1st Edition Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An impressive first-edition Mah Jong modular seating landscape, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971. The Mah Jong was conceived as a radically informal, floor-level seat...
Linen
Mah Jong sectional sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois (1970s) ink blue velvet
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mah Jong sectional sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois (1970s) reupholstered in ink blue velvet.
Velvet, Foam
Rare Hans Hopfer 'Super Lounge' Sofa for Roche Bobois - France 1970s
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Details: Designer: Hans Hopfer Manufacturer: Roche Bobois Model: sectional modular landscape sofa Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: circa 1970s Size WDH in cm: 95x95x65 cm.
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Bentwood
Roche Bobois leather 3 seaters sofa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful leather 3 seaters Roche Bobois sofa from 1970's. Thick leather, brass corners, side cushions for more comfort.
Leather
Roche Bobois Bauhaus Style Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Bauhaus style leather sofa. The sofa was manufactured in Italy, circa 1970 by Tre Erre for Roche Bobois. It features gorgeous high-end leather in a deep burgundy, with a n...
Leather
Roche Bobois Modern Brown Leather Sofa and Ottoman, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern leather sofa and ottoman made in France by Roche Bobois, circa 1970s.
Leather
Hans Hopfer Informel Leather Sofa for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Miami, FL
Original Informal burgundy red leather two seat sofa or settee designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s.
Leather, Foam
Modular ‘Player’ Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in the 1970s, the ‘Player’ sofa is an early example of modular seating that emphasized comfort, flexibility, and informality.
Upholstery, Velvet, Suede
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sofa, mustard yellow Pierre Frey Limon Havane fabric. 1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche B...
Fabric
Mah Jong 20 Piece Living Room Set by Roche Bobois, 1970s Italy
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mah Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. An iconic sofa design made in Italy in a beautiful and vibrant corduroy. A particularly large set which includes 11 f...
Fabric
First Edition Mah Jong Sofa in Red by Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Roche Bobois first edition Mah Jong modular sofa from the 1970s by Hans Hopfer and Philippe Roche in original red velvet upholstery.
Velvet
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H 20.48 in W 38.98 in D 38.98 in
First Edition MahJong Sofa in White Linen by Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Roche Bobois first edition Mah Jong modular sofa from the 1970s by Hans Hopfer and Philippe Roche in original white linen upholstery.
Linen
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H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in cognac chenille byook Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong chaise lounge sofa, Hans Hopfer, 1970s.
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in linen cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, linen cotton velvet. Early edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It featur...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 112.21 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in linen cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, linen cotton velvet. Early edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It featur...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 187.01 in D 74.81 in
Mah Jong sofa in linen cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, linen cotton velvet. 1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 137.8 in D 124.02 in
'Paysage' beige chenille modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rara Paysage sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging r...
Chenille
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H 27.56 in W 112.21 in D 74.81 in
Early edition Mah Jong sofa in eggplant cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sofa, eggplant/purple cotton velvet, Hans Hopfer, 1970s.
Fabric, Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 112.21 in
Mah Jong sofa in chenille fabric by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, chenille fabric. 1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multipl...
Fabric, Chenille
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 112.21 in
Mah Jong sofa in chenille fabric by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, Hans Hopfer, champagne color chenille fabric. 1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It ...
Fabric, Chenille
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 74.81 in
First edition Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged in an endless number of ways...
Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 187.01 in D 74.81 in
First Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st Edition Mah Jong modular landscape sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged in an endless number of ways, Th...
Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 74.81 in
First Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st Edition Mah Jong modular landscape sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged in an endless number of ways, Th...
Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 224.41 in D 74.81 in
First Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge 1st Edition Mah Jong modular landscape sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged in an endless number of way...
Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 74.81 in
Mah Jong sofa in peach pink velvet by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, peach pink cotton velvet. 1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple c...
Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 187.01 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in rust brown chenille by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sofa, rusty brown Pierre Frey Igor Chenille fabric. 1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobo...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 112.21 in
Mah Jong sofa in beige/sand fabric by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, beige/sand fabric, Pierre Frey Ankor fabric. 1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It f...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 74.81 in
Mah Jong sofa in copper/pink velvet by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged in an endless number of ways...
Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in light brown velvet by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged in an endless number of ways, This set in...
Velvet
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H 24.41 in W 75.6 in D 37.8 in
1st edition Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, France
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Lyon, FR
Mah Jong sectional sofa, first edition, a famous design by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, from the 1970s.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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H 27.5 in W 154 in D 115.5 in
Original Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mah Jong sectional sofa is a timeless icon of furniture design crafted by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971.
Upholstery
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H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 38.19 in
PERFECT CONDITION CIRCA 1970's ROCHE BOBOIS BROWN LEATHER SOFA ARMCHAIR SUITE
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made, Mid Century Modern, Roche Bobois circa 1970's reddish brown leather three piece su...
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.
Fabric, Rattan
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H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 37.01 in
Rattan sofa and armchairs lounge set by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous and very rare to find lounge set from the 1970s, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige" (the prestigious rattan), for Roche Bobois.
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Roche Bobois Leather Sofa, France, Circa 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage leather sofa by Roche Bobois, France, circa 1970s in cognac.
Leather
1970s Hans Hopfer Mah-Jong by Roche Bobois 6 Piece Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this vintage 1970s sofa made by Roche Bobois. The sofa consists of 4 large cushions and two backrest.
Fabric
Mah Jong 12 Piece Sofa for Roche Bobois by Hans Hopfer, 1970s Italy
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mah Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. An iconic sofa design made in Italy in a beautiful and vibrant fabric. Includes 8 floor cushions, 2 back rests and 2 ...
Fabric
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H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Mah Jong 21 Piece Sofa for Roche Bobois by Hans Hopfer, 1970s Italy
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mah Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. An iconic sofa design made in Italy in a beautiful and vibrant corduroy. A particularly large set which includes 12 f...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 112.21 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in iced blue cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sofa, ice blue/green cotton velvet, Hans Hopfer, 1970s.
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 112.21 in D 74.81 in
Mah Jong sofa in dark brown cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sofa, brown velvet, Hans Hopfer, 1970s.
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 187.01 in D 74.81 in
First edition Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged in an endless number of ways...
Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 91.74 in D 37.41 in
Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois Three Seater 1970s Leather And Chrome Sofa
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
This stunning and amazingly comfortable leather and chrome three-seater sofa from Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois, is a beautiful example of 1970s French design.
Chrome
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H 18.12 in W 196.86 in D 38.98 in
Mah Jong Modular 1970s Sectional Sofa in Gold Velvet by Hans Hopfer
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hans Hopfer first edition Mah Jong modular sofa from the 1970s by Hans Hopfer and Philippe Roche reupholstered in golden velvet In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong lou...
Velvet
1970s Roche Bobois Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Roche Bobois leather two-seat sofa in very good condition. The cushions are down filled and the leather is thick and flexible with no signs of drying or cracking. The original choco...
$4,980
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Fabric, Bouclé
$13,000
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
Bouclé
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Roche Bobois Modular Sofa with Kenzo Fabric 1990 Italy
By Kenzo Takada, Roche Bobois
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary modular sofa from the iconic “Voyage Immobile” collection by Roche Bobois, designed during the 1990s — a rare and highly collectible example of contemporary French desi...
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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$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 Roche Bobois, Missoni, 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...
Fabric, Foam
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Bouclé, Plastic
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...
Fabric
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Modular Sofa in Dedar Chenille (15 pieces)
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
This iconic Mah Jong modular seating system designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, is composed of deep quilted cushions and adjustable backrests, the Mah Jong allows for e...
Upholstery
$4,250
H 26 in W 132 in D 65 in
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 Piece Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa made by Selig. This is a designers delight in that it needs to be reupholstered so the sky is the limit as far as fabric sel...
Upholstery, Walnut
Roche Bobois Agami Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Agami Sofa by Roche Bobois, a stunning addition to any modern living space. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this sofa boasts a sleek and contemporary desi...
Leather
$29,500
H 25.2 in W 150.79 in D 114.18 in
Large-Scaled Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Modular 'Mah Jong' Sofa in Wool
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 'Mah Jong' modular sofa, wool, France, designed in 1971 The Mah Jong sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, is one of the most recogni...
Wool
$19,450Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Leather, Canvas
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.