Our story
Mission & roots
Our mission is to create captivating moments by designing furniture that achieves a harmonious balance between aesthetics, functionality, and emotional connection. In today's era of distractions, we are constantly bombarded by entertainment, notifications, and messages, leading hectic lives in search of balance. At Mobel, we understand the importance of finding harmony in nature, architecture, and art.
Our furniture is designed to seamlessly complement the architect's vision while addressing the smallest functional details of the space. We prioritize longevity and durability by carefully selecting materials and technical solutions, making Mobel a sustainable and intelligent choice for public interiors. Art serves as the foundation for all our design work, inspiring shapes and structures that are translated into new designs.
The story of Mobel began in 1992 when the designs of Jouko Järvisalo and Pentti Hakala came together to create our first collection. Over the years, our collection has expanded and received international honors and acknowledgments. Some of our pieces have been selected for permanent collections in design museums worldwide.
Join us in creating captivating moments, making us think and remember. Experience the essence of pure shapes and modernism with Mobel.
Designers
Jouko Järvisalo
Interior architect, Professor Jouko Järvisalo is a furniture designer working in his own studio in Helsinki. Since 1979, he has been designing furniture for several Finnish manufacturers including Asko, Artek, Inno and Mobel. He is also the Head Designer and Creative Director at Mobel and he has taught furniture design at the Aalto University, School of Art and Design. Jouko Järvisalo has received several awards both in Finland and abroad. His work is presented in museums such as Designmuseo, Helsinki, Athenaeum, Chicago, Stedelijk, Amsterdam and The Icelandic Museum of Design and Applied Art, Reykjavik, among the others.
”Lightness and sensibility to silence are my aim. Design is the union of mind and matter. A piece of furniture is created when thinking meets with the material used, as a result of the pondering that takes place in the middle ground between handiwork and the machine”.
Pentti Hakala
Pentti Hakala was born in 1949 in Saarijärvi. He graduated as an Interior Architect from the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 1982.
"You cannot and you shouldn´t make haste in this work. The world is full of good ideas and I usually work on them for years before the producer even sees a scale model, pictures of a prototype. The idea of a chair is thoroughly examined many times before the actual product development can begin."
Original by design, durable by nature
At Mobel, we believe that great design should be a reflection of creativity and sustainability. Our slogan embodies our commitment to designing furniture that not only captivates through its artistic inspiration but also stands the test of time — both in style and durability.
Original by Design: Each piece we design is a unique expression of the designer’s vision. Art inspires the design work and complements architect's vision. Our furniture is customizable for highly demanding architectural spaces.
Durable by Nature: We understand that true sustainability comes from creating products that last. Our furniture is made from high-quality, recyclable materials such as wood, wool, and steel, ensuring that the lifecycle of each piece is thoughtfully considered. Crafting products that are both environmentally and socially durable is at the core of our values.