40 years of l’art de vivre
Roche Bobois, a world leader in high-end furniture design
and distribution, celebrates its 40-year presence in the U.S.
"Boundless creativity and an unerring focus on international growth help define Roche Bobois’ position as a truly global lifestyle brand: a brand that encapsulates the best of French style, craftsmanship and ‘art de vivre’," says CEO Gilles Bonan.
With 13 store openings in 2013 and 12 planned for 2014, the international dimension has never been bolder or more ambitious. Via its network of 250 showrooms in more than 45 countries, Roche Bobois has extended its distinctive French aesthetic, in all its diversity, to every corner of the world.
These are the values that have contributed to the success of Roche Bobois in the United States for 40 years. Since opening its first showroom in 1974 on Madison Avenue, Roche Bobois has attracted an ever-expanding American clientele through a network of 30 stores.
Backed by the originality of its design, the quality of its manufacturing and the extent of bespoke options, Roche Bobois is able to offer individual clients a design solution to suit their specific demands. This is made possible by a network of long-established European manufacturers whose specialist skills and techniques have been honed over generations – and also by longstanding partnerships with talented designers like Cédric Ragot, Ora Ito, Sacha Lakic, Christophe Delcourt and the duo of Roberto Tapinassi & Maurizio Manzoni, and with fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Sonia Rykiel Maison and Missoni Home. These special relationships enable Roche Bobois to venture farther in its quest for excellence – and to maintain its position at the forefront of trends in interior design.
To celebrate its 40th year of presence in the United States, Roche Bobois is revisiting a few masterpieces. See below.
l Seventies Chic
’70s
The wall unit’s clean lines dialog
harmoniously with the tailored yet
cozy silhouette of the Lobby sofa,
the geometrical shapes of the
G3 cocktail table
and oh so '70s of nest tables,
blending into a sleek and chic
'70s ambiance.
2014
LOBBY SOFA
design by Cédric Ragot,
2014
Large three-seated sofa.
Inside upholstered in
Saddle leather. Outside
upholstered in Trendy wool.
Seat and backrest in high
density foam. "Gun metal" varnished cradle-style base.
l Seventies Pop
’70s
Lower seats, relaxed forms, bright colors of pop:
all revolutionary ideas that defined a decade
and introduced a new way of living. The Dromadaire
modular designed in 1974 symbolizes this notion
of comfort without conformity that has become
Roche Bobois’ trademark over the past four decades.
Drawing on these values, 2014 sees the introduction
of Sacha Lakic’s playful modern Bubble sofa.
DROMADAIRE
design by Hans Hopfer,
1974
2014
BUBBLE
design by Sacha Lakic,
2014
This new design brings to mind a basket of balloons
into which one can imagine throwing oneself.
Tight and well-rounded, and entirely made by hand,
it is available in three colors and has the option
of a matching footstool. Its creation necessitated
the development of an entirely new fabric,
with the special feature of stretching in both directions.
This exclusive fabric is made up of a black jersey,
guaranteed to hold its shape,
onto which is applied a honeycomb wool
with an incredibly soft feel.
Sofas upholstered in
Techno 3D fabric (exclusive to
Roche Bobois). Completely
hand-made. Bi-density structured
foam seat and backrests. Solid
wood frame.
l About Roche Bobois
Roche Bobois is a world leader in high-end furniture design and distribution. The company launches two collections of furniture and accessories a year, thus mobilizing the creativity of dozens of international designers, artisans and European manufacturers. In 2013, the company counted 250 showrooms in more than 45 countries. This clear and targeted strategy for international development is set to be accelerated in 2014 with a program of at least a dozen new stores planned, including Portland, Ore.; Lima, Peru; Mumbai, India; Bucharest, Romania and Busan in South Korea.
More information: roche-bobois.com
Gille Bonan, CEO
l Come celebrate at Roche Bobois Scottsdale
