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.
Jean-Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
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...
Fabric, Foam
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...
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois Sideboard in Solid Elm
By Roche Bobois, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, sideboard, solid elm, France, 1980s The Italian designer and architect Luigi Gorgoni designed furniture pieces for Roche Bobois since the mid 1970s. ...
Elm
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 ...
Fabric
White Lacquer and Brass Sideboard by Jean Claude Mahey, 1980s
By Jean Claude Mahey, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous sideboard white lacquer and brass elements designed and handcrafted by French designer Jean-Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois, 1980. This features brass detailing around the dra...
Brass
Nautil Two Seater Sofa by Cedric Ragot for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Cedric Ragot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by acclaimed French industrial designer Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois in 2013, this sculptural three-seater sofa blends contemporary form with luxurious materials. Known for...
Fabric, Leather
Mah-Jong Sofa Set by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 12 Pieces
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, 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 Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, 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
Original Roche Bobois Leather Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Original Roche Bobois Sofa, most likely Buffalo Leather, black wood legs, down filled cushions, cushions attached with zippers. Great quality. Please see all pictures, no damages, no...
Leather
$35,974 / set
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...
Linen
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
Coffee table with bar, by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Paul Michel
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous sliding coffee table with integrated bar, designed by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s. Mirrored central base in subtly pink-tinted smoked glass, with a lacquered...
Mirror, Wood
Hans Hopfer 'Mah Jong' Sectional Sofa Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, France 1990s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Wien, AT
In 1971, Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong Sofa for Roche Bobois: a system of fully modular floor units that champion complete freedom of form and function. Avant-garde at the time of...
Fabric
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
Michel Dumas 1970s Smoked Plexiglass Planter for Roche Bobois, Aluminum
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural planter designed by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois during the 1970s showcases the era's fascination with innovative plastics and sleek, modern forms. Crafted from smoked pl...
Aluminum
1980 Contemporary Golden Sculpture Maison Roche-Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1980 Contemporary Golden Sculpture Maison Roche-Bobois Composed of a sculpture in resin with a golden patina, in the molecular spirit, set on a rectangular base in black marble.
Marble
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Michel Dumas Chess Set with Original Board, France, circa 1970 Designed by renowned French designer Michel Dumas and retailed by Roche Bobois, this striking chess set is a ...
Metal, Aluminum
A Pair Of Burr Elm End Or Side Tables By Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
A square almost cubed set of end or side tables in well configured Burr Elm. Possibly by J C Mahey or another similar designer for Roche Bobois. Tables are in good condition and ver...
Elm
$35,974 / set
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...
Linen
$1,469Sale Price / item|30% Off
Postmodern Design XL Armchair by Roche Bobois, France 1980's
By Roche Bobois
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern French Design XL Square Fauteuil Armchair Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, made in France 1980's. Salmon pink alcantara suede leather with darker stained beech wooden...
Suede, Beech
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Roche Bobois Sideboard Credenza from Dining Set Offered in Other Listings
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois Sideboard Credenza from Dining Set Offered in Other Listings Offered for sale is a Roche Bobois server credenza made in France that is part of a full dining set. The c...
Wood
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
By Roche Bobois, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
This sculptural wave-shaped cabinet was designed by Emilio Rossi and produced by Sormani for the prestigious French brand Roche Bobois in Italy in the early 1990s. An exceptional exa...
Wood
Limited Mah Jong 50 Year platform edition by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Roche Bobois Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer 50 Year Anniversary Platform Edition (2021) Kenzo Takada Edition on Asymmetrical Architectural Platform Base Designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer, th...
Fabric
Roche Bobois Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red and Patterned Upholstery
By Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roche Bobois, pair of armchairs, fabric, chrome, France, 1970s These rare and wonderfully constructed chairs by Roche Bobois feature a solid construction of solely round shapes. The...
Chrome
Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Corner Sofa 4 Seats 12 Elements
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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
$2,730Sale Price|30% Off
Roche Bobois Floating Steel Console Black Bronze Finish & Travertine Top 1980
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois Minimalist console table in steel with floating Travertine top. The Steel has a black & bronze finish and the beige Travertine Top is...
Travertine, Steel
Roche Bobois Maurice Barilone Murano Glass Dining Table, Paris Signed
By Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois Maurice Barilone Murano Glass Dining Table, Paris, Signed Offered for sale is a Murano art glass dining table by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois Paris c2000. A beaut...
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Multi-Sectional Suede Couch by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bold and stylish Italian multisectional sofa upholstered in vibrant orange suede, manufactured by Roche Bobois. Featuring modular design for versatile seating configurations, clean...
Suede
French Rattan & Elm Buffet Cabinet, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan and elm credenza buffet. Two doors and two drawers. Typical design of the 1970's, this side cabinet has been made by Maugrion for Roche-Bobois. Maugrion "Le Rotin Prest...
Rattan, Elm
Rare Hans Hopfer 'Super Lounge' Sofa for Roche Bobois - France 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
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
1970s Acrylic Record Trolley by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: France Designer: Michel Dumas Manufacturer: Roche Bobois Era: 1970s Materials: Acrylic Measurements: 33.5" wide x 19.75" deep x 19" tall Condition: In excellent origi...
