Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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.

Creator: Hans Hopfer

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy

$22,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy

By Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer

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 Loveseats

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Silk, Velvet

Hans Hopfer 'Mah Jong' Sectional Sofa Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, France 1990s

$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 Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

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...

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1990s French Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Fabric

ROCHE BOBOIS 11 PiECE KENZO MAH JONG BY HANS HOPFER CORNER MODULAR SOFA SET

$13,582 / 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...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Upholstery

Mah Jong Sofa Missoni Fabrics by Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 21st C

$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 Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

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 Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Fabric, Foam

Roche Bobois Mah Jong Modular Sofa in Dedar Chenille (15 pieces)

$37,360

H 25 in W 37 in D 37 in

Roche Bobois Mah Jong Modular Sofa in Dedar Chenille (15 pieces)

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

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...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Upholstery

Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa

$12,800

H 25 in W 114 in D 75 in

Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

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...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Fabric, Foam

Stunning Mah Jong ‘Kenzo Takada’ sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

$26,219

H 29.53 in W 135.83 in D 40.56 in

Stunning Mah Jong ‘Kenzo Takada’ sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Mah Jong ‘Kenzo Takada’ - Hans Hopfer - Roche Bobois France Hans Hopfer Mah Jong 50th Anniversary Platform Composition in Kenzo Takada Fabrics for Roche...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Fabric

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

$35,115 / set

H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Marseille, FR

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Linen

Original MAH JONG SOFA by ROCHE BOBOIS, 1971

$18,724 / set

H 27.17 in W 149.61 in D 35.44 in

Original MAH JONG SOFA by ROCHE BOBOIS, 1971

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Modular sofa group, designed by Hans Hopfer. Roche Bobois, France, 1971. Beautiful large modular sofa with a mixture of components, hand-sewn rolled edge, quilted seat and back cu...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Wool, Velvet

Large-Scaled Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Modular 'Mah Jong' Sofa in Wool

$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 Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

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...

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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Wool

Roche Bobois Mah Jong Section Sofa by Kenzo Takada

$14,196

H 27.56 in W 136.23 in D 98.04 in

Roche Bobois Mah Jong Section Sofa by Kenzo Takada

By Kenzo Takada, Roche Bobois

Located in Rochester, England

The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa is a vibrant and versatile icon of modern design. Designed in the 1980s, this modular set allows for endless seating configurations, blending...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Fabric, Foam

Exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois - France

$49,161 / set

H 20.87 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in L 38.19 in

Exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois - France

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture edition Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Jean Paul Gaultier specially designed the fabrics for the Roche Bobois 'Mah Jong' sofa. The Ga...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Fabric, Foam, Bentwood

21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000

$5,453 / set

H 21.66 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in

21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

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 Loveseats

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Fabric

Previously Available Items

Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Gaultier Elevated Loveseat Set

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H 20.87 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in

Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Gaultier Elevated Loveseat Set

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mah Jong modular sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Loveseat Set. John Paul Gaultier Cotton suede fabric with iconic trompe l'oeil...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Textile

Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral Loveseat Set

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H 20.87 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in

Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral Loveseat Set

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Missoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mah Jong Modular sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral loveseat set. Extremely rare in Missoni’s iconic ‘Jersey’ print in the “beige"...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Textile

Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Gaultier Fangio Petrole Loveseat

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H 20.87 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in

Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Gaultier Fangio Petrole Loveseat

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mah Jong modular sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier loveseat set. Extremely rare John Paul Gaultier cotton suede fabric with iconi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Loveseats

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Textile

Hans Hopfer loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.

Hans Hopfer loveseats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of velvet and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hans Hopfer loveseats, although pink editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original loveseats by Hans Hopfer were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Hans Hopfer loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $22,720 and can go as high as $58,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $40,660.

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