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Roche Bobois Furniture

In 1974, Roche Bobois opened its first showroom in the United States on Madison Avenue in New York City. The celebrated luxury French furniture brand is now in 50 countries with more than 200 stores.

The Roche Bobois story has origins in 1950, when entrepreneur Jacques Roche converted an old Paris theater into two contemporary furniture boutiques so that his sons could help usher stunning Bauhaus-inspired work out of the shops and into French homes nearby. At another showroom called Au Beau Bois, also in the French capital city, the Chouchan family was simultaneously selling home furnishings. The families met later, when Philippe and François Roche convened with Patrick and Jean-Claude Chouchan at a furniture exhibition in Copenhagen in 1960 and afterward produced a catalog announcing their partnership.

Minimal and modernist Scandinavian design had gained prominence in the furniture industry by 1960, rendering designers such as Kaare Klint and Poul Henningsen marquee names — and Roche Bobois's principals had taken notice. Following a national advertising campaign in Elle magazine a year later, the Scandinavian furniture that the newly minted Roche Bobois was importing to Paris became a huge success. Early promotional material from the firm likely included the sleek modular wall units crafted in rosewood by Danish furniture maker Poul Cadovius. It didn’t take long for Roche Bobois to shift toward producing its own contemporary furniture line.

When the popularity of cable television took hold in more major American cities during the 1970s, sofas and other seating became integral to contemporary living-room decor. Roche Bobois’s newly launched Les Contemporains series positioned its own sofas front and center, and it also offered plush lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini. Bold works from the company during the decade included Marc Berthier’s Pop Art–colored tubular metal desks and chairs — the latter covered with braided fabric — as well as one of Roche Bobois’s most enduring and well-known pieces, the Mah Jong sectional sofa created by sculptor, painter and designer Hans Hopfer. Anchored by few central elements, this modular lounge sofa can be combined or stacked, giving the buyer total freedom over its appearance and the ability to maximize comfort.

Since its inception, Roche Bobois has worked with many internationally renowned architects and designers on its collections, among them Paola Navone and Vladimir Kagan. Even fashion designers such as Missoni and Emanuel Ungaro have made contributions to the company’s lineup.

In 2010, Roche Bobois marked its 50-year anniversary by debuting a partnership with French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. A decade later, Roche Bobois teamed up with Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, who designed a collection of organically shaped sofas as well as vibrant, colorful accent pillows and rugs.

Roche Bobois’s offerings over the years have included everything from mid-century modern armchairs to Art Deco case pieces to sculptural outdoor cocktail tables framed in metal wire — shop these classics now on 1stDibs.

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Roche Bobois INDO Tempered Glass and Wood End or Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 31.5" / D 21.5" / H 15" Drawer dimensions: W 14" / D 18" A beautiful Roche Bobois Designer Mid-Century Modern coffee table with attractive wooden inside storage drawer all over covered with rectangular glass frame which contrasts nicely. Designed by René Bouchara...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Space Age Roche Bobois Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Half Round Section of Roche Bobois Green Leather Sofa 1983
By Roche Bobois
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One Post Modern Half Round Section of Roche Bobois Green Leather Sectional Sofa 1983. Soft Green leather Can be used as a sofa or side chair. Great Post Modern design. Only (1) Secti...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

Materials

Leather

Modular Serpentine Sofa by Roche Bobois, 1983
By Roche Bobois
Located in Union City, NJ
Modular Serpentine Sofa By Roche Bobois, 1983. Sectional features 5 sections, all with channeled stitching, and wrapped in their original patinated black leather upholstery. The sect...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Patent Leather, Upholstery

