Roche Bobois doesn't follow French taste. It sets it. Two Paris families merged in 1960, came home from Copenhagen converted to clean Scandinavian lines, and built a maison that now dresses its sofas in Jean Paul Gaultier and Missoni. Every Roche Bobois piece here is an original, authenticated and restored in London, then delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Roche Bobois, French Design Since 1960
Roche Bobois began in 1960, when two Paris families joined forces: the Roches, Philippe and François, on the rue de Lyon, and the Chouchans of Au Beau Bois, the store that gave the name its second half. A shared trip to the Copenhagen fair had converted both to the clean lines of Scandinavian furniture, and together they brought that sensibility into French homes, pioneering furniture franchising as the company grew across Europe and the world.
The brand's signature is collaboration. Roche Bobois has long handed its pieces to haute couture fashion houses and to leading designers. Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo Takada and Missoni sit among the couturiers; Sacha Lakic, Ora Ito, Marcel Wanders, Christophe Delcourt and Stephen Burks among the designers. The result is a catalogue of iconic pieces, led by Hans Hopfer's Mah Jong, the modular floor sofa from 1971, and Sacha Lakic's Bubble.
New, a Roche Bobois Mah Jong runs from around £5,000 for a smaller set to well over £30,000 for the largest, with showroom lead times to match. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated, restored in London where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, often at around half the new price. Design doesn't depreciate. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk on furniture built to be lived on. Browse the originals.
Roche Bobois: frequently asked questions
What is Roche Bobois?
Roche Bobois is a French furniture house founded in Paris in 1960, when the Roche and Chouchan families merged two stores. Known for art de vivre and bold colour, it works with haute couture fashion houses and leading designers, and sells through showrooms around the world. Its best-known piece is the Mah Jong, the modular floor sofa created by Hans Hopfer in 1971.
Who designs for Roche Bobois?
Roche Bobois is built on collaboration. Couturiers including Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo Takada and Missoni have dressed its sofas, while designers such as Sacha Lakic, Ora Ito, Marcel Wanders, Christophe Delcourt and Stephen Burks shape the furniture itself. That mix of fashion and furniture design is what gives the brand its distinctive, colour-forward character.
What is the Mah Jong sofa?
The Mah Jong is Roche Bobois's most iconic piece, a modular floor sofa created by Hans Hopfer in 1971. It has no fixed shape: interchangeable cushions stack and align into endless configurations, from a low lounge to a large corner. Over the years it has been covered in fabrics by Kenzo Takada, Jean Paul Gaultier and Missoni, which is part of why it has never dated.
Where can I buy authentic, pre-owned Roche Bobois in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Roche Bobois in the UK. Every piece is checked against the real thing, restored in London where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days. You buy from one company, not a private seller, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial behind it. Stock changes often, since each original is one of one.
How much is Roche Bobois, new versus pre-owned?
New, a Roche Bobois Mah Jong runs from around £5,000 for a smaller set to well past £30,000 for the largest, with showroom lead times of several weeks. A pre-owned original at REHAUS, authenticated and restored, typically costs around half that and arrives in 1 to 5 days. The difference reflects buying the original second time around, not a discount on a copy.
Is pre-owned Roche Bobois worth buying?
Yes. Roche Bobois is built to a high standard, and pieces like the Mah Jong are designed to be re-covered and reconfigured rather than replaced, so a well-kept original lasts. Every piece at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and backed by the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial. You own the original design with reduced risk.
How is Roche Bobois delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each original is one of one, a piece is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy Roche Bobois from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never copies or reproductions. Every Roche Bobois piece is authenticated, restored to a high standard in London, and delivered fast across the UK. You get the real design, the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial, from one company that stands behind the piece.
