The Modern Studio buying guide
Canadian design.
Room to live.
A considered home starts with furniture that works for the way you live. Explore Mobican beds, dining tables, chairs, bedroom storage and media furniture—and choose the pieces that belong in your rooms.
A whole-home perspective
What makes Mobican furniture worth exploring?
Mobican brings a restrained, contemporary sensibility to rooms that need to serve more than one purpose. A bedroom can feel restful while providing real storage. A dining table can suit a quiet evening and open up for guests. A media cabinet can organize equipment without turning the living room into a wall of electronics. The useful question is which design solves your particular room.
The family-owned company has supplied North American stores since 1988. Its design and production take place in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, with European and Scandinavian influences shaping the collection. Mobican emphasizes wood grain selection and European hinges and drawer slides. Read about Mobican’s Canadian manufacturing. These details are a starting point; the proportions, finishes and configuration of each piece determine how it will work at home.
This guide covers the broader Mobican collection at Modern Studio. Sofia and Amelia are useful bedroom examples, but there are also wood-headboard beds, extension dining tables, upholstered chairs, acoustic-front media units and smaller accent tables. Use the category links to compare the full selection, or follow a specific model link when a particular feature matters to you.
| Your room | Start here | Compare first |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Mobican beds | Headboard, frame footprint and storage access |
| Bedside | Mobican nightstands | Height beside your mattress and usable drawers |
| Clothing storage | Dressers and chests | Wide storage versus a smaller floor footprint |
| Dining room | Mobican dining tables | Everyday size, extension length and top material |
| Dining seating | Mobican dining chairs | Back height, upholstery and table fit |
| Living or dining storage | Media furniture and buffets | Equipment access or serving storage |
| Beside a sofa or chair | Occasional tables | Reach, height and circulation |
01 / Modern beds
Choose the headboard, then check the footprint.
A bed is usually the largest object in the bedroom, so start with the shape you want to see every day. Upholstery can soften the room and add texture; a wood headboard can make the grain and finish the focal point. Height matters as much as mattress size. A taller headboard gives the bed more presence, while a lower profile can leave more visual space around windows and artwork.
Four models show how varied the collection is. Parma combines an upholstered headboard with concealed reading lights and individual controls. Bora pairs a wood headboard with black legs. Sofia adds the choice of a footboard storage drawer to an upholstered headboard. Sapporo offers a wood-headboard design with alternative base configurations. For those features, see Mobican’s Parma, Bora, Sofia and Sapporo specifications.
Parma Bed
Upholstery and hidden reading lights make this a useful starting point if reading in bed is part of your routine.
Explore Parma Bed →
Bora Bed
A wood headboard and black legs create a clear contrast. Compare its lower silhouette with the taller Parma.
Explore Bora Bed →
Sofia Bed
An upholstered headboard with an optional footboard drawer. Consider the space needed to open the drawer.
Explore Sofia Bed →
Sapporo Bed
A wood-headboard alternative with base choices. Check the specific size and base options on the product page.
Explore Sapporo Bed →Measure the complete bed, not only the mattress.
A Queen mattress does not tell you how far a headboard or frame extends into the room. Compare the overall width and depth with your floor plan, then add nightstands and the route to the closet. Mark the furniture edges with painter’s tape before ordering. If you want storage drawers, include their opening path; a drawer that fits beneath the bed still needs clear floor space to be useful.
Also consider mattress thickness, the final sleeping height, the position of outlets and any existing adjustable base. Compatibility is model-specific. Send us the dimensions of the base you already own before choosing a frame. Browse all Mobican beds to compare other designs, including Lea, Noah, Julia, Villa, Urbana and more, rather than choosing solely from one bedroom photograph.
02 / Bedroom storage
Build the storage around your daily routine.
The most useful bedroom combination is the one that gives each item a place. Start with what you need to store: small bedside essentials, folded clothes, bulky sweaters or a mix. A wide dresser spreads storage along a wall and leaves room above for a mirror or artwork. A tall or narrow chest concentrates storage in a smaller area. Neither format is automatically better; the room layout and drawer contents should guide the decision.
