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The Mah Jong sofa is made as a modular sofa, with separate pieces that can be arranged to create a seating solution that uniquely suits a space. Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, it features three differently shaped pieces that allow you to stack and arrange them however you like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Mah Jong sofas from top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Croissant Sofa with Lounge Chair Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa with lounge chair reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
The Croissant sofa with lounge chair, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epito...
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
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Fabric
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Foam
Mah Jong Sofa Missoni Fabrics by Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 21st C
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric, Foam
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Wiener Werkstätte, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972
Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mah Jong Modular 3-Piece Sofa Suite by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Basel, BS
An iconic three-piece Mah Jong lounge suite, by Roche Bobois, groundbreaking modular seating concept designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971. This set embraces the "ground-level living" revolution of the Space Age era, discarding traditional constraints to offer complete freedom of form, comfort, and interactive layout.
**Special edition Seat backs feature adjustable back rests that can adjust the position into 4 different adjusted levels.
The Mah Jong sofa is manufactured in a dedicated, specialized workshop located in Italy. Each modular element is entirely hand-made and hand-stitched, functioning much like an haute couture fashion studio
Design & Configuration
The set is balanced across three primary, highly adaptable elements:
• One Black Seat Element complete with an integrated, adjustable low-profile backrest.
• One Red Seat Element featuring a matching structural backrest for supportive, laid-back comfort.
• One Orange Ottoman...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
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Foam


