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Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Brown Leather Modular Sofa, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the
Category

Late 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
$34,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 68.5 in D 27.5 in
Ligne Roset Brown Leather Togo Loveseat, 2000's
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Brown Leather Loveseat Sofa Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 2000's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Foam

Original vintage leather Togo (1978) by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Togo Lounge Chair, France 1978 Rare vintage edition in mint lime
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Perfect rich patinated Togo in original leather by Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Roset Manufactured : France Production : 1983 & 1988 The timeless Togo collection designed in 1973 by
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
$4,366 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
$12,770 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Three-Seat Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Caramel Leather
By Ligne Roset
Located in Astoria, NY
for Ligne Roset, originally introduced in 1973. This example has been restored and newly reupholstered
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Ligne Roset Togo Leather Loveseat, designed by Michel Ducaroy, is an iconic piece known for its
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Foam

Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
$3,840 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27 in W 54 in D 39 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
$4,366 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Athens, Attiki
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. A Ligne Roset classic of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
$8,376
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Togo by Michel Ducaroy Three-Seater Sofa in Saddle Brown Leather
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Dronten, NL
Originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, the Togo has become a true design
Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Leather

Rare Ligne Roset Model Satan by Bernard Govin Brown Leather Togo Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Bernard Govin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a absolutley rare design by Bernard Govin for Ligne Roset. Bernard Govin is well knowned
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Foam

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo Sofas, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Togo Leather 3-seaters sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Argelato, BO
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. An icon of style and
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Mid Century Togo Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset mid century togo lounge chair with ottoman The chair measures: 36
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, champagne leather and foam, France, 1973, set
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

2023 Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Kyoto Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ottoman was designed by Michel Ducaroy and produced by Ligne Roset in France. It was made circa 2023 and
Category

2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Vintage Cognac Togo Seating Group Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Aachen, NW
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in France. The modular set includes a large sofa , a 2-seater sofa and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset "Togo" Footstool Ottoman - In Brown Alcantara
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, pristine Ligne Roset "Togo" Footstool/Ottoman, dressed in
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Ligne Roset Light Pink Togo Armchair
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Ligne Roset Light Pink Togo Armchair
Ligne Roset Light Pink Togo Armchair
$2,856
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Original Togo lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Rose, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lyon, FR
Togo lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, early 1970s. In its original upholstery, a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Togo 3 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The timeless Togo collection designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy's for Ligne Roset features an
Category

2010s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Togo 3 Piece Sectional Sofa
Togo 3 Piece Sectional Sofa
$18,800 / set
H 28 in W 109 in D 28 in
Ligne Roset "Togo" Fireside Chair - In Light Grey Alcantara
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, pristine Ligne Roset "Togo" Fireside Chair, dressed in light
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Three-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Foam

Three-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Three-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
$4,679
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in PARIS, FR
Three-seater Togo sofa by designer Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009) for Ligne Roset, from the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
$5,564
H 27.96 in W 66.93 in D 35.04 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Camel Leather Togo Sofas, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Three-Seater Sofa 'Togo' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
retains the Ligne Roset original fabric lining on the bottom and signed label. The "Togo" series quickly
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

French Togo Corner Seat in Brown/Orange Leather, Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 but is still very popular today. This “Large Settee
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Three Piece Togo Set by Michel Ducaroy Manufactured by Ligne Roset in France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Berlin, DE
This Togo living room set was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974 and was manufactured by Ligne
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

French Large Togo Sofa in Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 but is still very popular today. This “Large Settee
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Foam

Togo Set in Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in lyon, FR
Togo set in brown leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. circa 2000. The set consists of an
Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Togo "Chauffeuse" Model in Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in lyon, FR
Togo "chauffeuse" model in brown leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. circa 2000. Very
Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Fireside in Natural Cognac Leather, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
cognac leather. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by Michel
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable Banana Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Banana" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
TOGO Ligne Roset COPIES flooding the on-line marketplaces and websites. We are well known in Europe for
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable Chartreuse Fabric DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
and very durable Cordoba Chartreuse fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO lounge in Durable Sangria fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
"Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. Be WARNED that recently
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner in Durable Chartreuse Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
and very durable Cordoba Chartreuse fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable "Havana" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Cordoba Havana" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALILTY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
TOGO Ligne Roset COPIES flooding the on-line marketplaces and websites. We are well known in Europe for
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
TOGO Ligne Roset COPIES flooding the on-line marketplaces and websites. We are well known in Europe for
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Fabric

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Fireside in natural Cognac Leather, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
leather. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by Michel Ducaroy in
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Sofa Set in natural COGNAC Leather, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
cognac leather. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by Michel
Category

1990s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Large Setee in natural Cognac Leather DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. Be
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Stain Free Banana Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Banana" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner Seat in Durable Banana Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
and very durable "Peak Banana" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free Banana Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
very durable "Peak Banana" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Certified Ligne Roset TOGO One Seat in Durable Chartreuse Fabric Diamond Quality
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
"Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. Be WARNED that recently
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Fireside Chair & Pouf in Cognac Leather, TOP QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
Grain Cognac leather. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO 3-Seat in Durable Chartreuse Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
TOGO Ligne Roset COPIES flooding the on-line marketplaces and websites. We are well known in Europe for
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner in Stain Free Sangria Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Cordoba Sangria" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free Chartreuse Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
very durable Cordoba Chartreuse fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO 3-Seat in Stain Free Banana Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Banana" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Certified Ligne Roset Togo 3-Seat in Stain Free Havana Fabric Diamond Quality
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
and very durable Cordoba Havana fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Our Stain Free Plum Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Plum" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset 2 TOGO Chairs & 1 Pouf in Cognac Leather, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
full grain cognac leather. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

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Ligne Roset Togo Brown For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ligne roset togo brown for your home. Each ligne roset togo brown for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, animal skin and leather. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ligne roset togo brown, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ligne roset togo brown, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made ligne roset togo brown has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ligne Roset and Michel Ducaroy are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ligne Roset Togo Brown?

Prices for a ligne roset togo brown start at $686 and top out at $18,212 with the average selling for $6,500.

Michel Ducaroy for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.