Look beyond one matching set. The Mya Night Table provides a different bedside direction from the low-profile Amelia Night Table. In larger storage, compare the Mimosa Double Dresser with the Amelia Double Dresser, then explore the wider dresser and chest collection for Mya, Sapporo, Urbana, Zara, Marsala and other families.
Mya Night Table
Compare the available two- and three-drawer versions, especially the height beside your finished mattress.
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Mimosa Double Dresser
A broad bedroom storage piece. Check the front treatment and finish choices for your selected configuration.
Explore Mimosa Double Dresser →Nightstand height deserves a quick check with the bed you are actually buying. A lamp, phone and glass of water should be easy to reach from the mattress. Width matters too: a generous nightstand can feel right beside a King bed but crowd a narrow wall. Use the Mobican nightstand collection to compare proportions before committing to two matching pieces.
You can create a coherent room without buying every item from one family. Repeat a compatible wood finish or a similar silhouette, then vary the function. Before mixing collections, confirm that the exact finish code is available on every selected piece. Compare physical samples where possible; a similar color name in a photograph is not a reliable substitute for the finish itself.
03 / Dining tables
Plan for everyday dinners—and the extra guests.
Start with your normal dining routine, then think about the largest gathering you want the room to handle. An extension table can offer two useful footprints, but the room must accommodate both. A fixed table keeps its size consistent. Top material, leg position and chair placement are equally important: a table can look spacious in a photograph and still put a leg exactly where you wanted to seat someone.
The Bali Extension Dining Table uses a 22-inch self-storing leaf. The Bixi Dining Table offers a 30-inch leaf on its 60-inch version and a 37-inch leaf on the larger versions. The Dolci Dining Table is a fixed-size alternative with a 12 mm tempered-glass top. These are three distinct starting points, rather than interchangeable names for the same dining setup.
Bali Extension Dining Table
A rectangular extension table with a 22-inch self-storing leaf. Choose the closed size for daily use, then check the extended footprint.
Explore Bali Extension Dining Table →
Bixi Dining Table
A larger extension range for occasional hosting, with wood and glass choices to review for the selected configuration.
Explore Bixi Dining Table →
Dolci Dining Table
A fixed-size rectangular design with a tempered-glass top. Compare its glass colors with the room’s wood and upholstery.
Explore Dolci Dining Table →| Model | Closed or fixed length | Extended length |
|---|---|---|
| Bali | 60 / 72 / 84 | 82 / 94 / 106 |
| Bixi | 60 / 72 / 84 | 90 / 109 / 121 |
| Dolci | 60 / 72 / 84 | Fixed size |
Measurements above follow the manufacturer’s Bali, Bixi and Dolci specifications. Seating capacity also depends on chair width, table legs and how much room each guest needs. Use dimensions to plan the arrangement, then confirm the selected table and chairs together.
Make room for people, not just the tabletop.
Lay out both the closed and extended table on the floor. Place an existing chair at each side and pull it back as someone would when standing up. Check the route behind it to a doorway, kitchen or buffet. If a cabinet sits nearby, open its doors as well. This simple exercise often tells you more than a seating-capacity number alone.
If rectangular extension tables are not the right fit, explore all Mobican dining tables for alternatives such as Nathalie, Romi, Heidi, Lexi, Susie and Vinci. Compare the actual shapes and sizes on their product pages. The goal is a dining room that works on an ordinary Tuesday as well as when everyone comes over.
04 / Dining chairs
The chair changes the whole dining experience.
Choose dining chairs alongside the table, rather than as a final styling detail. The width determines how many chairs can fit comfortably; the back height changes the visual rhythm around the room. Upholstery adds another texture and color, which can be repeated in a nearby sofa or kept quieter so the table remains the focal point.
Compare the Mobi Dining Chair with the Dali Dining Chair. Mobican lists Mobi at 17½ inches wide and Dali’s low-back version at 18 inches wide. Both offer fabric choices; Dali also has a taller-back version to consider. See the manufacturer’s Mobi and Dali low-back details when comparing the silhouettes.
