$4,217 / set
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 26.78 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Orange Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Fabric
$16,494 / set
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Fabric
$10,723 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Fabric
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
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
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 102.37 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO XL sofa in Orange Stain Free Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
FAKE TOGO Ligne Roset COPIES flooding the on-line marketplaces and websites. We are well known in
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO 3-Seat in Free Stain Orange fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Mandarin" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Vintage Orange Microsuede Togo Set by Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the
Fabric
Orange 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
Leather
Vintage Cognac Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the
Leather
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Cadmium Orange Footstool
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Cadmium Orange Armchair and Footstool
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo cadmium orange sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 39.77 in
Unique Exquisite Vintage Refurbished Ligne Roset Togo Sofa By Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An icon of design the Togo sofa was first designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970’s
Velvet
Sold
H 26 in W 51 in D 38 in
Togo Loveseat in Orange Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless Ligne Roset Togo settee / loveseat designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. This eye-catching
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in L 27.56 in
Midcentury Togo Orange Large Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Sold
H 26.38 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Togo Orange Fabric Modular Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Two-Piece Set
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 41.34 in
Togo 3-seater Sofa in orange velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. It shows a nice warm natural
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Togo Corner Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Orang Velvet, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in The Hague, NL
newly reupholstered in an orange soft velvet fabric. We have more pieces of Ligne Roset Togos
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Set of Two ‘Togo’ One Seaters by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1960s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two ‘Togo’ one seaters designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1960s. This
Fabric
Sold
H 28.5 in W 147 in L 28.5 in
Original 1970s Ligne Roset 'Togo' Six-Piece Sectional Sofa Designed by Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now, we have an early original example of the modular sectional Togo sofa designed
Sold
H 27 in W 89 in D 71 in
Original Orange Ligne Roset "Togo" Modular Corner Sofa, France, circa 1970
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Girona, Spain
Ligne Roset "Togo" modular corner sofa. Three-piece set. Corner seat, one-seat sofa and two-seat
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo Sofa, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 91.74 in D 108.67 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Orange Togo Modular Sofas, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become
Fabric
Stunning Ligne Roset Sofa 'Togo', Made in France, c.2000
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic "Togo" sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Leather, Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 194.49 in D 40.16 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange " Togo" Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brussels, BE
This Mid-Century Modern orange "Togo" sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, which was
Velvet
Michael Ducaroy “Togo” Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s in great vintage condition. We just had this piece professionally cleaned but there is some very minor wear present that is consistent with age and use
Fabric
Sold
H 70 in W 87 in D 68 in
Ligne Roset Togo Orange Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy, Set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Orange Leather "Togo" Sofa Set by Ligne Roset, France, circa 1972
By Ligne Roset
Located in Geneva, CH
"Togo" sofa set in orange leather designed by Michel Ducaroy and produced by Ligne Roset, France
Leather
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Cadmium Orange Footstool
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Fabric
Togo Fireside Lounge Chair, Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic fireside Togo lounge chair was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France
Ultrasuede
Ligne Roset Togo Cadmium Orange Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo cadmium orange sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973
Fabric
Sold
H 70 in W 87 in D 102 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Orange Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Sold
H 70 in W 87 in D 102 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Orange Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Togo Midcentury Longue Chair in Orange Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Milano, IT
and very bright colours. Togo was made by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 and was manufactured by Ligne Roset
Velvet
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Orange Modular Sofa, Set of 5
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Togo Orange Fabric Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Three-Piece Set
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Michel Ducaroy Togo Lounge Chairs by Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy the Togo reflects the soft, relaxed organic design sensibility
Foam, Ultrasuede
Sold
H 66.93 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Orange Modular Sofa and Footstool, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Tangerine Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, Set of Four
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, three piece set
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Orange Togo, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo orange sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has
Fabric
Sold
H 27.5 in W 69 in D 40 in
Michel Ducaroy Design for Ligne Roset of France Four-Piece Togo Sofa Set
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1980s Ligne Roset Togo sofa set in its original rare soft orange fabric. Set consists of one three
Mustard Aniline Leather Togo Set, 3-Seat & 1-Seat, 1970s, Reupholstered
By Mario Bellini, Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Created by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, the Togo is one of the most versatile icons of
Foam, Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in L 28.35 in
Togo Longue Chair in Orange Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Zurich, CH
This timeless French design Classic Togo lounge seat from Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy, designed
Velvet
Sold
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Togo Longue Chair in Orange Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Zurich, CH
This timeless French design classic Togo lounge seat from Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy, designed
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy Togo Sofa Ligne Roset Edition Leather, Saffron Color
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Megeve, FR
Michel Ducaroy Togo sofa Ligne Roset edition leather, saffron color. Very good condition.
Leather Togo Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 and was manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. This set is made
Leather
Orange Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Orange Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, instantly
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 102.37 in
Vintage Large Modular Sofa Ligne Roset Model Togo in Orange stainfree fabric
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
our excellent Togo by Ligne Roset seating re-upholstering specialty and experience. We use only our
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy Togo Sofa Ligne Roset Edition Leather Saffran Color
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Megeve, FR
Michel Ducaroy Togo sofa Ligne Roset edition leather Saffran color. In Very good condition.
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Orange Leather Two-Seat Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Berlin, DE
manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. It has been reupholstered in orange leather and it features the original
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Orange Leather Two-Seat Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Berlin, DE
and was manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. It has been reupholstered in orange leather and it
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 39.38 in
Ligne Roset Togo Lounge Chairs Patinated Cognac Leather Set of Two, France 1970
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Ligne Roset 'Togo' by Michel Ducaroy designed lounge or fire side chairs in original patinated
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 102.37 in
Vintage Extra Large Modular Sofa Ligne Roset FR Model Togo as Good as New Top
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
pouf 87 x 80 x 70cm. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by
Fabric, Foam
$20,201 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$2,566 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$4,217 / set
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Pink Togo Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design Classic. This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of...
Fabric
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$5,085 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$13,767 / set
H 26.38 in W 118.12 in D 78.75 in
ROCHE BOBOIS 11 PiECE KENZO MAH JONG BY HANS HOPFER CORNER MODULAR SOFA SET
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this collectable Roche Bobois 11 Piece Kenzo Mah Jong Corner sofa set by Hans Hopfer Please note the deliv...
Upholstery
$15,537
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,978 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$30,341Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$12,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 83.86 in D 33.86 in
Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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.