'Mah Jong' Living Room Set by Jean Paul Gaultier for Roche Bobois, Signed
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large 22-piece living room set designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, is called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa with fabric and leather selections by Jean Paul Gaultier. Signed with Roche Bobois / Jean Paul Gaultier labels and repeat fabric. Included in this set are twenty two (22) pieces in total which include 12 square seat cushions (which also function as large ottomans and can be stacked), 4 straight backs, 2 corner backs, and 4 throw pillows. Unique to this set, which is quite rare, of the twenty two total pieces, two are light blue leather cushions with two light blue leather seat backs. The best part of this set is that you can mix and match the cushions and seat backs to make any style arrangement you wish, and create a customized room which you can change as frequently as your heart desires... you can create small and large sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs and ottomans using the cushions and seat backs. We also have other large Mah Jong sets available which can be combined with this set, if desired. Contact us for more details. Ideal for all kinds of uses... consider this set for a large screening room, den or living room, bedroom seating, entertainment room, commercial uses such as a hotel or boutique lounge, you can even spread the pieces around the house and put some in a large walk-in closet / dressing room, kids room, classroom or training room, and for those limited on space in an apartment - you can stack the cushions and then spread them out when you have company. A great way to make the most of space by keeping versatile with this Roche Bobois Mah Jong seating system. Originally designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer the 'Mah Jong' seating system is as iconic today as it was then. Here is what Roche Bobois has to say about this design and the designer: Painter, sculptor, designer... Hans Hopfer designed sofas that are, for many, the indisputable “signature” of Roche Bobois’ collections. In the 1970s, Hopfer’s innovative and informal approach to comfort had a profound influence on the way people furnished and arranged their living space. In 1971, he created the Mah Jong, a sofa based on the total freedom of function and form. Starting with three basic elements that can be combined or stacked, the Mah Jong allows limitless options of composition. It can be an armchair, sofa, lounge chair or bed; a space in which to rest, to play or to lounge. It encourages experimentation and breaks the rules of formal living, reflecting the nonconformist era in which it was born. Avant-garde when first created, iconic today, and “dressed” by Missoni Home, Kenzo Takada and Jean Paul Gaultier, this “free form” modular seating is the reference point for fully modular and creative design. This large Mah Jong sectional sofa system by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Use this set to create sofa sections, settee sections, easy chair sections, ottomans and chaises, even a large daybed or room sized night-bed using...
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2010s French Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric

'Mah Jong' 26-Piece Living Room Set by Missoni for Roche Bobois France, Signed
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large 26-piece living room set designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, is called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa with fabric selections by Missoni and Kenzo Takada. Included in this set are twenty six (26) pieces in total which include 17 square seat cushions (which also function as large ottomans and can be stacked), 5 straight seat backs (two of which have the upgraded tilt-up tilt-back feature) and 4 corner backs. Signed with Roche Bobois labels and repeat fabric. The best part of this set is that you can mix and match the cushions and seat backs to make any style arrangement you wish, and create a customized room which you can change as frequently as your heart desires... you can create small and large sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs and ottomans using the cushions and seat backs. We also have other large Mah Jong sets available which can be combined with this set, if desired. Contact us for more details. Ideal for all kinds of uses... consider this set for a large screening room, den or living room, bedroom seating, entertainment room, commercial uses such as a hotel or boutique lounge, you can even spread the pieces around the house and put some in a large walk-in closet / dressing room, kids room, classroom or training room, and for those limited on space in an apartment - you can stack the cushions and then spread them out when you have company. A great way to make the most of space by keeping versatile with this Roche Bobois Mah Jong seating system. Originally designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer the 'Mah Jong' seating system is as iconic today as it was then. Here is what Roche Bobois has to say about this design and the designer: Painter, sculptor, designer... Hans Hopfer designed sofas that are, for many, the indisputable “signature” of Roche Bobois’ collections. In the 1970s, Hopfer’s innovative and informal approach to comfort had a profound influence on the way people furnished and arranged their living space. In 1971, he created the Mah Jong, a sofa based on the total freedom of function and form. Starting with three basic elements that can be combined or stacked, the Mah Jong allows limitless options of composition. It can be an armchair, sofa, lounge chair or bed; a space in which to rest, to play or to lounge. It encourages experimentation and breaks the rules of formal living, reflecting the nonconformist era in which it was born. Avant-garde when first created, iconic today, and “dressed” by Missoni Home, Kenzo Takada and Jean Paul Gaultier, this “free form” modular seating is the reference point for fully modular and creative design. This large Mah Jong sectional...
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Early 2000s French Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Fabric

