET VELVET M1 and SOUND ABSORBER M1 for acoustic solutions; extensive ECRAN projection screen fabrics; DIFFUPRINT large-width diffusion fabrics; various TOILE DE LIN and linen products; GARDIAN faux leather collections; TULLE GOBELIN M1 and TULLE ABEILLE M1 for wide-width applications; and complete wallpaper collections including PAON, OISEAU DE PARADIS, and GRUE COURONNEE themed designs. The company maintains supply materials (fournitures) including molleton, adhesive tapes, and fastening bands for upholstery applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Madeleine Castaing: Exclusive textile creations and wallpapers distributed by Edmond Petit since 1998, featuring neo-classical style and timeless color palettes.

Products and services

• Furnishing Fabrics (Étoffes d'ameublement) High-end furnishing fabric collection including velvets, silks, damasks, lampas, prints and canvas for interior decoration, upholstery and bespoke creations. Backed by over 1500 catalog references including the heritage Hamot house archives.
• Technical Fire-Retardant Fabrics (Tissus techniques M1/M2) Fire-retardant M1 and M2 certified technical textiles for scenography, public spaces, theatres and performance venues. Includes stage curtain velvets (MAILLE III M1, THEATRE VELOURS M1, OPERA M1, VOYAGEUR M1 with IMO M1), acoustic velvets (SWEET VELVET M1, VELOURS SCENE ACOUSTIQUE M1, VELOURS GARNIER ACOUSTIQUE M1), projection screen fabrics (ECRAN range), large-width diffusion fabrics (DIFFUPRINT up to 510 cm, TULLE GOBELIN M1 at 1100 cm), blackout and opacifying fabrics, and decorative fire-resistant satins and taffetas.
• Wallpapers (Papiers Peints) High-end decorative wallpaper collections including nature-inspired designs by Catherine Gran (FEU D'ARTIFICE, FEUILLAGE) and neo-classical themed wallpapers (PAON, OISEAU DE PARADIS, GRUE COURONNEE, MEDUSES, NAUTILUS, NENUPHARS, PLACE FÜRSTENBERG, RUE JACOB, VUE DE LA LUNE ROCHE, MARMOTTES, RAYURE D'ANEMONES, MUR DES SOUVENIRS). Many wallpapers feature INTISSE M1 fire-resistant substrates.
• Madeleine Castaing Collection (Exclusive Distribution)

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Madeleine Castaing EstatecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1998Since 1998, Edmond Petit holds exclusive distribution rights for Madeleine Castaing textile creations. The company also distributes coordinated wallpaper collections inspired by Castaing's neo-classical style. This exclusive arrangement provides Edmond Petit with a unique product range featuring indémodable neo-classical designs and a distinctive colour palette not available elsewhere.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rubelli: Venetian heritage textile house producing furnishing velvets, silks and damasks with a deep historical archive. Comparable in luxury positioning, archive-driven designs, and theatrical/scenographic fabric capabilities.
• Nobilis: Paris-based luxury textile and wallpaper editor serving interior designers and decorators with furnishing fabrics and coordinated wallcoverings. Directly comparable in product offering and B2B designer distribution model.
• Maison Lelièvre: French luxury textile editor producing furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings and trimmings for high-end residential and hospitality interiors. Comparable in product mix (upholstery, drapery, wallpapers) and designer-led distribution.
• Tassinari & Chatel: Historic Lyon-based silk weaver producing luxury furnishing fabrics and wallpapers with 18th- and 19th-century archive designs. Closely comparable heritage positioning and supply relationship to Versailles-style restoration projects.
• Colefax and Fowler: British heritage textile and wallpaper brand offering furnishing fabrics and coordinated wallcoverings to interior designers. Comparable long-standing heritage positioning and exclusive decorative collections.
• Manuel Canovas: French heritage textile brand offering furnishing fabrics and wallpapers with a distinctive decorative aesthetic, sold through designer showrooms and high-end retailers. Comparable luxury decorative fabric and wallpaper portfolio targeting interior designers.
• Dedar: Italian luxury textile editor producing furnishing fabrics, velvets and technical textiles for residential, hospitality and contract markets. Comparable premium positioning, technical fabric range, and designer-led go-to-market.
• Pierre Frey: Paris-based heritage textile editor founded in 1935, offering furnishing fabrics, wallpapers, and trimmings to interior designers and decorators. Directly comparable as a French luxury furnishing textile house competing for the same designer and institutional customer base.

Emerging players

• Casal: Portuguese velvet and furnishing fabric manufacturer supplying theatre and interior markets. Comparable in velvet production and theatrical fabric capabilities, though primarily a manufacturer rather than a brand-led editor.
• Braquenié: Historic French textile manufacturer (now part of Pierre Frey group) producing furnishing fabrics with 18th- and 19th-century-inspired designs. Comparable archive-driven heritage positioning for restoration and luxury interiors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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