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Hans Hopfer Sofas

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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
Jean-Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Jean-Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Jean-Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An iconic and chic Jean Paul Gaultier edition Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer (Germany b. 1931) for Roche Bobois. The dramatic 21st century sofa features excl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Hans Hopfer Sofas

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Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C
Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C

Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C

By Kenzo Takada, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An iconic and rare 21st century Mah Jong "Composition Natsu-Kenzo Takada" sectional modular sofa with gilt beech wood platforms. The Natsu sofa was commissioned in 2021 to mark the 5...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Sofas

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Fabric, Foam, Beech

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Kenzo Takada, Roche Bobois

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Sofas

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Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White 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 Sofas

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

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...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Sofas

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Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

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 Sofas

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Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972
Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972

Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Lyon, FR

Rare Modular “Player” Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, Early 1970s A rare and iconic modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1972. Upholstered in supple black ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Sofas

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

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 Sofas

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

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 eight seat cushions, and four backrests. Perfect for any lounge,...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Hans Hopfer Sofas

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Located in amstelveen, NL

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Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972

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Original Roche Bobois Mah Jong Ecksofa Hans Hopfer Missoni Modul

Original Roche Bobois Mah Jong Ecksofa Hans Hopfer Missoni Modul

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Berlin, DE

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Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Kenzo & Missoni for Roche Bobois, Set of 25 Pieces

Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Kenzo & Missoni for Roche Bobois, Set of 25 Pieces

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Located in Traversetolo, IT

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Mah Jong 34 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental iconic 20th century Mah Jong sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. The colorful and festive mid-century modern sofa was designed and constructed in Fran...

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Hans Hopfer sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Hans Hopfer sofas 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 sofas, although pink editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Hans Hopfer were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Jacques Charpentier, and Roche Bobois. Prices for Hans Hopfer sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,272 and can go as high as $61,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $37,100.