The famous French design house Roche Bobois, long known for its avant garde approach to furniture and design with its iconic pieces such as the Mah Jong and Bubble sofas, portraying playfulness produced by precision, is celebrating 20 years of another iconic collection, Speed Up. This anniversary collection takes the restrained, yet dynamic lines inspired by the full throttle feeling induced by the automotive industry, and dips it into cool waters. It is giving modern day Miami Vice vibes as your eye is compelled to follow constrained curvatures and elevated materials.
“Speed Up embodies the boldness and creativity that have always defined Roche Bobois. Fueled by his passion for technology and organic design, Sacha Lakic’s vision sparked a timeless collection. Twenty years after its design, it remains a reference that expresses our commitment to creating pieces that stir up emotion.”
-Éric Amourdedieu, Executive Director of Roche Bobois
Roche Bobois: Speed Up 20 Anniversary Collection
Seemingly designed with Collins Avenue in mind, it is drenched in pure white and saturated blues that make you feel like you can jump deep into the blue. It’s a palette that immediately induces fantasies of hot sand, a hotter sun and an array of glistening, tanned personalities whose smiles come easily. After surfing the waves and the social scene in the plus hundred Fahrenheit, perfect summer days end in the craving for crisp coolness and sinking into the safety of considered curves. A much-deserved moment of selfcare when living life in the fast lane.
Roche Bobois: Speed Up 20 Anniversary Collection
“To mark the 20th anniversary of the Speed Up collection, my focus was not on nostalgia, but on showcasing the essence of the design. The pieces have kept the sculpted, taut lines rooted in their DNA, while revealing greater precision and sensuality. Each piece is a functional sculpture where the materials highlight the movement.”
