Mah Jong sofa covered with Missoni fabrics
Cover Mah Jong sofa covered with Missoni fabrics
Mah Jong sofa covered with Missoni fabrics

Celebrity-favoured design brand debuts its first store in Kuala Lumpur - the biggest in South East Asia

Beloved by luxury lovers and design connoisseurs alike, Roche Bobois finally reaches Malaysian shores with a flagship store in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Established by Jacques Roche and Jean-Claude Chouchan, Roche Bobois brings with it over six decades of unrivalled craftsmanship and innovation in contemporary furniture design. A brand distinguished by its commitment to pushing the boundaries of luxury living, the brand has a presence in 45 countries, boasting over 250 showrooms, including 125 corporate-owned locations.

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Elevating design

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The Mah Jong sofa collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier
Above The Mah Jong sofa collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier
The Mah Jong sofa collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier

At the core of Roche Bobois’s allure lies its iconic collections, which transcend conventional design boundaries. These range from the revolutionary Mah Jong sofa, born in 1971 under the creative genius of Hans Hopfer, to the sleek Bubble sofa envisioned by designer Sacha Lakic, and the vibrant Bombom collection crafted in collaboration with Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, Roche Bobois.

With every piece meticulously handcrafted to perfection, Roche Bobois exemplifies a harmonious blend of form and function, inviting individuals to immerse themselves in a world of unparalleled luxury and comfort.

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Star quality

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The graceful curves of the Bombom sofas
Above The graceful curves of the Bombom sofas
The graceful curves of the Bombom sofas

Fans of Roche Bobois can count amongst them celebrities like Wu Chun, Susan and Robert Downey Jr.

From Wu Chun’s sprawling estate in Brunei adorned with extravagant amenities, including a two-story water slide, to the Downeys’ sustainable sanctuary, artfully designed to embody their commitment to environmental consciousness, Roche Bobois projects epitomise luxury living in its myriad forms.

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The grand reveal

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Bubble sofa by Sacha Lakic
Above Bubble sofa by Sacha Lakic
Bubble sofa by Sacha Lakic

 The Kuala Lumpur showroom, which spans approximately 10,000 sq ft, occupies a sprawling ground-floor space of Forest Furniture on Jalan Maarof, Bangsar. Launching in May, the showroom will offer the latest Roche Bobois collections in an elegant and sophisticated setting.

Be the first to experience the uniqueness of Roche Bobois at 265 & 267, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, tel: +60 17-887 0783 For more information, follow Roche Bobois Malaysia on Instagram and Facebook or visit their website  

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Photography: Roche Bobois

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Jennifer Choo
Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, Tatler Malaysia
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Jennifer Choo is Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, covering architecture, interior design, and art across Asia. Based in Malaysia, she oversees regional content on luxury residential design and contemporary art collections. Legally trained but choosing to pursue her passion for design, she previously led notable design publications and worked as an interior stylist and art consultant for property developers, design firms, and private clients.