The Roche Bobois brand has long been synonymous with stylish, high-quality seating — including sofas, lounge chairs, sectional sofas and more — that possesses an enticing French flair.
Founded in Paris in 1960 by the families Roche and Chouchan after discussions that materialized at a furniture fair in Copenhagen, the company grew exponentially in the subsequent decades. The firm’s name, Roche Bobois, derived from Au Beau Bois, the name of the showroom where the Chouchans had been selling furniture on Boulevard de Sébastopol in Paris. The newly minted Roche Bobois began initially as an importer of Scandinavian furniture to the French capital. Following a national advertising campaign in Elle magazine, their offerings became a huge success. It didn’t take long for the company to shift toward producing their own contemporary furniture line.
In the 1970s, as cable television programming expanded into more homes, furniture manufacturers prioritized the production of living room couches and lounges, and Roche Bobois debuted their sofa-centric Les Contemporains collection. The brand’s celebrated seating over the years has included everything from creative mid-century modern armchairs to leather loveseats produced in the 1980s and more. One of its best-selling furniture designs has been the modular Mah Jong sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971.
Composed of low seating elements and large cushions, the Mah Jong sofa has been in production since its debut and has seen some high-profile fabric updates by 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. Worldwide, over 500,000 Mah Jong cushions have been sold, and Roche Bobois has expanded globally since its founding to open more than 200 stores in 50 countries.
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Day Bed by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and versatility - the Day Bed by Roche Bobois. This stunning piece is the perfect addition to any living space, offering both comfort and style. Cr...
Fabric
Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Chrome
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H 23.63 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Voyage Immobile Modular Sofa by Studio Roche Bobois for Roche Bobois x Kenzo
By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary modular sofa from the "Voyage Immobile" collection, designed by Studio Roche Bobois in the 1990s - an iconic piece of contemporary design...
Fabric
Leather and Brass studded Day bed
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional fully reclinable brass studded daybed in a rich brown cognac leather. The daybed has two extendable arms, with four adjustable gradients for each arm. The daybed can ...
Brass
Day Bed In Wicker, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Day Bed In Wicker, 1970s Product Details Dimensions: 200 W x 68 H x 93 D cm The mattress/cushion is not included, the price refers to the daybed without the cushion. If you are inte...
Metal
Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial day bed handcrafted in mahogany with an adjustable, mechanical caned back and seat, having c...
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Day Bed by A R P & Blue Fabric
By A. R. P.
Located in New York, NY
An early French Architectural Mid-Century Modernist sofa / daybed by A.R.P. Atelier de Recherche Plastique and with a fabric color. The sofa / divan presents a pure 1960 architectura...
Steel
French Mid-Century Day Bed by Christian Durupt for Meribel
By Christian Durupt
Located in London, GB
A pine mid-century day bed attributed to Christian Durupt for Meribel Ski station. France, c1960s. Upholstery looks to be original, it remains...
Pine
Antique Victorian Day Bed
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique Victorian day bed in the manner of Holland & sons with a button back and of good scale resting on fine turned legs ending on ceramic castors, will require recovering.
Upholstery
ASYM Day Bed - Modern Asymmetrical Day Bed in Cream Boucle
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the Asym Day Bed, a stunning piece of furniture designed to add elegance and sophistication to your living space. With its asymmetrical design elements, this day bed is b...
Upholstery
Sintra Contemporary Day Bed by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Daybed. Customer fabrics fabric quantity: 1.7 m Lelievre Upholstery in image.
Velvet
Museum Quality Rare Antique Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique teak day bed from the island of Madura. The patina on the wood is stunning. Circa 1900. The length of the arm is 48.5 and hand carved...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Bonacina Day Bed, 1959
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Bed with Steel Springs. Fitted with hand made mattress, by the Charles Beckley Company. The mattress is covered in Indigo dyed fabric and comes dresse...
Steel
Modernes Roche Bobois Sofa Mah Jong Couch Hans Hopfer bunt
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 113.39 in D 113.39 in
French Postmodern Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in MIlano, IT
French postmodern Modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s Iconic Modular sofa mod. Mah Jong composed of 10 square cushions...
Fabric
Post Modern Roche Bobois Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Newly reupholstered post-modern sofa by Roche Bobois. The overstuffed vintage couch features: a fun pattern in cream, blue and sage green 100% cotton, soil resistant fabric; deep and...
Cotton, Wood, Down
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H 21.26 in W 157.49 in D 157.49 in
French Postmodern Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in MIlano, IT
French postmodern Modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s Iconic modular sofa mod. Mah Jong composed of 20 square cushions, pa...
Fabric
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H 17 in W 88 in D 33 in
Jean Paul Gautier Red Tartan Velvet Roche Bobois Profile Lounge Chair, Chaise
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Paul Gautier red tartan velvet Roche Bobois profile lounge chair, chaise. Profile is a timeless model designed by Roberto Tapinassi & Maurizi...
Textile
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H 26.75 in W 43.5 in L 26.75 in
Chaise Lounge or Daybed in Brown Leather with Cushion by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chaise lounge in brown leather with cushion by Roche Bobois. Hollywood Regency style at its finest come this Pace Furniture purchased chairs by Bobois. This piece was purchased by th...
Leather