Hans Hopfer Furniture
German
German designer and artist Hans Hopfer had a profound impact on furniture design that still guides the choices we make about our spaces today. Affectionately dubbed “seating landscapes,” Hopfer’s forward-looking collections of inviting, modular low-profile seating, such as the widely revered Mah Jong sofa for Roche Bobois, allowed for optimal customized arrangements in one’s living room, an innovation that reshaped relaxation at home in a significant and lasting way.
Hopfer designed modern furniture for a manufacturer in Nuremberg during the 1960s. He met Phillippe Roche in 1970 and began his collaboration with the Roche Bobois company. 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 Roche Bobois during the decade included one of its most enduring and well-known pieces — the Mah Jong sectional sofa created by Hopfer in 1971. 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 with its plump cushions. Inspired by a tile-based game that originated in China, the Mah Jong has been in production since its debut. It is still handmade in a workshop in Italy today.
Composed of low seating elements and large cushions, Hopfer’s Mah Jong sofa has seen some high-profile fabric updates by Missoni, 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.
Primarily a sculptor and painter by trade, Hopfer worked and lived between Buenos Aires, Nuremberg and Paris. In addition to the work he did for Roche Bobois — which included his Informel armchairs and sofas — he also created modular furniture for the Wiener Werkstatte, a collective of artists and designers born from the Vienna Secession art movement in Austria during the early 20th century.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Hans Hopfer lounge chairs, armchairs and sofas.
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Creator: Hans Hopfer
Mah Jong Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Kenzo Missoni 21 Piece Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Iconic Mah Jong sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois featuring Kenzo Takada and Missoni fabric. The mid-century sofa was designed in France and consists...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Pair of Hans Hopfer 'Why Not' Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs for Molinari
By Molinari, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cognac leather lounge chairs for Molinari from acclaimed German designer Hans Hopfer. Hopfer also designed the celebrated 'Mah Jong' Sofa System for Roche Bobois - the compan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Leather
21thC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Elevate a living space with this stunning desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah-Jong 24 pieces Sectional Sofa in Missoni Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Seattle, WA
A substantial 24 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in Missoni Home Fabric, produced August 2020. The set is in excellent condition, with very light fabri...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric, Foam
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 12-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, 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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Cotton, Satin, Velvet
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah-Jong 18 pieces Sofa in Kenzo Takada Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada, Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
A substantial 18 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in Kenzo Takada Fabric. The set is in good condition, with light fabric wears on a few pieces. No rips...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric, Foam
Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Missoni & Kenzo Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eleven piece modular Mah Jong Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s. This example was manufactured in 2017. Fabrics are mostly Missoni with a few by Kenzo. ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Upholstery
Mah Jong sofa in rust brown chenille by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
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...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah-Jong Sofa in Missoni and Kenzo Fabric
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
A 12 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in a mix of Missoni and Kenzo fabric. The set is in good condition, with fabric wears on a few base pieces. No ri...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Stunning Paysage or Landscape XL modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois.
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Paysage I Landscape XL sofa - Hans Hopfer - Roche Bobois
Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ or ‘Landscape’ modular sofa. The new reupholstery was carried out with careful consideration for the original stitching and overall character of this beauty.
Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978;
This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging relaxation. Its name translates to "Landscape" in French, reflecting its organic contours and design. Created by Hans Hopfer, renowned for his signature Mah Jong and Dromadaire sofas...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Bouclé
Modernes Roche Bobois Sofa Mah Jong Couch Hans Hopfer bunt
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4-teiliges Mah-Jong Sofa von Hans Hopfer zum Verkauf an. Es besteht aus zwei Rückenlehnen Modulen und zwei quadratischen Sitzkissen. Das Design stammt vo...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Roche Bobois “Paysage” sofa landscape in beige velvet by Hans Hopfer, 1974
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
“Paysage” Sofa by renowned designer Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, designed in 1974.
Designed with delicate lines reminiscent of flower petals, this sofa embodies elegance and sophistication, which invites you to relax. The name “Paysage” is translated to “Landscape” in French, following its organic lines and design.
This specific design by Hans Hopfer, who is perhaps best known for his iconic Mah Jong and Dromadaire sofa...
