Jean Paul Gaultier ‘Mah Jong’ sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France – circa 1971 | #S12438
Designer: Hans Hopfer
Manufacturer: Roche Bobois
Model: sectional modular sofa
Design period: 1970’s
Date of manufacturing: circa 1970
Size WDH in cm: 95x95x70 Seat height with two stacked seat cushions 39 cm. Single seat cushion height 19.5 cm.
Material: Fabric / Foam / Wood
Condition: Good. Discoloration and stains. One cushion has a few small tears on one of it’s sides. Some buttons have stains, but all the buttons with stains have been moved to one side of the cushions.
Price: On request
The Jean Paul Gaultier ‘Mah Jong’ sofa is a bold and vibrant statement piece that effortlessly combines fashion and function. Designed by the iconic designer Jean Paul Gaultier, this modular sofa pushes the boundaries of interior design with its avant-garde aesthetic and luxurious comfort. Featuring a striking mix of patterns, colors, and textures, the ‘Mah Jong’ sofa transforms any space into a playful and eclectic haven. Its versatile, modular design allows for endless customization, making it perfect for modern living rooms, lounges, or creative spaces. With its unmistakable style and high-quality craftsmanship, the Jean Paul Gaultier ‘Mah Jong’ sofa is not just a piece of furniture, but a true work of art.
Product info
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Very rare Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture edition Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois.
Jean Paul Gaultier specially designed the fabrics for the Roche Bobois ‘Mah Jong’ sofa. The Gaultier Mah jong pieces can be used in combination with other Mah Jong pieces such as the Missoni or Kenzo.
This sofa comes from a luxurious villa in the Côte D’Azure in Cannes, France.
The condition is good but has discoloration, stains and some wear (one of the seat cushions has a few tears on one of the sides, see images).
This listing includes:
– 12 seat cushions (amongst which the rare pink flower and the dollar cushion)
– 3 straight backs (2 with movable top)
– 2 corner backs
– 5 pillows in different variants
When Jean Paul Gaultier’s vision meets the creative savoir-faire of Roche Bobois, this gives rise to highly personal interpretations of the Mah Jong. The French designer reinvents and transforms his own trademarks. A poetic, sophisticated and slightly offbeat collection that effortlessly connects the worlds of fashion and design.
About the sofa:
Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa is an iconic model of the Roche Bobois collection and offers total freedom of form and function. Each cushion is entirely made and sewn by hand in a dedicated workshop. From simple elements, stacked or juxtaposed, the Mah Jong allows for infinite compositions.
Dressed in assertive fabrics, which match its design, the Mah Jong remains a reference of creativity and modularity. It is presented here in a combination of Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture fabrics.
Designer: sofa Hans Hopfer / fabric Jean Paul Gaultier
Manufacturer: Roche Bobois
Model: sectional modular sofa
Design period
Sofa: 1971
Gaultier fabric: 2011
Date of manufacturing: 21st century
Size WDH in cm: 97x97x53 Single cushion seat height 19 cm. / Seat height with two stacked seat cushions 38 cm.
Material: Fabric / Foam
Condition: Good. Discoloration and stains. One cushion has a few small tears on one of it’s sides. Some buttons have stains, but all the buttons with stains have been moved to one side of the cushions.
