Ovalia

designed by Henrik Thor‑Larsen

Roche Bobois celebrates a design icon: the Ovalia armchair, created by Danish designer Henrik Thor-Larsen in 1968.

A true contemporary reinterpretation, the 2026 edition offers new possibilities for personalisation, with six exclusive shell colours, a wide selection of fabrics, as well as a footrest and coffee table specially designed to complement the armchair.

An exclusive medallion bearing the designer's name and the date of this edition authenticates each Ovalia armchair.

« Ovalia was designed as a protective cocooon. »

Henrik Thor-Larsen, designer.

Henrik Thor‑Larsen belongs to a generation of Scandinavian designers who, in the 1960s, explored new forms and possibilities in furniture design.

With Ovalia, unveiled in 1968, he created his most iconic work: a sculptural, technologically innovative armchair that epitomises the Space Age aesthetic.

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A contemporary reinterpretation

Entirely handcrafted in a dedicated workshop, Ovalia remains faithful to the spirit of the original design while adapting to contemporary lifestyles.

Conceived as an immersive, private space, the armchair features a discreet magnetic system that allows a smartphone to be attached to the inside of the shell, enabling users to enjoy audio or video content in an intimate setting.