Mobilier national, Heritage management institution in 13th arrondissement, France
The Mobilier national is a state institution overseeing furniture collections and supervising the Gobelins and Beauvais manufactories in Paris. It manages approximately 130,000 pieces across its holdings and operates a workshop dedicated to contemporary furniture design.
The institution traces its roots to the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, which managed furniture and decorative objects for French royal residences over centuries. This royal collection evolved into the present-day state institution serving official government buildings.
The name reflects the state furniture collection assembled over generations for official buildings. Visitors can observe how traditional craft techniques remain alive in the daily work of the workshops today.
Visitors can typically explore the collections and workshops during Heritage Days in September with free admission. It's wise to arrive early since visitor numbers tend to be high during these special opening days.
In 2020, the institution auctioned around 100 carefully selected pieces to support French healthcare workers. Simultaneously, it launched new initiatives to commission handcrafted contemporary works.
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