Henri Selmer Paris
Initially dedicated to reeds and mouthpieces, the Maison began making clarinets in 1898, winning a gold medal in St. Louis in 1904. It introduced its first saxophone in 1921 before acquiring the workshops of Adolphe Sax in 1929.
Based in Mantes-la-Ville since 1919, its manufacture preserves and renews rare skills. Metalworking, woodworking, assembly, adjustment, finishing and engraving combine meticulous craftsmanship with modern technologies, supporting a constant pursuit of acoustic and ergonomic excellence.
The international reputation of Henri SELMER Paris has been built both in its workshops and on stages around the world. From Benny Goodman to John Coltrane, from Marcel Mule to Claude Delangle, its instruments have accompanied major figures in jazz and classical music. Today, they are equally at home in contemporary music, emerging styles and collaborations across genres. The Maison supports new generations of artists exploring fresh musical directions. Alongside saxophones and clarinets, it designs mouthpieces and reeds, having resumed reed production in 2023.
True to its founder’s motto, “Never tire of striving to do better”, Henri SELMER Paris pursues one enduring ambition: to unleash the creative breath of every musician.
Henri SELMER Paris became a Comité Colbert member in 2019.
Its signature
Since 1885, Henri SELMER Paris has combined craftsmanship, acoustic innovation and close collaboration with musicians to create instruments that become an extension of their expression. A signature dedicated to musical freedom.
The address
Since 1919, Henri SELMER Paris instruments have been crafted at the manufacture in Mantes-la-Ville. In Paris, the showroom at 59 rue Marcadet, near Montmartre, welcomes musicians to discover and try the Maison’s instruments.
