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Roche Bobois Furniture

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.

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Vintage Dining Chairs with Leather Seats by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage dining chairs with leather seats by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s, Set of 6. Set of six chairs by Pierre Card...
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1970s Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

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:...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Travertine

Roche Bobois leather sectional
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A three piece leather sectional sofa by Roche Bobois. removable cushions with velco to secure them to the sofa frame. very comfortable.
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Leather

Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Missoni design by Hans Hopfer
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in OSS, NB
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Missoni design by Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Mah jong sofa consiting of 8 pieces of whom partially in Missoni fabric designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer. A mo...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Fabric

Pair Post Modern Half Round Section of Roche Bobois Green Leather Sofas 1983
By Roche Bobois
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Post Modern Half Round Section of Roche Bobois Green Leather Sectional Sofas 1983. Like 2 Loveseats as far as scale. Soft Green leather Can be used as a sofa or side chair or a full circle fun sofa...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Roche Bobois Hans Hopfer Vintage Informel Cognac Aniline Leather Lounge Chair
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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 Roche Bobois Furniture

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Upholstery, Foam, Leather

Very rare Mah Jong 'Private Collection' by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Extremely rare and stunning Mah Jong! Roche Bobois created this one-of-a-kind sofa for a special client in a custom yellow/gold fabric. The choice of the vibrant yellow/gold fabric ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Fabric

Postmodern "Brooklyn" sideboard by Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This postmodern “Brooklyn” sideboard, designed by Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois in the 1980s, is a prime example of the Frasurbane style, blending urban design sensibilities with a ...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Glass, Plexiglass, Cherry

Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mah Jong Composition Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, Italy 2018
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Malibu, US
Beautiful 2018 Mah Jong sofa upholstered in Missoni fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971 featuring chaise lounge cushion. Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Fabric, Foam

Dining Table Set by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s, Set of 6
By Roche Bobois
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Dining room set by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s. Black lacquered wood set consisting of four chairs, a table and a sideboard. The table has an extendable glass top (extensio...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Original "Super Lounge" sectional sofa from Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Very rare to find model of sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, made in France in the 1980s. Called "Super Lounge", this is a one-of-a-kind sectional sofa composed of 12 units that can be arranged as you wish, like the Mah Jong sofa from the same manufacturer. 4 folding backrest...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

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.
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1980s French Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Marble

Roche Bobois Marble Double Pedestal Cocktail Table, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Austin, TX
Architectural and elegant polished marble double pedestal "eye" shape cocktail table by Roche Bobois. Symmetrical top with full bullnose profile edge nests inside of two panel bases ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Marble

Dining Room Table by Jean Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois 1980s
By Jean Claude Mahey, Roche Bobois
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality French design 1980s square luxury dining room table by Jean Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois. This fantastic tabl...
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1980s French Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Smoked Glass, Walnut

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...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Acrylic

eye catching roche bobois chest of drawers / room divider
By Roche Bobois
Located in Munich, DE
elegant and eyecatching sideboard or chest by famous french company roche bobois. mirrored walnut burlwood with 14 drawers. very well made and with real back - can be used as a room ...
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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Brass

Large Sideboard in Solid Elm by Luigi Gorgoni Edited by Roche Bobois 1980
By Luigi Gorgoni, Roche Bobois
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Large sideboard designed by Luigi Gorgoni and edited in 1980 by Roche Bobois. Entirely in elm, composed of 4 doors, a large central drawer with a nice top carved at the ends of air...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Elm

Papillon sideboard by René Bouchara for Roche Bobbois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buxton, GB
Sideboard by René Bouchara for Roche Bobbois. number 92/400 Born in Paris and educated in New York, René Bouchara imagined a sideboard which evoked imag...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Plywood

Lacquered Table with Top Glass by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Square table by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s. Black lacquered wood structure, glass top, various woods borders. It can be exten...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Convertible Coffee Table by Roche Bobois, Black Lacquer, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary convertible french designer sofa table or coffee table, circa 1970s. Design: Paul Michel for Roche Bobois Black high-gloss piano lacq...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Metal

