Mattey emerged as a premier stereoscope manufacturer in France at the dawn of the 20th century, offering an extensive selection of stereoscopes and viewing instruments for photographs and postcards. Situated from 1906 at 208 Rue Saint-Maur in Paris, the firm relocated to 15 Rue Clavel in 1937.

André Élie Victor Mattey (1844–1919) established the company in 1872. His son, Albert Georges Mattey (1873–1940), later joined the business, leading to the formation of Société Mattey père et fils on December 31, 1902. This venture's inauguration aligned with Mattey's purchase of the stereoscope maker Legendre that year, marking the genesis of their specialization in stereoscopes. The following years saw further expansions through the acquisitions of additional stereoscope manufacturers, including Fouquet in 1908 and Pennard in 1911. Société Mattey père et fils was dissolved on January 1, 1912, with the enterprise continuing under Albert Georges as Stéréoscopes A. Mattey. Mattey was also granted to use the Unis France trademark, a collective mark that certified the French origin of high-quality products manufactured by various companies.

Albert Georges sustained severe injuries during the German invasion of France in 1940 and succumbed to his injuries in a Bourges hospital. After World War II, the company persisted as Société des Anciens Établissements A. Mattey, still producing stereoscopes in 1952, albeit past the prime of stereoscopy. From 1956, the business operated as A. Mattey S.A. (Société Anonyme), concluding its operations on June 9, 1999.