heritage
and expertise

The emergence of the bourgeoisie and the demands of social life in London and Paris at the end of the 19th century led to the advent of prestige stationery— business cards, compliment slips, greeting cards, announcements and the like, made by master craftsmen.

In 1880, French engraver and carver Emile Benneton set up shop in Paris and founded Benneton Graveur in the city’s Église de la Madeleine district.

His taste for beautiful creations and his love of a job well done ensured that the company, which soon became the main supplier to the European royal courts, was a success, and the intellectual and artistic elite became frequent visitors to 75 Boulevard Malesherbes.

Since then, Benneton has preserved this heritage and continues to serve a demanding and sophisticated clientèle with the same meticulous engraving and the same care in choosing colours and selecting papers, with the emphasis always very much on elegance, layout and attention to detail.

Its signature, displayed on all of its announcements, invitations and bookplates, is a sign of quality where the customer is concerned.