Acrylic
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
Marcel Wanders for Roche Bobois Large Montgolfiere Sofa
By MARCEL WANDERS, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic sofa designed by Marcel Wanders studio for Roche Bobois. The Montgolfiere sofa measures over 9 feet long and features round armrests inspired by the 18th century French Montgo...
Metal
Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois Floor/ceiling shelf/Bar (Claustra) 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Aluminum and smoked acrylic elements Measures : 106x37cm H:248cm (Variable) Materials : Aluminium - Acrylic Michel Ducaroy was a French designer born in 1925. He became renowned fo...
Aluminum
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...
Fabric
Florence Knoll Dining Table for Roche Bobois - 1960s
By Roche Bobois, Florence Knoll
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Measures : 188x107,5cm H:73,5cm Materials : Arabescato marble - Chrome This magnificent table was designed by pioneering American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll. She crea...
Marble, Chrome
Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s lounge chairs. The green leather is in very good ...
Leather, Ultrasuede
"Omega" magazine rack by David Lange, Roche Bobois plexiglass, 1970
By Roche Bobois, David Lange
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 40.5x29cm H:30.5cm Materials : Plexiglass - golden metal Vintage plexiglass magazine rack designed by David Lange for Roche Bobois in th...
Brass
Roche Bobois ‘Informel’ Two-Seater Sofa – Original Natural Leather Upholstery
By Roche Bobois
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A rare and elegant two-seater ‘Informel’ sofa by Roche Bobois, retaining its original natural leather upholstery in a sophisticated steel gr...
Leather
Vladimir Kagan "Comete" Chair for Roche Bobois
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a fantastic "Comete" lounge chair by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France circa 2003. The circular seating element features a removable two-tone red fabric cover and roun...
Fabric
$8,993 / set
Roche Bobois set of lounge chairs French 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Diest, BE
Roche Bobois modular set of 4 lounge chairs, 1970s design in the style of Jacques Charpentier. A rare set of modular lounge chairs by Roche Bobois, dating from the 1970s. Upholstere...
Chrome
$15,500 / item
Dining Chairs by Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois
By Luigi Gorgoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of six dining chairs by Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, France 1970's Wonderful patina to brown leather with contrast stitching detail along backrest. Angular solid elm wood fr...
Leather, Elm
Speed Up Coffee Table by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, 2005
By Roche Bobois, Sacha Lakic
Located in Paris, FR
Speed Up Coffee Table by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, 2005 Design by Sacha Lakic - coffee table - Roche Bobois. Dimensions: 150 cm x 75 cm, height: 40 cm. Materials: black glas...
Glass, Resin
$18,587 / set
1st edition Mah Jongh sofa by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Original first edition Mah Jong sofa cushions by Roche Bobois, reupholstered in rich green leather. This iconic modular seating system, originally designed in the early 1970s, is kno...
Aluminum
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
A Lacquered JAPANESE Style COFFEE TABLE by ROCHE & BOBOIS ALDO TURA France 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious coffee table, of a Japanese inspiration, Post-Modern, Memphis, Constructivist, geometric structure of two, terrace-like overlapping trays in lacquered wood: ...
Wood, Lacquer
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
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 ...
Fabric
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
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
Pair of Nightstand Tables Bedside Cabinets Rattan & Massive Elm circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Labrit, Landes
French bedside cabinets nightstand of 1970s rattan and massive elm. One drawer and one niche on each side table. Typical design of the 1970's, this nightstandes have been made by ...
Rattan, Elm
Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
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 ...
Leather
Roche Bobois Lounge Armchair in Original Green Patinated Leather – circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very comfortable lounge chair by Roche Bobois, France / Italy – circa 1970. The leather has nice patina with normal signs of age and use. No tears or holes. The chair is labeled Roch...
Leather
$4,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian Black Lacquer Dining Room Conference Chairs
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set 6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian black lacquer dining conference chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
Wood
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Lucite and Chrome Umbrella Rack Stand, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michel Dumas Creations designed this stunning modernist Lucite and chrome umbrella stand for Roche Bobois. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The tall, geometric shape boast...
Chrome, Metal
$22,704Sale Price|30% Off
Roche Bobois Eighteen Piece Mah Jong Set
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sofa, a design icon by Hans Hopfer, epitomises modular versatility and luxurious comfort. The set showcases Roche Bobois' signature patterns, creating a har...
Foam, Upholstery
French modern white ceramic floor lamp with green leaf by Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern white ceramic floor lamp with green leaf by Roche Bobois, 1980s White ceramic floor lamp with glossy finish. The structure rep...
Ceramic, Fabric
Roche Bobois Coffee Table in Travertine, France, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Teardrop shaped travertine coffee table by Roche Bobois, France, circa 1970. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Roche Bobois Country: France Model: Coffee table Material:...
Travertine
A Pair of French White Leather Cantilevered Lounge Chairs, C. 1970, Labeled Roch
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sleek cantilevered lounge chairs features creamy white leather upholstery and a minimalist steel frame, exemplifying the modern design ethos of the 1970s. Labeled by Roc...
Steel
$30,698Sale Price / set|20% Off
Very rare Vagues/Waves modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Vagues’ or ‘Waves’ modular sofa. The new reupholstery was carried out with careful consideration for the original stitching and overall character of this beauty...
Fabric