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"A historic expertise of quality combined with an openness to contemporary decoration trends defines the Houlès spirit."

Philippe Houlès - Président / CEO
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A family story

1928

The thread of a family passion

Félix Houlès founds Maison Houlès in Paris. With his son André, he opens the first shop at 18 rue Saint-Nicolas, in the heart of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, which quickly becomes a meeting place for upholsterers and interior decorators.

1945

A new beginning

After the dark years of the war, the shop reopens. Driven by the dynamism of the Glorious Thirty, Houlès expands its activity and begins offering trimmings, mainly made to order.

1958

A Houlès love story

Pierre, André’s son, meets Suzanne, initially a client and later a collaborator of the company. She gradually develops ready-to-stock production and initiates the creation of collections. The company asserts a true style and its own identity. 1974

1974

Back to the roots

The success of the collections and the new stock organization transform Houlès into an editor. The company settles in Noisy-sur-École, Pierre’s childhood village, in premises better suited for its development.

1981

First handing over

Pierre and Suzanne officially take over the management of the company, although André remains very involved in “his” company. He continues to support Houlès for several years and, in 1991, receives the Medal of the City of Paris.

1986

Global expansion

In a tighter economic context, Houlès chooses international expansion. The company develops its network abroad and opens subsidiaries in Los Angeles, London, and Lindau. It gradually establishes itself as a global reference in the world of trimmings.

1991

Presence in Saint-Étienne

Faced with business growth, Houlès opens a state-of-the-art logistics center in Saint-Étienne, the cradle of French trimmings. The same year, a subsidiary opens in Turin.

1995

Opening new horizons

Initially focused on supplies, then on trimmings, Houlès’ offer expands to fabrics, decorative objects, and now curtain hardware, with the launch of the Tantulo collection. The company offers a complete decorative range for the finest interiors.

1999

Philippe, keeping the thread alive

Immersed from childhood in the world of Houlès, Philippe, son of Pierre and Suzanne, joins the company in 1996 after business school and various professional experiences. In 1999, he takes over management with one goal: maintaining the company’s leadership in a rapidly changing world.

2000

houles.com

Houlès turns to digital with the creation of its website. In 2016, the e-commerce site allows professionals to place orders online. In 2020, the “Style Your Trimmings” program offers an online customization service, with an outdoor range arriving in 2024. Decoration now extends outdoors too.

2011

A showroom in Dubaï

Houlès continues its expansion in the Middle East with the opening of a showroom in Dubaï, strengthening its presence in international markets.

2014

From rue Saint-Nicolas to rue du Mail

The company opens a new showroom on rue du Mail, in the heart of Paris’s decoration district. This move reflects the evolution of the company, now focused on its role as an editor.

2019

First collaboration with a designer

Suzanne – nicknamed “Miss Trimmings” – embodies the house’s creativity. Her bold collections make Houlès shine worldwide. To continue nurturing this strong identity, the company launches its first collaboration with an external designer.

2023

Houlès celebrates 95 years

Since 1928, Houlès weaves a story of passion, savoir-faire, and elegance with its clients. Heritage reissues, bold creations, textile innovations: the company stays true to its roots while looking resolutely to the future.

Heritage and Expertise

Since 1928, Houlès embodies excellence in trimmings and interior decoration.

Product Quality

We guarantee our international clientele durable products finished with great care.

Innovation and Design

Houlès offers innovative collections, sometimes developed in collaboration with designers.

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