Lacquered Cabinet with Shaped Wood by Pierre Cardin
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Elegant sideboard characterised by two side doors and a central sliding glass. The cabinet is lacquered black, the central glass is smoked black. It features a precious layered wood ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Roche Bobois Mid Century Burlwood Dining Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Countryside, IL
Roche Bobois mid-century burlwood dining table. This table measures: 79 wide x 47 deep x 29 inches high with chair clearance of 27 inches. ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Metal

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...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Suede, Beech

French Coffee Table by Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in L'Escala, ES
This coffee table by Roche Bobois is produced in France during the 1970s. Rectangular with four large chrome and black lacquered wood leg and a dark smoked glass top. In excellent...
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Mid-20th Century French Roche Bobois Furniture

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Chrome

Lucite Side Table Cart Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rome, IT
Side table cart in smoked Lucite designed by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois. Made in France in the 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Luigi Gorgoni Pour Roche Bobois, Coffee Table in Elm, 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Luigi Gorgoni, attributed to. Roche Bobois, edited by. Coffee table in blond elm, square shape. Italian work realized in the 1980s.  
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1980s French Vintage Roche Bobois Furniture

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Elm

1990s Set of 2 Nightstands Walnut Stained Cherry and Black Lacquer, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
Two convex and concave nightstands manufactured in the early Nineties by Sormani for Roche-Bobois. Top, bottom and drawers' front are in light waln...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Outdoor Lounge Armchair Bel Air Collection Design by Sacha Lakic
By Roche Bobois, Sacha Lakic
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Lounge armchair Bel Air model design by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois composed of a tubular structure in epoxy lacquered metal and recycled fiber resin and hand braided (supplied with...
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Early 2000s French Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Metal

Mah Jong Composition Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, Italy 2019
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Malibu, US
Wonderful Mah Jong sofa upholstered in Missoni fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971. The Mah Jong sofa is an iconic model of the Roche Bobois collections offerin...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Fabric

Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France 2010
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Malibu, US
Beautiful Mah Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971. Manufactured in 2010. The Mah Jong sofa is an iconic model of the Roche Bobois collections offering total f...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Fabric, Foam

Roche Bobois Eclipse Four-Seater Sofa, Purple Velvet
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
Designed by Roche Bobois, this Eclipse sofa is a timeless design. The slimline frame sits on wooden block feet, giving the illusion that the sofa is floating above the floor. N...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Roche Bobois Furniture

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Velvet

'Mah Jong' Living Room Set by Jean Paul Gaultier for Roche Bobois, Signed
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large 22-piece living room set designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, is called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa with fabric and leather selections by Jean Paul Gaultier. Signed with Roche Bobois / Jean Paul Gaultier labels and repeat fabric. Included in this set are twenty two (22) pieces in total which include 12 square seat cushions (which also function as large ottomans and can be stacked), 4 straight backs, 2 corner backs, and 4 throw pillows. Unique to this set, which is quite rare, of the twenty two total pieces, two are light blue leather cushions with two light blue leather seat backs. The best part of this set is that you can mix and match the cushions and seat backs to make any style arrangement you wish, and create a customized room which you can change as frequently as your heart desires... you can create small and large sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs and ottomans using the cushions and seat backs. We also have other large Mah Jong sets available which can be combined with this set, if desired. Contact us for more details. Ideal for all kinds of uses... consider this set for a large screening room, den or living room, bedroom seating, entertainment room, commercial uses such as a hotel or boutique lounge, you can even spread the pieces around the house and put some in a large walk-in closet / dressing room, kids room, classroom or training room, and for those limited on space in an apartment - you can stack the cushions and then spread them out when you have company. A great way to make the most of space by keeping versatile with this Roche Bobois Mah Jong seating system. Originally designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer the 'Mah Jong' seating system is as iconic today as it was then. Here is what Roche Bobois has to say about this design and the designer: Painter, sculptor, designer... Hans Hopfer designed sofas that are, for many, the indisputable “signature” of Roche Bobois’ collections. In the 1970s, Hopfer’s innovative and informal approach to comfort had a profound influence on the way people furnished and arranged their living space. In 1971, he created the Mah Jong, a sofa based on the total freedom of function and form. Starting with three basic elements that can be combined or stacked, the Mah Jong allows limitless options of composition. It can be an armchair, sofa, lounge chair or bed; a space in which to rest, to play or to lounge. It encourages experimentation and breaks the rules of formal living, reflecting the nonconformist era in which it was born. Avant-garde when first created, iconic today, and “dressed” by Missoni Home, Kenzo Takada and Jean Paul Gaultier, this “free form” modular seating is the reference point for fully modular and creative design. This large Mah Jong sectional sofa system by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Use this set to create sofa sections, settee sections, easy chair sections, ottomans and chaises, even a large daybed or room sized night-bed using...
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2010s French Modern Roche Bobois Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

