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Hans Hopfer Furniture

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German designer and artist Hans Hopfer had a profound impact on furniture design that still guides the choices we make about our spaces today. Affectionately dubbed “seating landscapes,” Hopfer’s forward-looking collections of inviting, modular low-profile seating, such as the widely revered Mah Jong sofa for Roche Bobois, allowed for optimal customized arrangements in one’s living room, an innovation that reshaped relaxation at home in a significant and lasting way. 

Hopfer designed modern furniture for a manufacturer in Nuremberg during the 1960s. He met Phillippe Roche in 1970 and began his collaboration with the Roche Bobois company. 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, and it also offered plush lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini.

Bold works from Roche Bobois during the decade included one of its most enduring and well-known pieces — the Mah Jong sectional sofa created by Hopfer in 1971. 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 with its plump cushions. Inspired by a tile-based game that originated in China, the Mah Jong has been in production since its debut. It is still handmade in a workshop in Italy today. 

Composed of low seating elements and large cushions, Hopfer’s Mah Jong sofa has seen some high-profile fabric updates by Missoni, 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. 

Primarily a sculptor and painter by trade, Hopfer worked and lived between Buenos Aires, Nuremberg and Paris. In addition to the work he did for Roche Bobois — which included his Informel armchairs and sofas — he also created modular furniture for the Wiener Werkstatte, a collective of artists and designers born from the Vienna Secession art movement in Austria during the early 20th century. 

On 1stDibs, find vintage Hans Hopfer lounge chairs, armchairs and sofas.

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Creator: Hans Hopfer
Hans Hopfer Castell Modular Ottoman Set, Multicolor Upholstery, 1960s
Hans Hopfer Castell Modular Ottoman Set, Multicolor Upholstery, 1960s

Hans Hopfer Castell Modular Ottoman Set, Multicolor Upholstery, 1960s

By Josef Hoffmann and Konrad Schindel for Wiener Werkstatte, Hans Hopfer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Hopfer's innovative Castell modular ottoman system showcases the designer's revolutionary approach to functional furniture for Wiener Werkstätte. These two interlocking pieces f...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Marseille, FR

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Linen

1st Edition Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois c.1975
1st Edition Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois c.1975

1st Edition Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois c.1975

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Lutz, FL

Iconic First Edition Mah Jong Modular Sectional Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France c.1975. Upholstered in the original multi tonal blue knit fabric with threads of ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 2015
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 2015

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 2015

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed in the midcentury by Hans Hopfer. The dramatic sofa features Kenzo Takada (Japanese 1939-2020) and Missoni fabrics ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric, Foam

Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa

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...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric, Foam

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Marseille, FR

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Linen

Mah Jong 33 piece sofa by Hans Hopfer in Missoni / Kenzo fabric for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong 33 piece sofa by Hans Hopfer in Missoni / Kenzo fabric for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong 33 piece sofa by Hans Hopfer in Missoni / Kenzo fabric for Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in fabric by Missoni and Kenzo Takada. The 2 brown cushions in the video are not included in...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces

Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric, Foam

Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972
Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972

Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Lyon, FR

Rare Modular “Player” Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, Early 1970s A rare and iconic modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1972. Upholstered in supple black ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Leather

Exceptional XL Mah Jong ‘Sonia RykieL’ sofa 2011 by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Exceptional XL Mah Jong ‘Sonia RykieL’ sofa 2011 by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Exceptional XL Mah Jong ‘Sonia RykieL’ sofa 2011 by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Mah Jong Modular Sofa – Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois (Sonia Rykiel Edition, 2011) Striped Satin & Jacquard Couture Edition with Matching Rug When haute couture met radical modular d...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy

By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Silk, Velvet

Mah Jong Roche Bobois 11-element sofa by H. Hopfer fabrics Missoni
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 11-element sofa by H. Hopfer fabrics Missoni

Mah Jong Roche Bobois 11-element sofa by H. Hopfer fabrics Missoni

By Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer

Located in Milano, MI

gorgeous Mah Jong model modular seating set from Roche Bobois. This set produced in the early 2000s comes from prestigious residence and has never been used. the fabrics used are of ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Cotton, Satin, Velvet

Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather

Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather

By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972 Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...

