1970 - 1989
1985
Expansian
Mobilia relocates to a larger manufacturing facility and specialises in high-end custom furniture supplied across Australia and internationally.
1990 - 2009
1997
A family business
Tony’s son Salvatore Fazzari joins the family business and specialises in designing furniture and assisting with interior design for clients.
2009
Claremont Showroom
Mobilia turns its focus to opening a showroom space in Claremont showcasing Tony’s locally made furniture pieces.
2010 - 2019
2010
International Brands
Salvatore embarks on a new venture sourcing European furniture brands to sit alongside Mobilia’s handcrafted pieces.
2014
First Design Circus
First Design Circus event held in Perth including an exhibition and design talks with special guests Pepe Garcia (Spain) and Xavier Manosa (Spain).
2016
Third Design Circus
Third Design Circus event hosted with Jaime Hayon raising over $25,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia, Shalom House rehabilitation centre and Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.
2016
New Mobilia Claremont Showroom
Mobilia opens a new showroom space in Claremont with special guest Patrizia Moroso, who also hosts the fourth edition of Design Circus.
2020+
2022
Hello Melbourne
Designed by Melbourne’s own Golden, the lofty, light-filled space is given definition by materials such as brushed aluminium and perforated metal, complementing beautifully rendered walls. Golden studio director Daniel Stellini says the studio’s intention was to create an “honest and contemporary” space that allows breathing room for the character of the different brands, with distinct spaces allowing customers to be immersed in the innovative worlds of these influential design houses.
The building itself—a Green Star accredited smart building—is a new addition to Church Street, designed by Cox Architecture and developed by Alfasi Property, best known for Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. Stellini says the building’s “high ceilings and grand volumes create gallery- like spaces”, which they’ve used to carve out room for each of Mobilia’s major brands.
2024
Design Circus Melbourne
Rallying the design community together for a good cause, this year’s Design Circus saw Patricia Urquiola’s creative force shine bright – all while raising money for charity.