Roche Bobois furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Roche Bobois 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 Roche Bobois furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Roche Bobois were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, and Charles Dudouyt. Prices for Roche Bobois furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $61,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,477.
Questions About Roche Bobois Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Roche Bobois makes furniture in several different locations. Most pieces come from factories located in Italy, France and Portugal, but the brand does occasionally work with manufacturers in other Western European countries. You'll find a selection of Roche Bobois furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Roche Bobois is a manufacturer of luxury furniture founded in 1960. The company operates from headquarters in Paris, France, and runs showroom locations around the world. Sofas, lighting and decorative accessories are among the brand's most acclaimed items. Shop a range of Roche Bobois on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Roche Bobois is famous for producing luxury furniture. During the 1960s, the furniture maker became well known for pieces that captured the essence of minimal and modernist Scandinavian design. The brand is also famous for its collaborations. Since its inception, Roche Bobois has worked with many internationally renowned architects and designers on its collections, among them Paola Navone and Vladimir Kagan, as well as fashion designers such as Missoni and Emanuel Ungaro. Find a selection of Roche Bobois furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Roche Bobois in a number of ways. One option is to buy directly from the brand by visiting one of their showrooms. Although you can browse the company's entire collection on their official website, Roche Bobois does not sell furniture online. Some reputable online platforms do carry the brand. You'll find a variety of Roche Bobois furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Roche Bobois, say "Rowsh bow-BWAA." The furniture brand's name pays tribute to the two families who founded it. "Roche" is the surname of the Roche family. "Bobois" comes from "Au Beau Bois," the name of the first furniture shop run by the Chouchan family. Shop a collection of Roche Bobois on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No individual person or corporation owns Roche Bobois. The company is public and traded on the Euronext Paris exchange under the initials RBO. As a result, shareholders claim ownership of the company. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Roche Bobois furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To properly clean a Roche Bobois sofa, follow the care instructions provided with the piece. The brand produces a cleaning product for their leather sofas and provides a bottle at the time of purchase. You can buy more directly from the brand. Find a variety of Roche Bobois sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Roche Bobois does have sales. Specifically, the luxury furniture manufacturer usually discounts items twice per year in the winter and spring. Throughout the year, you may find their pieces available for reduced prices on some reputable online platforms, as well. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Roche Bobois.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Roche Bobois Edito chair is a signature upholstered armchair created by the French furniture company Roche Bobois. The piece has a minimalist modern aesthetic with a barrel back and understated sloping arms. It comes in a variety of colors. You'll find a range of Roche Bobois chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, Roche Bobois is a luxury brand. Since its founding, Roche Bobois has worked with many internationally renowned architects and designers on its collections, including Paola Navone and Vladimir Kagan, as well as fashion designers such as Missoni and Emanuel Ungaro. The company is known for its use of premium materials and for the superior craftsmanship that has long characterized its furnishings. Explore a diverse assortment of Roche Bobois furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Roche Bobois sectional sofa normally does not require much assembly beyond fitting the frames of the individual pieces together. The procedure to follow varies. Consult the instructions provided with the sectional or contact the company for advice. You'll find a variety of Roche Bobois sectionals on 1stDibs.

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