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1970s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Leather

Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois

Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in amstelveen, NL

Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in France circa 1970. A very rare ...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Mohair, Velvet

Roche Bobois Eighteen Piece Mah Jong Set
Roche Bobois Eighteen Piece Mah Jong Set

Roche Bobois Eighteen Piece Mah Jong Set

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Basildon, London

The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sofa, a design icon by Hans Hopfer, epitomises modular versatility and luxurious comfort. The set showcases Roche Bobois' signature patterns, creating a har...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Foam, Upholstery

Rare Hans Hopfer 'Super Lounge' Sofa for Roche Bobois - France 1970s
Rare Hans Hopfer 'Super Lounge' Sofa for Roche Bobois - France 1970s

Rare Hans Hopfer 'Super Lounge' Sofa for Roche Bobois - France 1970s

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Very rare “Super Lounge” sectional sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. This model is very similar to the Mah Jong sectional sofa by Hans Hopfer but much rarer. A Sculptural Icon o...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Bentwood

Mah Jong Roche Bobois 8-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics
Mah Jong Roche Bobois 8-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics

Mah Jong Roche Bobois 8-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics

By Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer

Located in Milano, MI

gorgeous Mah Jong model modular seating set from Roche Bobois. This set produced in the early 2000s comes from prestigious residence and has never been used. the fabrics used are of ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Cotton, Satin, Velvet

21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000
21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000

21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Elevate a living space with this stunning designer “Mah Jong” modular sofa suite by Roche Bobois. The set consists of two seat cushions, and two backrests. The layout of the sofa mak...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Stunning XXL Mah Jong 'Missoni Home' fabric  by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Stunning XXL Mah Jong 'Missoni Home' fabric  by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Stunning XXL Mah Jong 'Missoni Home' fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Very nice XL Mah Jong modular sofa in the Missoni Home fabric with 4 corners! 30 pieces! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971, the Mah Jo...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Mid-Century Hans Hopfer 'Castell' Modular Sofa, Knoll Fabric, Five Pieces
Mid-Century Hans Hopfer 'Castell' Modular Sofa, Knoll Fabric, Five Pieces

Mid-Century Hans Hopfer 'Castell' Modular Sofa, Knoll Fabric, Five Pieces

By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Hopfer designed the Castell modular seating system for Wiener Werkstätte, exemplifying the Austrian approach to flexible furniture design during the Mid-Century period. The syst...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Upholstery

Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978

Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ modular sofa. The new fabric type and color closely resemble those of the original cuddly velvet upholstery. Additionally, the original sketches and the purchase receipt is available. The reupholstery was carried out with careful consideration for the original stitching and overall cluddy character of this beauty. Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978; This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging relaxation. Its name translates to "Landscape" in French, reflecting its organic contours and design. Created by Hans Hopfer, renowned for his signature Mah Jong and Dromadaire sofas...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Velvet

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte Modular 'Castell' Sofa with Side Tables
Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte Modular 'Castell' Sofa with Side Tables

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte Modular 'Castell' Sofa with Side Tables

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa and tables, glass, metal, fabric, ash, Austria, design 1972, later production Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by ...

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1970s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000
21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000

21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Elevate a living space with this stunning designer “Mah Jong” modular sofa suite by Roche Bobois. The set consists of eight seat cushions, and four backrests. Perfect for any lounge,...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Set of Vintage Kenzo for Roche Bobois Throw Pillows
Set of Vintage Kenzo for Roche Bobois Throw Pillows

Set of Vintage Kenzo for Roche Bobois Throw Pillows

By Hans Hopfer

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

For sale is a set of beautiful vintage pillows that were once part of a beautiful Mah-Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer, edited in partnership by Kenzo Takada of the famed fashion house, KENZO. Kenzo's input on the Mah-Jong sofa had a major Japanese inspiration as the designer used prints and patterns found on traditional Japanese kimonos used in the Noh theatre. Each pillow is beautifully composed of floral fabrics of different compositions / materials, intersected by trim banding and additional stripe fabrics. Knife edge style with a zipper underneath to have the pillow covers professional cleaned when necessary. Each pillow is tagged with the label reading, "Kenzo Maison...

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1970s Italian Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, lounge chair, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s This substantial lounge chair as part of the 'Croissant' sofa is designed by Hans Hopfer for Ro...

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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' Sectional Sofa
Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' Sectional Sofa

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' Sectional Sofa

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972 Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte. Th...

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1970s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Leather

Informel Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Informel Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Informel Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. We have another available in different condition if interested. Made in France. Quilted cotton with foam structure. Extremely rare in USA. Cotton cover zips off for easy cl...

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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Cotton

Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' lounge chair, leather, Austria, design 1972 Stunning and sizable lounge chair designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...

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1970s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Leather

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...

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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Hans Hopfer Furniture

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Fabric

Hans Hopfer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Hans Hopfer furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hans Hopfer furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Hans Hopfer were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Studio Simon, Guglielmo Veronesi, and Adriano Piazzesi. Prices for Hans Hopfer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $61,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $24,112.
Questions About Hans Hopfer Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Mah Jong sofa is made as a modular sofa, with separate pieces that can be arranged to create a seating solution that uniquely suits a space. Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, it features three differently shaped pieces that allow you to stack and arrange them however you like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Mah Jong sofas from top sellers.