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1970s Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Velvet, Wood
21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elevate a living space with this stunning designer “Mah Jong” modular sofa suite by Roche Bobois. The set consists of two seat cushions, and two backrests. The layout of the sofa mak...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elevate a living space with this stunning designer “Mah Jong” modular sofa suite by Roche Bobois. The set consists of eight seat cushions, and four backrests. Perfect for any lounge,...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
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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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
1st Edition 'Mah Jong' Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the 1st Edition 'Mah Jong' sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois — a timeless masterpiece of modern design and luxurious comfort. The fabric is still strong but the Mohair...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric, Mohair, Foam
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte
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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1970s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Leather
Mah Jong Lounge Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early first edition of Mah Jong lounge chair designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971. Single seat that easily converts into...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
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...
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Early 2000s French Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
French colorful modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in MIlano, IT
French colorful modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s
Modular sofa mod. Mah Jong composed of 12 square cushions, padded ...
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Early 2000s French Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, lounge chair, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
This substantial lounge chair as part of the 'Croissant' sofa is designed by Hans Hopfer for Ro...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
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 ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Mohair, Velvet
Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ modular sofa. The new fabric type and color closely resemble those of the original cluddy velvet upholstery. Additionally, the original sketches and the purchase receipt is available. The reupholstery was carried out with careful consideration for the original stitching and overall cluddy character of this beauty.
Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978;
This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging relaxation. Its name translates to "Landscape" in French, reflecting its organic contours and design. Created by Hans Hopfer, renowned for his signature Mah Jong and Dromadaire sofas...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Velvet
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois
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. Features multiple cushions that can be arranged in endless number of ways Mix and match and stack (or don’t) at your leisure! This set includes four square cushions (paprika, orchid, crimson and stripes) as well as two adjustable height straight backs (purple corduroy and floral). Also included are a set of 5 Missoni cushions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Silk, Velvet
Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Roche Bobois in France.
Designed by Hans Hopfer.
This is the 1st Version of Mah Jong from the 70ties.
It is very rare.
The f...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Upholstery, Fabric
XXL Roche Bobois Mah Jong by H. Hopfer Missoni Kenzo fabric - 27 pieces
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Milano, MI
Very nice XL Mah Jong modular sofa in the Missoni and Kenzo Home fabric with 2 corners! 27 piece seats 3 lifting backrest 7 fixed
Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Cotton, Velvet
Stunning XXL Mah Jong 'Missoni Home' fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice XL Mah Jong modular sofa in the Missoni Home fabric with 4 corners! 30 pieces!
Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France.
Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971, the Mah Jo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Missoni Kenzo Sofa by H.Hopfer set of 20 cushions/seats
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Milano, MI
Multicolored modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois In 1971. The Couch claims total freedom of form, function and color, all embellished with Kenzo and Missoni Fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Cotton, Velvet
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa in Custom Upholstery, Set of 12
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design classic.
Comprising twelve pieces, all of the pieces will be covered in custom uph...
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1970s French Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Kenzo and Missoni fabrics
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Milano, MI
this version of the mah Jong sofa from Roche Bobois is outfitted with the luxurious Kenzo and Missoni fabrics that make it the most luxurious version of this sofa model
Excellent con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Cotton, Velvet
Roche Bobois Hans Hopfer Vintage Informel Cognac Aniline Leather Lounge Chair
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Roche Bobois armchair Lounge Chair Model Informel in cognac brandy soft aniline leather.
Design by Hans Hopfer in the late 70ties.
Original l...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Upholstery, Foam, Leather
Set of Vintage Kenzo for Roche Bobois Throw Pillows
By Hans Hopfer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
For sale is a set of beautiful vintage pillows that were once part of a beautiful Mah-Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer, edited in partnership by Kenzo Takada of the famed fashion house, KENZO.
Kenzo's input on the Mah-Jong sofa had a major Japanese inspiration as the designer used prints and patterns found on traditional Japanese kimonos used in the Noh theatre.
Each pillow is beautifully composed of floral fabrics of different compositions / materials, intersected by trim banding and additional stripe fabrics. Knife edge style with a zipper underneath to have the pillow covers professional cleaned when necessary. Each pillow is tagged with the label reading, "Kenzo Maison...
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1970s Italian Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Fabric
Informel Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. We have another available in different condition if interested. Made in France. Quilted cotton with foam structure. Extremely rare in USA. Cotton cover zips off for easy cl...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Cotton
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' lounge chair, leather, Austria, design 1972
Stunning and sizable lounge chair designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...
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1970s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture
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Leather
Hans Hopfer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans Hopfer furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hans Hopfer furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Hans Hopfer were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Studio Simon, Guglielmo Veronesi, and Adriano Piazzesi. Prices for Hans Hopfer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $61,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $24,112.
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Questions About Hans Hopfer Furniture
- How is the Mah Jong sofa made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.