Studio MTX
Studio MTX is part of the Montex Haute Couture embroidery atelier. It was founded in 2013 to bring embroidery into a new field of expression.
Architectural Embroidery
By moving embroidery from clothing into space, a new savoir-faire emerges, drawing on the vocabulary of traditional embroidery to develop its own language. The thread becomes a cable, riveting borders on couture, the sequin evolves into a thermo-lacquered aluminium module.
Studio MTX offer architects and interior designers hitherto unseen materials born from the unique combination of techniques from different fields of the applied arts including embroidery, weaving, tapestry and leatherwork.
- COLLABORATION REQUETS contact@mtx-paris.com
- PRESS presse@manufacturesdemode.com
What We Do
Studio MTX collaborates with architects, interior designers, decorators, and artists to create bespoke surfaces and textures that elevate spaces.
Drawing from its rich patrimonial savoir-faire, Studio MTX crafts innovative, made-to-measure creations at various scales— from walls of ribbons enclosing pieces of brushed brass to screens that highlight the tense interplay between metal and silk. From intricate details on furniture to architectural installations that transform entire spaces, each creation embodies a fusion of craftsmanship and innovation.
With extensive experience in high-end hospitality, private residences, retail spaces, and artistic collaborations — Studio MTX offers distinct types of services to suit the unique needs of its clients:
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Surfaces
Ready-to-use creations from our "Carnet de Surfaces" – A curated material library featuring pre-developed textures and techniques.
This collection offers elegant, quick-to-integrate solutions, complete with visual references, technical details, and pricing for seamless project integration.
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Projects
Bespoke, made-to-measure designs – For projects requiring a unique solution and vision, Studio MTX develops fully customized creations from scratch.
Through a meticulous process of collaboration, material research, sample development, and prototyping, we conceive bespoke designs that integrate seamlessly into your project, elevating its architectural expression and visual impact.
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Artefacts
Studio MTX craftsmanship at the scale of an object – Artefacts is a collection of signature pieces encapsulating our savoir-faire and signature design.
From window panels and claustras to lighting and mirrors, each piece embodies our distinctive approach to material combinations, architectural embroidery, and visual expression.
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Process
At Studio MTX, our approach to creating bespoke architectural embroidery and innovative surfaces blends creativity, craftsmanship, and close collaboration. From concept to completion, we guide our partners through a tailored process, turning ideas into tangible creations.
The Studio MTX team brings together all the necessary skills to carry out a project from start to finish: design, material sourcing, engineering, 3D modeling, prototyping, production, and installation.
From high-end hotels and private residences to collaborations with artists and luxury boutiques, every project at Studio MTX is a journey of innovation, precision, and creativity
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Exploration & Visioning
Each project begins with an in-depth exchange to understand the client’s vision, technical constraints, and aesthetic aspirations. We invite clients to our showroom-workshop, where they can explore finished pieces, material samples, and textures firsthand.
This tactile experience allows them to visualize possibilities, refine choices, and actively participate in the creative direction.
Whether adapting an existing design or developing something entirely new, this phase ensures that every concept is grounded in a thoughtful balance of innovation, craftsmanship, and functionality.
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Design & Prototyping
Once the creative direction is established, we move into the design phase, where ideas take shape through advanced 3D modeling, material research, and physical prototyping.
Our team experiments with embroidery techniques, structural compositions, and finishes to translate abstract ideas into concrete, manufacturable solutions.
Through an iterative process, we refine a broad range of possibilities into a precise, tailored outcome. Clients are actively involved in reviewing samples and prototypes, allowing adjustments before final production to ensure the design integrates perfectly into the intended space.
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Crafting & Realization
With the design finalized, production begins in our atelier, where digital precision meets expert hand craftsmanship to create modular panels, decorative partitions, sculptural surfaces, and other architectural elements through a fusion of embroidery, weaving, and various applied arts.
Whether integrated as furniture accents, decorative screens, or large-scale architectural installations, our creations are designed to merge aesthetics with function.
From high-end hotels and private residences to collaborations with artists and luxury boutiques, every project at Studio MTX is a meticulous journey from vision to execution, resulting in one-of-a-kind creations that elevate architectural and interior spaces.
Art Direction
Trained at ENSCI-Les Ateliers, Mathieu Bassée began his career at Hermès as a leather goods designer.
While working on bags and luggage collections, he was also entrusted with interior design projects for the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, the Design Project Room in Geneva — where he collaborated with Pierre Hardy and Superstudio — and the Issey Miyake boutique in Paris.
With a deep admiration for handmade craftsmanship and a fascination for modular, geometric designs, he joined Studio MTX in 2015 and has led art direction and development since 2017.
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Past & Future
At the origin of Studio MTX: Atelier Montex, founded in Paris in 1949 by Jacques Lemonier, initially focused on crafting embroidered fabrics by metre for Parisian fashion houses. The early 1980s witnessed a transformative period with an eclectic and innovative vision that redefined the company’s identity.
This evolution led to collaborations with major fashion names throughout the 1990s, making Atelier Montex a prestigious partner in haute couture.
The company's integration into CHANEL’s Métiers d’Art in 2011, and its recognition as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant in 2013, further solidified its reputation. In March 2021, the atelier, together with Studio MTX, relocated to le19M
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At once a place of work, of gathering, and of transmission, le19M is an exceptional architectural achievement which aims to showcase the savoir-faire of artisans and creators. The story of a unique site that hosts both workshops, a school, and a gallery space open to all.
- COLLABORATION REQUESTS bart.leirs@montex.fr
- Media Inquiries presse@manufacturesdemode.com
- Jobs & Internships www.le19m.com/savoir-faire/carrieres
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