'Mah Jong' 12 Piece Living Room Set by Missoni for Roche Bobois France, Signed
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large living room set designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, is called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa with fabric selections by Missoni and Kenzo Takada. Included in this set are twelve (12) pieces in total which include 6 square seat cushions (which also function as large ottomans and can be stacked), 1 longer rectangular cushion which can be used as a chaise, 3 straight seat backs (one of which has the upgraded tilt-up tilt-back feature) and 2 corner backs. Signed with Roche Bobois labels and repeat fabric. The best part of this set is that you can mix and match the cushions and seat backs to make any style arrangement you wish, and create a customized room which you can change as frequently as your heart desires... you can create small and large sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs and ottomans using the cushions and seat backs. We also have other large Mah Jong sets available which can be combined with this set to make a monumentally large set, if desired. Contact us for more details. Ideal for all kinds of uses... consider this set for a large screening room, den or living room, bedroom seating, entertainment room, commercial uses such as a hotel or boutique lounge, you can even spread the pieces around the house and put some in a large walk-in closet / dressing room, kids room, classroom or training room, and for those limited on space in an apartment - you can stack the cushions and then spread them out when you have company. A great way to make the most of space by keeping versatile with this Roche Bobois Mah Jong seating system. Originally designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer the 'Mah Jong' seating system is as iconic today as it was then. Here is what Roche Bobois has to say about this design and the designer: Painter, sculptor, designer... Hans Hopfer designed sofas that are, for many, the indisputable “signature” of Roche Bobois’ collections. In the 1970s, Hopfer’s innovative and informal approach to comfort had a profound influence on the way people furnished and arranged their living space. In 1971, he created the Mah Jong, a sofa based on the total freedom of function and form. Starting with three basic elements that can be combined or stacked, the Mah Jong allows limitless options of composition. It can be an armchair, sofa, lounge chair or bed; a space in which to rest, to play or to lounge. It encourages experimentation and breaks the rules of formal living, reflecting the nonconformist era in which it was born. Avant-garde when first created, iconic today, and “dressed” by Missoni Home, Kenzo Takada and Jean Paul Gaultier, this “free form” modular seating is the reference point for fully modular and creative design. This large Mah Jong sectional sofa...
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Early 2000s French Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

Materials

Fabric

'Mah Jong' 14-Piece Living Room Set by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, Signed
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly large living room set designed by Hans Hopfer and edited in collaboration with Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, is called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa. Included in this set are fourteen (14) pieces in total which include 7 square seat cushions (which also function as large ottomans and can be stacked), 1 panoramic seat cushion, 2 straight seat backs, 1 flip-up seat back, 2 corner seat backs and 1 panoramic seat back. We have several other Mah Jong sets including Missoni fabric sets so you can add to this set and combine to make a larger one if desired. What we love about this particular set is threefold... first it is comprised of only Kenzo Takada specialty fabrics. If you are familiar with Roche Bobois pricing system, specialty fabric elements can cost more than double the plain or simple fabric counterparts. Most sets will incorporate a portion of plain or simple fabric elements but rarely do you see sets like this where every single piece is a home run. And the fabric selection/ curation on this set is simply exquisite. Second, this set is in excellent almost-new condition. Roche Bobois introduced the Kenzo Takada collection in 2017 so this set is less than 5 years old. See below for more condition details. And third, the configuration is absolutely perfect and ideal for so many living spaces. It has three-corner elements and one of them is a Panoramic corner seat. It's great to get one Panoramic corner in a set as it is the ideal spot to stretch out and lounge - if this were my set and I had this at home, that is the spot I would choose most of the time. And the additional 2 corners allows you to wrap this set around a room and create the most cozy of cozy conversation pits. Plus having a flip-top seat back is so great, it brings a little of that Italian Maralunga style into the room. And what people love most about the Mah Jong system is that you can mix and match the cushions and seat backs to make any style arrangement you wish, and create a customized room which you can change as frequently as your heart desires... you can create small and large sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs and...
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2010s French Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Fabric

