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.
Browse an ever-expanding inventory of Roche Bobois sofas, armchairs and more on 1stDibs.
Hans Hopfer 'Mah Jong' Sectional Sofa Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, France 1990s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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...
Fabric
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
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
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...
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
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
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
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
Roche Bobois 'Nuage' Red Leather Swivel Chair by Tapinassi & Manzoni, Signed
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 'Nuage' swivel lounge chair was designed by Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni for Roche Bobois and exemplifies the playful sculptural aesthetic that has become a h...
Metal
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...
Upholstery
H 37 in W 30 in D 38 in
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrom...
Chrome
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
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
H 25 in W 114 in D 75 in
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
H 36 in W 27 in D 40 in
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
An early production adjustable lounge with retractable footrest. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950. Branded. Features finely carved walnut, re...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
H 38.25 in W 33.25 in D 38.5 in
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design. Designed c. 1950s, this example produced c. 1970. Features finely carved walnut, reuph...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
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...
Silk, Velvet
H 20 in W 226 in D 76 in
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare and iconic 20th century 'Mah Jong' modular sectional sofa designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer (Germany b. 1931) for Roche Bobois. The sofa is finished in an incredible blend of Ke...
Fabric, Cotton, Foam
H 35 in W 32 in D 36 in
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair, Aubergine, Directional, 1990's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
An iconic wingback lounge ~ designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1990s arrived here in its original grey-aubergine microsuede, and honestly? The OG colorway hits differe...
Bouclé
H 28 in W 116.5 in D 68.5 in
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
H 26 in W 34 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Cantilevered Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Cantilevered Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin 1970s This pair of lounge chairs feature an L-shaped cantilev...
Steel, Chrome
H 27 in W 30 in D 31 in
Pair of Vintage Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of vintage Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs on castors. These chairs feature chrome wrapped bases. One of the chairs retains it's original t...
Fabric
H 37 in W 32 in D 37 in
Roche Bobois Two-Tone Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-tone leather lounge chair and ottoman for Roche Bobois c.1980s, France. The chair and ottoman cushions are finished in a black leather with a cognac leather contrast that encases...
Leather
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong lounge chair in Missooni fabric, Roche Bobois
By Missoni, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah lounge chair/chaise lounge. Upper cushion by Missoni. This Mah Jong Chair brings iconic design into any space. Upholstered in Missoni’s signature woven fabric, it ...
Cotton, Velvet
H 30 in W 36 in D 36 in
Roche Bobois Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Roche Bobois saddle leather chairs, circa, late 1970's. The pair are incredibly stylish French chairs in the manner of Hermes, with wonderful proportions and are covered in...
Chrome
H 24.02 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Exceptionally rare XL Voyage Immobile ‘Carpe Diem’ sofa by Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Experience this spectacular XL Voyage Modular Sofa, designed for endless possibilities. This sofa is part of the 'Les Voyages' collection, which was introduced in the 1990s in respon...
Fabric
H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair Vintage Roche Bobois Gray Leather Club Lounge Chairs - Art Deco Streamline
By Roche Bobois
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite pair of low slung streamlined moderne or art deco style leather lounge chairs by Roche Bobois, France circa early 2000s. Striking silhouette and opulent comfort. The full g...
Leather
H 24.02 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Rare Voyage Immobile ‘Carpe Diem’ sofa by Studio Roche Bobois for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Envision a modular sofa crafted for ultimate customization. The "Carpe Diem" fabric exudes a bohemian, Ibiza-inspired charm, balancing relaxation with sophistication. Featuring a dyn...
Fabric
H 29.92 in W 47.24 in D 44.88 in
2023 Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois Bubble Lounge Arm Chair in Blue Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Sacha Lakic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bubble Arm Chair, originally designed by Sacha Lakic in 2014. This particular example was produced by Roche Bobois in Italy in 2023. This piece is comprised of a wooden fra...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
H 35.75 in W 33.25 in D 26 in
2023 Cecile Maia Pujol for Roche Bobois Lady B Lounge Arm Chair Tissue Butterfly
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Lady B. Arm Chair, originally designed by Cecile Maia Pujol in 2019. This particular example was produced by Roche Bobois in France in 2023. The chair...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
H 36.5 in W 32 in D 24 in
Vintage Roche Bobois Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Roche Bobois
Located in Round Rock, TX
Handsome Roche Bobois (France c. 1980s) leather lounge chair and ottoman featuring a thick leather in contrasting black and cognac with visible stitch work. A very nice combination o...
Leather
H 36 in W 40 in D 36 in
Pair Vintage Post Modern Roche Bobois Black Leather Lounge Chairs, France 1990s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite pair of vintage post modern leather lounge chairs by Roche Bobois, France circa late 1980s. Striking silhouette and opulent comfort. The full grain black leather has aged t...
Leather
H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair Vintage Post Modern Roche Bobois Black Leather Lounge Chairs + Ottomans
By Roche Bobois
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite pair of vintage post modern leather lounge chairs with ottomans by Roche Bobois, France circa late 1980s. Striking silhouette and opulent comfort. The full grain black leat...
Leather
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Very rare Mah Jong ‘Sonia Rykiel’ lounge set by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great Mah Jong modular sofa in the limited ‘Sonia Rykiel ’ fabric. Matching set. A very rare find on the second hand market. It is no longer available in the current collection. De...
Fabric