Ropp

The story of the company Ropp starts in 1869 when cherry wood pipes were becoming very popular among smokers. The company, founded by Eugene Leon Ropp in the Doubs region (East of France), employed at the time more than 100 craftspeople and pipe-makers. It even filed patents to develop the smoothest and most pleasant-to-smoke pipes. In 1917, the workshops moved to Saint-Claude and the company started making briar wood pipes. Because of the competition between the pipe (especially Butz-Choquin pipes which are still very successful) and the cigarette industries, Ropp SA closed its doors in 1991. Fortunately, Chapuis-Comoy (who makes Chacom pipes in Saint-Claude) took over the brand Ropp. Ropp pipes are very good value for money, and are enjoyed for their good quality and classic style. On our online shop, you will find pieces you will not see anywhere else, with for instance pretty pipes with a vintage design and a stem made of genuine horn...