Volta Mobiles

Volta Mobiles was founded in Paris in 2015 by brothers Otxo and Mario Conti. Two years later, the studio moved south to Barcelona, where the collection continues to be developed today. Each mobile is produced near the city, carefully assembled by hand and individually balanced to achieve its characteristic lightness and effortless movement.

Inspired by kinetic art, Volta translates the classic mobile into a contemporary decorative object. Slender steel rods and precisely laser-cut, powder-coated aluminium elements form weightless compositions of colour, movement and balance. Even the slightest current of air sets them in motion, continually creating new shapes, perspectives and subtle shadows. No two moments are ever quite the same.

The influence of Alexander Calder is unmistakable, yet Volta Mobiles has developed a distinctive visual language of its own. Clear geometric forms meet carefully coordinated colours, ranging from bold primary tones and Mediterranean combinations to restrained black-and-white compositions. The result is an accessible form of kinetic art that brings movement into a room without dominating it.

The collection includes both hanging mobiles and standing mobiles, often also referred to as stabiles. It ranges from smaller objects for a shelf, desk or sideboard to impressive designs with a span of up to two metres. Whether placed in a private interior, office, hotel or restaurant, each piece changes the atmosphere of its surroundings through movement rather than volume.

At Contemporum., several designs retain their original, sometimes philosophically inspired names. We feel that names such as The Alchemist, The Scholar or The Dizzy express their individual character more vividly than the city names introduced later.

Contemporum. has worked closely and with great pleasure with Volta Mobiles since 2019. Here we present our personal selection of favourite designs. Naturally, the complete Volta Mobiles collection, including additional models, colours and sizes, is also available from us upon request.