The Roche Bobois brand has long been synonymous with stylish, high-quality seating — including sofas, lounge chairs, sectional sofas and more — that possesses an enticing French flair.
Founded in Paris in 1960 by the families Roche and Chouchan after discussions that materialized at a furniture fair in Copenhagen, the company grew exponentially in the subsequent decades. The firm’s name, Roche Bobois, derived from Au Beau Bois, the name of the showroom where the Chouchans had been selling furniture on Boulevard de Sébastopol in Paris. The newly minted Roche Bobois began initially as an importer of Scandinavian furniture to the French capital. Following a national advertising campaign in Elle magazine, their offerings became a huge success. It didn’t take long for the company to shift toward producing their own contemporary furniture line.
In the 1970s, as cable television programming expanded into more homes, furniture manufacturers prioritized the production of living room couches and lounges, and Roche Bobois debuted their sofa-centric Les Contemporains collection. The brand’s celebrated seating over the years has included everything from creative mid-century modern armchairs to leather loveseats produced in the 1980s and more. One of its best-selling furniture designs has been the modular Mah Jong sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971.
Composed of low seating elements and large cushions, the Mah Jong sofa has been in production since its debut and has seen some high-profile fabric updates by Jean Paul Gaultier and Japanese clothing designer Kenzo Takada, who worked with Roche Bobois to craft fabrics emblazoned with geometrically dynamic patterns to be used as upholstery for the firm’s iconic piece of furniture. Worldwide, over 500,000 Mah Jong cushions have been sold, and Roche Bobois has expanded globally since its founding to open more than 200 stores in 50 countries.
Browse an ever-expanding inventory of Roche Bobois sofas, armchairs and more on 1stDibs.
$34,881 / set
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Marseille, FR
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...
Linen
$34,881 / set
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Marseille, FR
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...
Linen
$3,813Sale Price|20% Off
Suite de 3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage en cuir jaune moutarde
By Roche Bobois
Located in BESANÇON, FR
3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage des années 70, dans le goût du designer français Jacques Charpentier, en cuir jaune moutarde, pouvant être utilisés séparément ou assembl...
Leather
$39,000
H 27 in W 190 in D 114 in
Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular 27 piece sectional sofa designed in the mid 20th century by Hans Hopfer (German b. 1931). The dramatic 21st century sofa features Kenzo Tak...
Fabric, Foam
$13,577 / set
H 26.38 in W 118.12 in D 78.75 in
ROCHE BOBOIS 11 PiECE KENZO MAH JONG BY HANS HOPFER CORNER MODULAR SOFA SET
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this collectable Roche Bobois 11 Piece Kenzo Mah Jong Corner sofa set by Hans Hopfer Please note the deliv...
Upholstery
$26,160 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
$4,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Hans Hopfer 'Mah Jong' Sectional Sofa Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, France 1990s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Wien, AT
Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971 for Roche Bobois, the Mah Jong sofa remains one of the most influential and recognizable seating systems of the 20th century. Conceived as a collectio...
Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Section Sofa by Kenzo Takada
By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa is a vibrant and versatile icon of modern design. Designed in the 1980s, this modular set allows for endless seating configurations, blending...
Fabric, Foam
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
$25,000 / set
H 20 in W 226 in D 76 in
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Kenzo Takada, Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare and iconic 20th century 'Mah Jong' modular sectional sofa designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer (Germany b. 1931) for Roche Bobois. The sofa is finished in an incredible blend of Ke...
Fabric, Cotton, Foam
$24,000 / set
H 21.5 in W 114 in D 78 in
Mah Jong Sofa Missoni Fabrics by Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 21st C
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare and iconic 21st century Roche Bobois 'Mah Jong' modular sectional sofa designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer (Germany b. 1931). The sofa is a "Composition Missoni" featuring dramati...
Fabric, Foam
$4,557Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 116.15 in D 37.41 in
Canapé " LOS ANGELES " en poils Blanc Par Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in MARRAKECH, MA
Le canapé Los Angeles incarne la douceur et la légèreté, avec son design unique inspiré des contours d'un nuage. Ses courbes organiques et généreuses apportent une sensation de confo...
Velvet, Wood
$25,000 / set
H 28 in W 116.5 in D 68.5 in
Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and rare 21st century Mah Jong "Composition Natsu-Kenzo Takada" sectional modular sofa with gilt beech wood platforms. The Natsu sofa was commissioned in 2021 to mark the 5...
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Original Vintage Roche Bobois Leder Sofa Couch Zweisitzer 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt zwei wunderschönen Vintage Zweisitzer vom französischen Premium Hersteller Roche Bobois zum Verkauf an. Die Sofas stammen aus den 1980er Jahren, wurden...
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Very rare 'Informel' sofa in black leather by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This rare, vintage 'Informel' sofa features the same high-quality craftsmanship, comfort, and aesthetic as the renowned Michel Ducaroy ‘Togo’ design from Ligne Roset. Upholstered in ...
Leather
Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous and very rare to find sofa from the 1970s, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige" (the prestigious rattan), for Roche Bobois. Large rattan sofa...
Fabric, Rattan
Roche Bobois Vintage Full-Grain Leather Sofa circa 1980
By Roche Bobois
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Roche Bobois 3-seater full-grain leather sofa with feather cushions circa 1980.
Leather
Sofa in Cognac Leather by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa in cognac leather in very good condition from the 1980s, feet base in wood. Goose feather pillow. In very good condition.
Leather, Wood, Feathers