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Jean Paul Gaultier Goes Glam for Roche Bobois

by Nicholas Tamarin | Friday, June 11, 2010 | 12 Comments

Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Roche Bobois Chariot

While he might be best known for his outlandish fashion designs—Madonna’s early 90’s cone-bra being the prime example—Jean Paul Gaultier has a different sort of fall collection this year—a beautiful new furniture line for his fellow Frenchmen at Roche Bobois.

The furniture outfit enlisted the infamous fashion designer to create the new pieces, called Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Roche Bobois Paris, to commemorate its golden 50th anniversary. The haute couturian did not disappoint either, creating a progressive collection of furniture that would make the Material Girl proud.

Jean Paul Gaultier Roche Bobois Mah Jong Couture

Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Roche Bobois Mah Jong Matelot Sailor

Above: Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Roche Bobois Mah Jong Couture featuring Lace, Kiss, Dollar Bill, Tatoo, Calligraphy, and Scarf patterns; below: Mah Jong Sailor

He started by reworking famed, and recently deceased, German designer Hans Hopfer’s iconic Mah Jong sofa, itself created for Roche Bobois in the 1970’s. Gaultier paid tribute to the master by keeping the modular seating’s shape but updating it by swapping out its hippie-chic upholstery for the striped-canvas Sailor, a nautical number that draws one of his favorite themes.

Gaultier also came up with six other upholstery options for the arrangement, with names like Dollar Bill, Tattoo, and Kiss. He didn’t stop there though—Roche Bobois is also rolling out storage units, screens, seats, and other furnishings by Gaultier in time for the fall fashion season—talk about Blond Ambition.

Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Roche Bobois Bed

Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Roche Bobois Trunks featuring Dizainier and Storage Chest

Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Roche Bobois Wardrobe

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12 comments

CCSArchitect

Posted Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 12:14 am | Permalink

He's done a great job joining the two brands. Very unique pieces indeed. Well done!
Cynthia C. Spray, AIA
Architect Owner at CCS Architecture and Interior Design
Joan Blumenfeld

Posted Monday, June 14, 2010 at 03:11 pm | Permalink

Stick to clothing, Jean Paul!
JB, NYC
Mary

Posted Monday, June 14, 2010 at 03:19 pm | Permalink

yecchhh!
ilanel

Posted Monday, June 14, 2010 at 07:07 pm | Permalink

i'd expect it from a first year's design student
designing only

Posted Monday, June 14, 2010 at 07:38 pm | Permalink

it is BAD design
Interiorsbydesign

Posted Friday, July 9, 2010 at 02:01 am | Permalink

The Collection is certainly unique.
the storage designs are interesting – particularly the Wardrobe – simple mobile storage – it certainly has the potential to lead to many more such welcome creative ideas – traditional wardrobes have become soooo boring – ocuupying maximum space & sight area – this light casual look is really welcome!
Vanshri
Interiors by Design
MakemyInteriors.com
Modern Sofas

Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 01:54 am | Permalink

Those collections are great especially the Roche Bobois Chariot.
Edward Lent

Posted Monday, October 18, 2010 at 04:39 pm | Permalink

I wouldn’t expect anything less. I do wonder how someone might look sitting upon some of this furniture. More concerning is, what exactly could they they wear?
Francesco

Posted Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 02:23 pm | Permalink

An ideal prototype as “fin de siecle” bordel. They sent invites to costumers for special events in many RB Italian shops. But it was crazy since i got it the same day. This line will change the costumers target for RB, i m sure our prime minister Berlusconi will appreciate the JPG style.
Christopher Callen

Posted Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 05:04 am | Permalink

What FUN!
San Francisco Interior Designer

Posted Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 09:32 pm | Permalink

I really want to like his pieces because he’s a great fashion designer, but I just can’t get on board with those rolling club chairs. It makes me think of a Segway in your living room. Not so good.
Kristen B.

Posted Monday, October 17, 2011 at 09:11 am | Permalink

Pour Roche Bobois Chariot looked very nice. I never thought that this is a furniture because I thought it is a wheelchair. Pour Roche Bobois Bed looked impressive with its stunning bedsheets.

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