$22,530Sale Price|30% Off
Roche Bobois Eighteen Piece Mah Jong Set
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sofa, a design icon by Hans Hopfer, epitomises modular versatility and luxurious comfort.
Foam, Upholstery
$24,517 / set
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa, Set of Eight
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa, Set of Eight, is a vibrant and versatile icon of modern design.
Fabric, Foam
XL Mah Jong ‘Missoni’ modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
The cushions retain their structure and offer the characteristic deep, lounge like seating experience the Mah Jong is known for. This set is further enhanced by two adjustable backr...
Fabric
$10,948Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Mah Jong sofa in iced blue cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition reupholstered Mah Jong sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois.
Fabric
$22,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni.
Silk, Velvet
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 8-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics
By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Milano, Lombardia
splendido set di sedute modulari modello Mah Jong di Roche Bobois.
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 196.86 in D 157.49 in
'Mah Jong' Modular Sectional Sofa Signed by Roche Bobois, France 2010
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning 'Mah Jong' sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Modular Sofa, by Hans Hopfer and Philippe Roche, 1971
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Berlin, DE
In the 1971 Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong lounge sofa, Roche Bobois’s most recognized and iconic design. The freedom of form that this fully modular low seating system allows, bro...
Fabric
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H 2.17 in W 12.8 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Mah Jong Set, Chinese, Velvet, Gaming Case, Bamboo, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mah Jong set. A Chinese, velvet covered gaming case with bamboo tiles, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Bamboo
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Set by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sofa Set, a design icon by Hans Hopfer, epitomises modular versatility and luxurious comfort.
Fabric, Velvet
Mah Jong Sofa, by Hans Hopfer, Edited by Roche Bobois
Located in Paris, FR
Mah Jong set composable by elements, dressed in blue, orange, floral and multicolored stripes fabrics.
Fabric
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H 1.97 in W 10.44 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Mah Jong Compendium, Case, Chinese, Gaming Set, Bamboo, Oriental, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mah Jong compendium case. A Chinese, mahogany gaming set, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Mah-Jong Game Set
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for your consideration is an exquisite Vintage Chinese Mah-jong set, dating back to circa 1960s. The tiles are made of bamboo with Bone on the front that has embossed and hand pa...
Bone, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Antique Pung Chow Mah-Jong Game Set
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for your consideration is an exquisite Antique Pung Chow Mah-jong set, dating back to circa 1920s. The tiles are made of Bakelite that has embossed and hand painted characters.
Bakelite
Roche Bobois Twelve Piece Mah Jong Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rochester, England
Condition Notes: The twelve-piece mah jong set is presented in very good condition.
Fabric, Foam, Beech
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H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 6.5 in
Antique Liberty's London Art Nouveau Style Chinese Export Mahjong Complete Set
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1920 Chinese Mah-jong set which is totally complete with original counters, the case having a super rare Art Nouveau Lib...
Wood, Bamboo
MahJong Game Set in Cabinet Box, N.Y.K. Fleet Ocean Liner Edition
Located in Austin, TX
A fine boxed Mahjong (or Mah Jong) set from early 20th century Imperial Japan, complete with brass handled and bound wooden carry case - with all the original tiles of bovine bone an...
Metal, Brass
Mah-Jong 9 Piece Living Room Set by Roche Bobois, France
Located in Gardena, CA
1971 : Hans Hopfer Imagines The Mah Jong Painter, sculptor and designer… Hans Hopfer has designed several sofas that have become iconic pieces in Roche Bobois collections. In 1971,...
Fabric, Velvet
Mah-Jong 5 Piece Living Room Set by Roche Bobois, France
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Gardena, CA
1971 : Hans Hopfer Imagines The Mah Jong Painter, sculptor and designer… Hans Hopfer has designed several sofas that have become iconic pieces in Roche Bobois collections. In 1971,...
Fabric
Sonia Rykiel for Roche Bobois "MAH JONG" Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sonia Rykiel for Roche Bobois "MAH JONG" Sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer, 1971; with "Made in Italy" tag. Comprising a corner section with removable back (38 1/2 inches wide, 38 1/2 in...
Fabric
Grey Mah-Jong 9 Piece Living Room Set by Roche Bobois, France
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Gardena, CA
1971 : Hans Hopfer Imagines The Mah Jong Painter, sculptor and designer… Hans Hopfer has designed several sofas that have become iconic pieces in Roche Bobois collections. In 1971,...
Fabric
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah-Jong 13 Piece Living Room Set by kenos for Roche Bobois, France
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Gardena, CA
In 1971, Hopfer created the Mah Jong, a modular sofa that champions total freedom of form and function.
Fabric, Velvet
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah-Jong 5 Piece Living Room Set by Sonia Rykiel for Roche Bobois, France
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Gardena, CA
1971 : Hans Hopfer Imagines The Mah Jong Painter, sculptor and designer… Hans Hopfer has designed several sofas that have become iconic pieces in Roche Bobois collections. In 1971,...
Fabric
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah-Jong 9 Piece Living Room Set by Missoni Home for Roche Bobois, France
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni Home
Located in Gardena, CA
1971 : Hans Hopfer Imagines The Mah Jong Painter, sculptor and designer… Hans Hopfer has designed several sofas that have become iconic pieces in Roche Bobois collections. In 1971,...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
'Mah Jong' 20 Piece Living Room Set by Missoni for Roche Bobois France, Signed
By Missoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Dronten, NL
This large living room set is by Missoni for Roche Bobois, called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa but also included is a Missoni Home 'Domino' room sized area rug which matches the sec...
Fabric, Foam
Early Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Early Edition "Mah Jong" Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Set consists of 14-pieces.
Foam, Wood
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Very rare XL Mah Jong ‘Jean Paul Gaultier' - Hans Hopfer - Roche Bobois France
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Roche Bobois Mah Jong XL Modular Sofa, upholstered in Jean Paul Gaultier fabrics This rare XL edition of the Mah Jong sofa – originally designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971 – is a true ...
Fabric
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 36.23 in
Very rare Mah Jong ‘Sonia Rykiel’ modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great Mah Jong modular sofa in the ‘Sonia Rykiel ’ version. A rare find on the second hand market. Not available anymore in the actual collection. Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche ...
Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa, Set of Six
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa, Set of Six, is a vibrant and versatile icon of modern design.
Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa, Set of 12
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design classic. Comprising twelve pieces, this set is upholstered in a mixture of colour...
Fabric
Roche Bobois Cotton Velvet Mah Jong Sofa, Set of 12
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sofa, a design icon by Hans Hopfer, epitomises modular versatility and luxurious comfort.
Velvet
Missoni Mah Jong Sofa from Roche Bobois, France, Set of 13
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Missoni Mah Jong sofa from Roche Bobois, France, Set of 13.
Fabric
Antique Mah Jong Jongg Bakelite Game Set 148 Tiles 5 Racks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mah Jong Jongg Bakelite Game Set 148 Tiles 5 Racks..
Bakelite
Roche Bobois Kenzo Fabric Mah Jong Sectional Sofa, Set of 15
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design classic. Since its original conception, Roche Bobois has collaborated with a varie...
Fabric, Velvet
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