'Mah Jong' 35 Piece Living Room Set by Missoni for Roche Bobois France, Signed
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly large living room set is by Missoni for Roche Bobois, called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa but also included is a Missoni Home 'Domin...
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2010s French Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Roche Bobois furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Roche Bobois furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Roche Bobois furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Roche Bobois were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, and Charles Dudouyt. Prices for Roche Bobois furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $61,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,477.
Questions About Roche Bobois Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Roche Bobois makes furniture in several different locations. Most pieces come from factories located in Italy, France and Portugal, but the brand does occasionally work with manufacturers in other Western European countries. You'll find a selection of Roche Bobois furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Roche Bobois is a manufacturer of luxury furniture founded in 1960. The company operates from headquarters in Paris, France, and runs showroom locations around the world. Sofas, lighting and decorative accessories are among the brand's most acclaimed items. Shop a range of Roche Bobois on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Roche Bobois in a number of ways. One option is to buy directly from the brand by visiting one of their showrooms. Although you can browse the company's entire collection on their official website, Roche Bobois does not sell furniture online. Some reputable online platforms do carry the brand. You'll find a variety of Roche Bobois furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Roche Bobois is famous for producing luxury furniture. During the 1960s, the furniture maker became well known for pieces that captured the essence of minimal and modernist Scandinavian design. The brand is also famous for its collaborations. Since its inception, Roche Bobois has worked with many internationally renowned architects and designers on its collections, among them Paola Navone and Vladimir Kagan, as well as fashion designers such as Missoni and Emanuel Ungaro. Find a selection of Roche Bobois furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Roche Bobois, say "Rowsh bow-BWAA." The furniture brand's name pays tribute to the two families who founded it. "Roche" is the surname of the Roche family. "Bobois" comes from "Au Beau Bois," the name of the first furniture shop run by the Chouchan family. Shop a collection of Roche Bobois on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No individual person or corporation owns Roche Bobois. The company is public and traded on the Euronext Paris exchange under the initials RBO. As a result, shareholders claim ownership of the company. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Roche Bobois furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To properly clean a Roche Bobois sofa, follow the care instructions provided with the piece. The brand produces a cleaning product for their leather sofas and provides a bottle at the time of purchase. You can buy more directly from the brand. Find a variety of Roche Bobois sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Roche Bobois does have sales. Specifically, the luxury furniture manufacturer usually discounts items twice per year in the winter and spring. Throughout the year, you may find their pieces available for reduced prices on some reputable online platforms, as well. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Roche Bobois.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Roche Bobois Edito chair is a signature upholstered armchair created by the French furniture company Roche Bobois. The piece has a minimalist modern aesthetic with a barrel back and understated sloping arms. It comes in a variety of colors. You'll find a range of Roche Bobois chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, Roche Bobois is a luxury brand. Since its founding, Roche Bobois has worked with many internationally renowned architects and designers on its collections, including Paola Navone and Vladimir Kagan, as well as fashion designers such as Missoni and Emanuel Ungaro. The company is known for its use of premium materials and for the superior craftsmanship that has long characterized its furnishings. Explore a diverse assortment of Roche Bobois furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Roche Bobois sectional sofa normally does not require much assembly beyond fitting the frames of the individual pieces together. The procedure to follow varies. Consult the instructions provided with the sectional or contact the company for advice. You'll find a variety of Roche Bobois sectionals on 1stDibs.

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