OBRIST America - About us - HUNDRED YEARS OF HERITAGE

WHERE A HERITAGE OF 125 YEARS MEETS MODERN FLAIR.

WE CREATE INCREDIBLE INTERIORS THAT SHINE.

Our mission is to combine our classic heritage of refined craftsmanship with modern design and innovative production techniques. Using only the finest woods, acrylics, metals, stone, glass, and fabrics such as leather, suedes, and even cashmere, we create truly transformative spaces of distinction.

Whether crafting exquisite shop-fitting millwork or custom furniture for luxurious residential interiors, our meticulous service hand-holds you through your entire journey with us, from the first draft to installation. Offering the uppermost levels of customer service along with remarkable design and the finest materials is what we do. Our talented expert team is dedicated to exceptional engineering and manufacturing practices, working precisely and efficiently to meet the highest standards worldwide.

125 years of experience

IN 2020, OBRIST CELEBRATED ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY.

Franz Josef Obrist founded the company in 1895. At Obrist, we have continuously implemented our founder’s ideas with no major alterations for 125 years and have remained unconditionally committed to the excellence of our craft. Using all our passion and experience, we shall combine the finest materials with modern technologies also in future, in order to create outstanding and classy shop and residential interiors.

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1895
Franz Josef Obrist founds his own company under the name Obrist and runs a small workshop in a basement.
1914
Already well-known for bonding frameless glass, Obrist is commissioned by Suchard to make a glass cover for a model of the factory displayed at the National Exhibition in 1914.
1920
Gottfried, Wilhelm, Alfons and Karolina Obrist together take over the management of the company.
1927
In 1927, Obrist buys the Reussinsel site from von Moos steelworks in Lucerne. It remains the company headquarters’ and production site’s location until the end of 2017.
1965
Obrist supplies display cabinets for the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
1976
The company decides to boost its exports in a bid to combat the recession. From the first shop in Jeddah, foreign operations begin to become an increasingly important part of the business.
1995
Obrist's 100th anniversary.
2004
Change of ownership: Stefan Slamanig takes over the enterprise from the Obrist family ownership. The company has 60 employees.
2010
New company subsidiary in America: Obrist interior America Inc. is founded.
2016
The company has a new look for 2016. Fine lettering and a simple pictogram replace the previous blue, slightly technical-looking logo.
2018
Obrist moves to its new headquarters in Inwil, canton of Lucerne. The new building is fitted with state-of-the-art infrastructures for all production and administration processes.
2019
Obrist's partner company, Studio Tonic, operating in store and interior design, as well as technical planning, is founded.
2020
Obrist’s 125th anniversary year is being celebrated fittingly with various activities organized for customers, technical college students and pupils from local schools.
2021
The largest overseas project in Obrist's history: TimeMachine, Bucherer's flagship store in New York.
2023
New branch office in Germany: Obrist interior GmbH is founded.