Cinema Meets Design in Roche Bobois’ Collaboration with Pedro Almodóvar & Rossy de Palma.

The partnership between Pedro Almodóvar and Roche Bobois sparked organically when the acclaimed Spanish filmmaker featured several Roche Bobois pieces in his Golden Lion-winning film “The Room Next Door,” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. Portrait by Nico Bustos.

Rossy de Palma—Almodóvar’s longtime muse—also contributes her bold artistic vision through an exclusive capsule collection for Roche Bobois. Portrait by Javier Biosc.

Almodóvar transformed Roche Bobois classics with his signature colour palette in a limited-edition Milan Design Week launch.

Milan Design Week 2025 served up an unprecedented creative fusion as French furniture house Roche Bobois collaborated with legendary Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and his iconic muse Rossy de Palma. The collaboration marks the first time the acclaimed director has ventured into furniture design, bringing his distinctive cinematic palette and visual language to the world of interior objects.

Colour serves as the natural connection point between Almodóvar and Roche Bobois—both entities treat it not merely as decoration but as an essential emotional language. The director’s signature vibrant hues that have defined his cinematic universe now translate seamlessly into physical forms you can actually sit on.

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At the heart of the collaboration is a reissued Lounge sofa designed by Hans Hopfer, featuring iconic imagery from Almodóvar’s films.

The collaboration also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Roche Bobois’ iconic Bubble sofa by Sacha Lakic, with four new colourways personally selected by Almodóvar.

Adding another creative dimension, Rossy de Palma contributes her bold vision through an exclusive capsule collection.

At the heart of this collection is a specially reissued Lounge sofa designed by Hans Hopfer, featuring iconic imagery from Almodóvar’s films. Limited to just 50 pieces worldwide—each numbered and signed by the director himself—these pieces exist at the fascinating intersection of art, cinema and furniture design.

The collaboration also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Roche Bobois’ iconic Bubble sofa with four new colourways personally selected by Almodóvar. Designer Sacha Lakic’s sculptural piece now comes alive in hues that could have been lifted directly from scenes in “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown”, “Volver”, “High Heels”, or “Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!”

Adding another creative dimension, Rossy de Palma—Almodóvar’s longtime muse known for her distinctive presence both on-screen and in fashion circles—contributes her bold artistic vision through an exclusive capsule collection that embodies her theatrical flair and eclectic style.

Almodóvar at work in his studio in the lead up to Milan. Photos: Stevens Fremont.

“I am convinced that sitting on this sofa, walking on these rugs or just looking at these designs will breathe renewed optimism into everyone.”

The partnership was sparked organically when Almodóvar featured several Roche Bobois pieces in his Golden Lion-winning film “The Room Next Door,” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. This natural progression from set decoration to design collaboration underscores how seamlessly these creative worlds can intersect.

“To me, these pieces of furniture are far more than mere objects: they are pieces of life that carry a highly positive energy,” says Almodóvar. “I am convinced that sitting on this sofa, walking on these rugs or just looking at these designs will breathe renewed optimism into everyone.”

This collaboration exemplifies Roche Bobois’ commitment to blending design with other artistic pursuits while celebrating their shared passion for colour, emotion and creative boldness.

While the collection was officially unveiled at Milan Design Week 2025, Roche Bobois invites you to explore its collections at the Sydney showroom, offering you a chance to experience how the visual language of cinema translates into tangible, liveable art. Head to 2/1015 Pacific Hwy, Roseville, to experience the world of Roche Bobois firsthand, where French Art de Vivre meets bold creativity.

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[Images courtesy of Roche Bobois.]