$23,117
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in
Metal
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Upholstered Gilda Modular Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Upholstered Gilda Modular Sofa in cream boucle. The sofa
Bouclé
Gilda Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare 'Gilda' sofa by Michel Ducaroy made in 1972. This early edition is manufactured by 'Roset
Upholstery
Gilda Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare ‘Gilda’ sofa by Michel Ducaroy made in 1972. This early edition is manufactured by ‘Roset
Velvet
'Gilda' Modular Sofa & Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Gardena, CA
Rare 'Gilda' sofa and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in brown velvet. Set
Velvet, Foam
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H 26.78 in W 108.27 in L 26.78 in
Modular Sofa 'Gilda' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive large modular sofa 'Gilda' by Michel Ducaroy. This sofa is very rare and produced by
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Michel Ducaroy three seater modular 'Gilda' sofa for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
The Gilda sofa, composed of comfortable curved modules, is a rare sibling to Michel Ducaroy’s
Cotton
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H 27.17 in W 157.49 in D 70.87 in
Brown Modular 'Gilda' sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Gilda sofa, composed of comfortable curved modules, is a rare sibling to Michel Ducaroy’s
Chenille, Linen
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H 26.78 in W 118.12 in L 26.78 in
Rare Midcentury Circle Sofa by Michel Ducaroy Model Gilda, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Paris, IDF
Very rare and unique extra large Gilda circle sofa by Michel Ducaroy made by Ligne Roset in 1972
Wool
Sold
H 26 in W 40.25 in D 38.5 in
2-Piece 'Gilda' Sofa in Brown Corduroy by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
"A French ‘Gilda’ sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1972. This piece is modular
Upholstery
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H 26 in W 39.5 in D 37 in
3-Piece 'Gilda' Sofa with Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1972
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A French ‘Gilda’ sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1972. This piece is modular
Upholstery, Acrylic
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa by Michel Ducaroy made in 1972. The sofa is manufactured
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in
Metal
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk lamp made by Markslöjd in the 1980s. * Table lamp in Pine wood with a white fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 * Year: circa...
Wood, Pine
Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bakelite wall clock was made by Prim in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s - 1980s. It features a red plastic body with black clockface and a convex clear glass cover. Th...
Glass, Plastic, Bakelite
French “Clichy” Pink Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.95 kg / 2.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
Brass
$1,417Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Leather
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860 Good quality Swedish empire period birch sofa upholstered in kalim woven fabric. Small sofa or a very comfortable single cha...
Fabric, Birch
$480 / set
H 2.75 in Dm 4.72 in
1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...
Murano Glass
$635
H 3.5 in Dm 7.75 in
18th C Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White ptn, Ca 1770
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl of mid size, hand painted in a blue and white floral pattern, which we date to the mid 18th Century, Circa 1770 or possibly slightly earlier. ...
Porcelain
Henri Bargas, the Three Doves, French Art Deco Terracotta 1920
By Henri Bargas
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture “The Three Doves” by Henri Bargas, France, circa 1920 A stunning example of French Art Deco sculpture, this terracotta piece titled “The Three D...
Terracotta
$1,490
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
$29,637
H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$1,820
H 29.14 in W 60.63 in D 34.65 in
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the ...
Velvet, Beech
$2,663
H 50.4 in W 48.04 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass shelves and lovely bakelite handles all sat on superb double circular feet. In gre...
Bakelite, Glass, Walnut
$5,690 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 23.63 in
Large nesting tables 780 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s, set of 4
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Wooden nesting tables. Model large. Reversible black and white top. Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the tables. Measures: Height Small: 29 cm Height Medium 1: 3...
Wood
$10,669
H 27.17 in Dm 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern German Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamps Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive table lamps from renowned manufacturer Goldkant. Particularly rare as a set. The lamps impress with their ornamental design and high-quality materials. The segmented base...
Metal
The Togo sofa isn’t the only piece of furniture Michel Ducaroy designed, but it is certainly the one that he will be long remembered for. The cozy, crumpled pillow-like sofa seems never to go out of style, and its features encapsulate Ducaroy’s design philosophy of combining ergonomics and comfort with high-tech synthetic materials like foam, quilting and thermoformed plastics.
Ducaroy was born into a family of French furniture manufacturers who specialized in residential interiors as well as fittings for ocean liners. However, he elected to study sculpture at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Lyon, and this foundation would greatly influence his work and the way he thought about shape and form. Ducaroy worked at the family business and later founded his design studio in 1952.
In 1954, Ducaroy began working with Ligne Roset, the French family-run manufacturing giant known across the world for creating high-end seating. There, he was able to propel the research and development of their designs, and his work quickly became integral to the company’s identity.
Ducaroy’s innovations with thermoformed plastics and biomorphic forms can be seen in early designs for Ligne Roset in the ’60s and ’70s, like the cozy, modular Adria chair and low-sitting Kashima sofa. He designed the Togo furniture line in 1973 using an innovative all-foam seating structure that was covered with polyester; decades later the Togo sofa remains a Ligne Roset best seller.
The low rise and unique curve of any Ducaroy sofa make it instantly recognizable, and the distinctly Pop art–inspired, organic forms that the celebrated designer created from synthetic materials like polyester and foam made a powerful statement at their inception, as they continue to do now.
Find a collection of new and vintage Michel Ducaroy sofas, lounge chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.