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.
Mah-Jong Sofa Set by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 12 Pieces
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Seattle, WA
A 12-piece Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in a mix of Kenzo Takada Fabric and Missoni Fabric. The set is in good condition, with light fabric wear on a few p...
Fabric, Foam
Mah-Jong Sectional Sofa Set by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 18 Pieces
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Seattle, WA
A substantial 18 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in a mix of Kenzo Takada Fabric and Missoni Fabric. The set is in good condition, with light fabric we...
Fabric, Foam
Fully re-upholstered Modular Voyage Immobile sofa by Roche Bobois, France 1990s.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional modular “Voyage Immobile” sofa by Roche Bobois, designed by Studio Roche Bobois in the 1990s and manufactured in France. This striking composition consists of five indivi...
Linen
Mah Jong 17-piece sectional sofa in Kenzo Takada fabric, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a customized mix of textiles by Kenzo Takada. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged ...
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
1st Edition Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois c.1975
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Lutz, FL
Iconic First Edition Mah Jong Modular Sectional Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France c.1975. Upholstered in the original multi tonal blue knit fabric with threads of ...
Fabric
Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Corner Sofa 4 Seats 12 Elements
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous Roche Bobois 4-seat sofa composed of 8 cushions and 4 backs 3 of the 4 backrests are liftable. The sofa is made of a mix of fine Roche Bobois fabrics in excellent condition...
Cotton, Velvet
Mah Jong 33 piece sofa by Hans Hopfer in Missoni / Kenzo fabric for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in fabric by Missoni and Kenzo Takada. The 2 brown cushions in the video are not included in...
Fabric
1980s Roche Bobois Yellow Leather Down Navy Blue Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite yellow calf leather and navy stripe corduroys cushions. This design truly resembles the ethos of the ...
Chrome
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...
Fabric, Foam
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in France circa 1970. A very rare ...
Mohair, Velvet
Voyage Immobile Modular Sofa by Studio Roche Bobois for Roche Bobois x Kenzo
By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary modular sofa from the "Voyage Immobile" collection, designed by Studio Roche Bobois in the 1990s - an iconic piece of contemporary design...
Fabric
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 8-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Missoni
Located in Milano, MI
gorgeous Mah Jong model modular seating set from Roche Bobois. This set produced in the early 2000s comes from prestigious residence and has never been used. the fabrics used are of ...
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Rare Hans Hopfer 'Super Lounge' Sofa for Roche Bobois - France 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare “Super Lounge” sectional sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. This model is very similar to the Mah Jong sectional sofa by Hans Hopfer but much rarer. A Sculptural Icon o...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Bentwood
$7,500 / set
H 15 in W 28 in D 28 in
Rare Roche Bobois “Mah Jong” Style Floor Pillowtop Ottoman Stools, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare mid century and stylish original upholstered ottomans are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.. Their beautiful and square shape ottomans feature a comfortable design. The pieces are so stunning and versatile. This beautiful pair of colorful and vibrant Roche Bobois Mah Jong style elements by Hans Hopfer are from the earlier years of the design in the 1970s.They are ideal as a pair of large floor cushions...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
$19,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model '9000', in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa model '9000', in teddy fabric re-upholstery, Italy 1970s. This model is marked by showing infinite possibilities to customize its use accordi...
Fabric, Beech
Sold|$32,000
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Kenzo Takada & Missoni for Roche Bobois, Set of 18
By Kenzo Takada, Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer
Located in Buccinasco, MI
An iconic and highly decorative Mah Jong modular sofa, originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, presented here in a rare and sophisticated configuration upholstered with ...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam
$25,219
H 25.6 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
French decorated modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in MIlano, IT
French decorated modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s Modular sofa mod. Mah Jong composed of 12 square cushions, padded...
Fabric
$13,726 / 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
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
$49,237 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...
Fabric, Foam
$34,000
H 21 in W 228 in D 115 in
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Kenzo Takada
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular 22 piece sectional sofa designed in the mid 20th century by Hans Hopfer (German b. 1931). This special set measures 19 feet wide and featu...
Fabric, Foam
Mah Jong Sofa, Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Fully modular design allows for sofa to be set up as a sectional, a long sofa, or a conversation pit. A rare example in a textured, k...
Foam, Fabric
$14,411
H 35.44 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in France circa 1970. A very rare ...
Mohair, Velvet
$10,808 / set
H 23.63 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Voyage Immobile Modular Sofa by Studio Roche Bobois for Roche Bobois x Kenzo
By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary modular sofa from the "Voyage Immobile" collection, designed by Studio Roche Bobois in the 1990s - an iconic piece of contemporary design...
Fabric
$34,000 / set
H 21 in W 190 in D 115 in
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 2015
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed in the midcentury by Hans Hopfer. The dramatic sofa features Kenzo Takada (Japanese 1939-2020) and Missoni fabrics ...
Fabric, Foam
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Sectional Sofa in Red Velvet
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 'Mah Jong' modular sofa, velvet fabric, France, designed in 1971 'Mah Jong' modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for...
Velvet
Sold
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. Early edition reupholstered Mah Jong sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features mu...
Fabric
ROCHE BOBOIS „SERPENTINE“ SECTIONAL SOFA LEATHER, FRANCE 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Absolutely stunning and rare “Serpentine” sofa set by Roche Bobois, consisting of 7 elements and small decorative cushions in beautiful dark leather. The elements are very high-qual...
Leather, Wood
Sold
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. Early edition reupholstered Mah Jong sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple c...
Fabric
Sold
H 20.87 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Exclusive Velvet Edition Jean Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare plush velvet Haute Couture edition 'Mah Jong' sofa by Jean Paul Gaultier for Roche Bobois. Gaultier named the fabric design for the sofa Haute Couture. Most Jean Paul Gaultier sofa...
Fabric, Foam, Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
"Yoru" Mah Jong 12-piece sectional sofa in Kenzo Takada fabric, Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in amstelveen, NL
Yoru Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a customized mix of textiles by Kenzo Takada. it features multiple cushions that can be arrang...
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Sold
H 14.18 in W 112.21 in D 74.81 in
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 11-element sofa by H. Hopfer fabrics Missoni
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Milano, MI
gorgeous Mah Jong model modular seating set from Roche Bobois. This set produced in the early 2000s comes from prestigious residence and has never been used. the fabrics used are of ...
Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Sold
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
Sold
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 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
Roche Bobois Cream Leather Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the epitome of luxury and style - the Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois. This stunning piece features a sleek and modern design, perfect for any contemporary living space. C...
Leather
Rare modular lounge set "Refugio Due", by Roche Bobois, France, 1978
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
A rare and complete modular lounge set, model “Refugio Due,” designed and produced by Roche Bobois in the late 1970s. This striking ensemble evokes early 20th-century Art Deco aesthe...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sold
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 Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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