Indian Carpet, Roche Bobois, 1990's
About the Item
- Creator:Roche Bobois (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Length: 118.12 in (300 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Brussels , BE
- Reference Number:
Roche Bobois
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, while also offering pieces like the chic Bambole two-seater — boasting soft duvet cushion covers — designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. 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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Brussels , Belgium
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
- Carpet/ Tapestry With Dragonfly by Serge Lessage, Roche BoboisBy Roche BoboisLocated in Brussels , BEVery beautiful carpet that can work as a tapestry on a wall. Gorgeous colours.Category
Mid-20th Century French Caucasian Rugs
MaterialsFabric
- Roche Bobois "Kyoto" Carpet by Coco Hellein (Hand-Tufted Rug in New Zealand WoolBy Roche BoboisLocated in Brussels , BERoche Bobois "Kyoto" carpet by Coco Hellein (Hand-tufted rug in New Zealand wool).Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
MaterialsWool
- "Speed Up" coffee Table by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, 2005By Sacha LakicLocated in Brussels , BESacha LAKIC, designer passionate about cutting-edge technologies, has created ambitious designs for futuristic motorcycles and automobiles. In 2005, he created the "Speed Up" collect...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsGlass
- Sideboard by Jean Claude MaheyBy Roche Bobois, Jean Claude MaheyLocated in Brussels , BEExtremely elegant and refined sideboard with highly qualitative wood and brass details.Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Sideboards
MaterialsWood, Elm
- "Sophia" Bookends by Franck Robichez, Contemporary, 1990Located in Brussels , BE"Sophia" contemporary Bookends by Franck Robichez, 1990.Category
1990s Belgian Bookends
MaterialsSteel
- 'Jamaica' Stool by Pepe Cortés for Knoll International, Spain, 1990sBy Pepe CortésLocated in Brussels , BE1 Modern bar stools by Pepe Cortés, Knoll/Amat 3 disponibles.Category
1990s Spanish Stools
MaterialsMetal
- Indian Agra CarpetLocated in San Francisco, CAThis square Indian Agra carpet was woven in the end of the 19th century when India was a part of the British Empire. Most Agra carpets from this period are known for their persianate...Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Indian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Indian Agra CarpetLocated in Port Washington, NYMeasures: 8.2 x 10. Agra rugs are the most highly sought after of the 19th century antique Indian rugs today. Agra rugs were extremely well made heavy durable rugs and are conside...Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Agra Indian Rugs
- Indian Agra CarpetLocated in Port Washington, NYAgra rugs are the most highly sought after of the 19th century antique Indian rugs today. Agra rugs were extremely well made heavy durable rugs and are considered the best of Indian ...Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
MaterialsWool
- Antique Indian Agra CarpetLocated in Closter, NJThe city of Agra, located in the Uttar Pradesh state in northern India, is universally recognized as the home of the Taj Mahal. Carpet production was introduced to this area on a gra...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
MaterialsWool, Cotton
- Antique Indian Sharistan CarpetLocated in Closter, NJThe city of Amritsar, in the Punjab region in northwest India, began producing carpets in the 19th Century when Kashmir was annexed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Kashmir was a major weav...Category
Early 20th Century Indian Kashan Indian Rugs
MaterialsWool, Cotton
- Antique Indian Agra CarpetLocated in Closter, NJThe city of Agra, located in the Uttar Pradesh state in northern India, is universally recognized as the home of the Taj Mahal. Carpet production was introduced to this area on a gra...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
MaterialsWool, Cotton