Mah jongComposition matelot jean paul gaultier

Design Hans Hopfer

Hans Hopfer designed the Mah Jong in 1971, with an innovative and uncomplicated approach to comfort which had a profound impact on interior design. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to be able to freely adapt in function and form. Each cushion is made by hand in a dedicated workshop, using the same methods as an Haute Couture workshop.

Modular seating by element, upholstered in fabric Jean Paul Gaultier.
Endless combinations, including seat cushions (95 x 95 x H.19 cm), straight backs and corner units (H.53 cm), and lounge chair units (159 x 95 x H.19 cm).
Padded elements, stitched by hand. Adjustable backs with manual mechanism, and small cushions available as an option.

Manufactured in Europe.

Composition as shown (not including cushions) in Jean Paul Gaultier fabric:
4 elements (2 seats with corner backrests, 1 seat with straight backrest and 1 simple seat) in patterned Rayure Matelot fabric, col. Navy and plain Off White.
2 elements (1 seat with straight backrest and 1 simple seat) in patterned Carré Bleu fabric, col. Navy and plain Off White.

This product has been identified as eco-designed by our quality assessment tool that was developed in collaboration with the FCBA*:
it has been evaluated using eight criteria corresponding to each stage of its life cycle.

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The Roche Bobois Mah Jong 3D allows you to create, customise, and visualise the iconic Mah Jong sofa from Roche Bobois Paris in 3D and Augmented Reality.

Design

Hans Hopfer

In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong lounge sofa, Roche Bobois’s most recognised and iconic design. The freedom of form that this fully modular low seating system allows broke the design mould and encouraged a completely new way of organising living spaces. Upholstered in simple plain fabrics at the beginning, today it is ‘dressed’ by some of the world’s finest couturiers.