Mobi Dining Chair
A dining chair with upholstery choices. Compare its width, back profile and finish beside your chosen table.
Explore Mobi Dining Chair →
Dali Dining Chair
Review the back-height options, then coordinate the wood and fabric with the table and room.
Explore Dali Dining Chair →The Mobican dining chair collection also includes Charli and Cindi, with a Mobi stool listed for a different seating application. Check seat height and the intended counter or table before choosing a stool. Chairs and tables are configured separately; do not assume the chairs shown in a lifestyle photograph are included in the table price.
For upholstery, think about use before color. A formal dining room and a daily breakfast area may need different priorities. Ask about the specific fabric’s cleaning instructions and suitability for your household. Do not assume that every fabric in a collection has the same stain resistance or care requirements.
05 / Media furniture & buffets
Give the things you use a better place to live.
Media furniture and dining storage can share a wood finish while doing very different jobs. A media cabinet needs to accommodate equipment, wires and access. A buffet needs to organize dinnerware and serving pieces. Choose the function first, then the appearance. A cabinet that looks right but cannot hold your amplifier or tallest serving bowl will not solve the room.
The Banjo Media Unit has four acoustic-fabric doors, adjustable shelves and solid-wood legs. The lower Enzo Media Unit combines two drawers with an acoustic-fabric drop-down door that Mobican describes as IR-friendly. The dimensions make the contrast clear: Banjo is 72 inches wide and 28 inches high; Enzo is 73 inches wide and 19 inches high. See Banjo and Enzo manufacturer details.
Banjo Media Unit
A taller media storage option with four acoustic-front doors. Plan the shelf layout around your equipment.
Explore Banjo Media Unit →
Enzo Media Unit
A lower media unit with drawers and a drop-down acoustic front. Check component depth and cable clearance.
Explore Enzo Media Unit →
Torelli Buffet
Dining storage with wood- or glass-front configurations to compare. Plan for serving pieces as well as the tabletop above.
Explore Torelli Buffet →For the dining room, start with the Torelli Buffet and compare other options in Mobican media furniture and buffets, including Jassi, Sophie, Miri, Emilie and Lily. Consider the objects you will store and the open-door footprint. A buffet top can serve as a place for a lamp or a temporary serving station, but it should not become so crowded that the storage is difficult to use.
Before ordering a media unit, write down each component’s width, depth and height, including plugs. Check ventilation requirements with the equipment maker and confirm cable routing for the cabinet. An acoustic front or IR-friendly door does not guarantee that every device will fit or that every remote will work in every placement. For a television above the cabinet, compare the screen’s actual width and your seated viewing position.
06 / Occasional tables
Finish the room with useful surfaces.
Smaller tables are often the last furniture chosen, yet they do a lot of daily work. A coffee table gives the seating area a center. A compact accent table makes a reading chair more useful. Choose the height and footprint before deciding whether the piece should blend into the room or add a contrasting shape.
Leo Coffee Table
Compare the 24- and 36-inch round versions. The smaller and larger sizes also have different heights.
Explore Leo Coffee Table →
Lolo Accent Table
A compact wood-top table with a gun-metal base, measuring 14 by 16 by 22 inches.
Explore Lolo Accent Table →The Leo Coffee Table offers round profiles that can soften an arrangement of rectangular furniture. The Lolo Accent Table is a smaller alternative to consider beside a chair. Check Leo dimensions and Lolo details, then browse the occasional table collection for the current selection.
Try a cardboard outline in front of the sofa before choosing a diameter. Walk around it and reach forward from your usual seat. For a side table, check the top against the chair arm rather than the room’s largest piece of furniture. Repeating a wood tone can connect the table to a media unit or dining area without making every silhouette match.
07 / Materials & finishes
A consistent palette, without a room that feels copied.
Wood color is a useful thread between rooms. You might repeat a compatible walnut finish on a dining table and media cabinet, then introduce a lighter upholstery in the bedroom. Alternatively, keep a bedroom’s wood pieces coordinated and allow the dining room to have a different mood. Consistency can come from undertone, texture or shape; it does not require the same model everywhere.
Start with the Mobican wood finish guide. The live guide shows options such as Warm walnut, Havana on walnut, Smoked walnut, White washed on oak and Smoked oak. Availability varies by model and configuration. Use the exact finish code on each product, and confirm compatibility before combining pieces from different families.
Compare a sample beside your flooring, wall color and existing furniture, in both daylight and the light you use at night. A warm floor and a cool gray finish can create a deliberate contrast, but it helps to see the combination before ordering. Wood grain varies naturally, and screen settings can change the apparent color of both wood and fabric.
Glass, upholstered panels and acoustic fronts bring additional choices. A dining table’s glass color can change how strongly its wood base reads; a media cabinet’s acoustic front can make the face lighter or darker. Review these materials as a group instead of selecting each from a separate photograph. Check the specific care guidance for every surface, including upholstery, rather than using one cleaner across the whole room.
Before you order
A practical plan for buying Mobican furniture.
- 1. Choose the job and the dimensions.Decide what the piece must do, then measure the room, doorways and access route. Include drawers, doors, extensions and the space people need to move around the furniture.
- 2. Compare two or three models.Use the category links to make a short list. Compare headboard height for beds, extension length for tables, back height for chairs and interior requirements for cabinets.
- 3. Coordinate the exact materials.Record wood codes, fabric names and any glass or acoustic-front choices. Confirm which finishes are available on each selected model before calling the group a matching set.
- 4. Check the complete configuration.Review size, base, storage and optional features on the product page. Confirm what is included, what is ordered separately, current production timing and delivery details for your location.
If you are planning several rooms, begin with the pieces whose dimensions are hardest to change later: the bed, dining table and major storage. Smaller tables and decorative details can follow. This keeps the plan grounded in your space while leaving room to refine the look.
Frequently asked questions
Mobican furniture, explained.
Is Mobican furniture made in Canada?
Mobican states that design and production take place at its facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec. Its collection includes bedroom furniture, dining furniture and audio-video storage.
Does Mobican make more than bedroom sets?
Yes. Shop dining tables, chairs, media units and buffets and occasional tables, as well as beds and bedroom storage.
Which Mobican beds should I compare?
Start with Parma for upholstery and reading lights, Bora for a wood headboard with black legs, Sofia for an upholstered headboard and optional footboard storage, or Sapporo for a wood-headboard design with base choices. Compare the complete frame dimensions and the current options before deciding.
What is the difference between Bali, Bixi and Dolci?
Bali and Bixi are extension tables with different leaf lengths. Dolci is a fixed-size rectangular table with a tempered-glass top. Check the size comparison above and each product page for the configuration you want.
Are dining chairs included with the table?
Do not assume they are. Table and chair product pages are separate, and lifestyle photos show room arrangements. Choose the chair model, quantity, wood finish and upholstery independently unless a listing explicitly describes an included set.
Can I mix pieces from different Mobican collections?
Yes, as a design approach. Confirm that the exact finish you want is available on each model, then compare dimensions and samples. Matching a finish does not require every piece to share the same silhouette.
Are all Mobican products solid wood?
Construction varies by piece and component. Mobican offers wood furniture alongside upholstery, glass and other materials. Check the specific model’s construction details rather than assuming that every component of every product is solid wood.
How do I choose between a buffet and a media cabinet?
Choose according to what you will store. For electronics, confirm component depth, ventilation, cable access and remote requirements. For dining storage, check shelves and drawers against your dinnerware and serving pieces.
Can I order from a lifestyle photograph?
Use the photograph for inspiration, then identify and configure each individual item. Confirm the bed or table size, finishes, upholstery and any separate storage or seating pieces before ordering.
How long will my order take?
Timing depends on the model, finish and current availability. Confirm the production estimate and delivery arrangements for your exact configuration. Any expedited availability applies only to the eligible configuration, not automatically to an entire collection.
Product features were checked against the manufacturer references linked within this guide. Room-planning and styling suggestions are Modern Studio’s editorial guidance. Confirm current specifications, materials and available options for the configuration you order.
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