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Ligne Roset Togo White

White Leather Corner Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
White Leather Corner Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France

White Leather Corner Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France

By Ligne Roset

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic French Togo corner seat by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Two Seater Togo Sofa in White Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
Two Seater Togo Sofa in White Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France

Two Seater Togo Sofa in White Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France

By Ligne Roset

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic French two seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy White Bouclé Togo Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy White Bouclé Togo Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy White Bouclé Togo Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Basildon, London

The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Bouclé

Vintage ‘Togo’ Two-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in Off-White Fabric, 70s France
Vintage ‘Togo’ Two-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in Off-White Fabric, 70s France

Vintage ‘Togo’ Two-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in Off-White Fabric, 70s France

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Zagreb, HR

A vintage iconic ‘Togo’ two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy, produced for Ligne Roset in the 1970s

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Foam

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Vintage Ligne Roset "Togo" Single Seat Armchair by Michel Ducaroy, White Leather
Vintage Ligne Roset "Togo" Single Seat Armchair by Michel Ducaroy, White Leather

Vintage Ligne Roset "Togo" Single Seat Armchair by Michel Ducaroy, White Leather

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Milan, IT

Ligne Roset label highlighted in pictures. It has a light patina but is otherwise in perfect conditions.

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White Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1990s France
White Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1990s France

White Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1990s 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

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather, Foam

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Large Cream Togo Sofa
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Large Cream Togo Sofa

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Large Cream Togo Sofa

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H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Large Cream Togo Sofa

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Basildon, London

The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a

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Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Togo Loveseat in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Togo Loveseat in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Togo Loveseat in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Miami, FL

Matte white leather Togo two seat loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Leather

1970s Ligne Roset Togo 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in White
1970s Ligne Roset Togo 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in White

1970s Ligne Roset Togo 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in White

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Togo" 2-seater sofa in a Bone White color. This iconic sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for

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20th Century French Sofas

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Leather

French Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
French Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

French Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant

The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Foam

Togo 3-seater Sofa in white vegan leather,  Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1970s
Togo 3-seater Sofa in white vegan leather,  Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1970s

Togo 3-seater Sofa in white vegan leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1970s

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in amstelveen, NL

Togo 3-seater sofa with ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. It shows

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Faux Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo White Bouclé Armchair & Footstool, Set of 2
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo White Bouclé Armchair & Footstool, Set of 2

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo White Bouclé Armchair & Footstool, Set of 2

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

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Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Red white striped togo one seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Red white striped togo one seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Red white striped togo one seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

This vintage togo desgined by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset has been reupholstered in a new white

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Foam

1970s Ligne Roset Togo 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in White
1970s Ligne Roset Togo 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in White

1970s Ligne Roset Togo 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in White

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Togo" 2-seater sofa in a Bone White color. This iconic sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for

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20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo White Boucle Modular Sofa, Set of 5
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo White Boucle Modular Sofa, Set of 5

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo White Boucle Modular Sofa, Set of 5

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Basildon, London

The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a

Category

Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

French Vintage Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
French Vintage Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

French Vintage Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant

The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever

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Materials

Leather, Foam

French Vintage Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
French Vintage Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

French Vintage Togo Sofa in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant

The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Foam

White Leather 'Togo' Three-Piece Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
White Leather 'Togo' Three-Piece Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed

White Leather 'Togo' Three-Piece Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Los Angeles, CA

appeal. This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation

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2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Leather

Togo Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in White Leather
Togo Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in White Leather

Togo Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in White Leather

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Icelandic white color, and bottom decking fabric has been professionally cleaned. Signed with Ligne Roset

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2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy White Bouclé Togo Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy White Bouclé Togo Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy White Bouclé Togo Sofa and Footstool, 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

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Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

2 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
2 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

2 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

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H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in

2 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, instantly recognisable from its distinctive shape, the Togo has

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Vintage 1980s French Sofas

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Fabric

3 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
3 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

3 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

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H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in

3 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, instantly recognisable from its distinctive shape, the Togo has

Category

Vintage 1980s French Sofas

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Fabric

3 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
3 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

3 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

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H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in

3 Seater white Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, instantly recognisable from its distinctive shape, the Togo has

Category

Vintage 1980s French Sofas

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Fabric

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Ligne Roset Togo White For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ligne roset togo white you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of foam, plastic and fabric, every ligne roset togo white was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a ligne roset togo white — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ligne roset togo white, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one ligne roset togo white that is appealing in its simplicity, but Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset and Eric Jourdan produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ligne Roset Togo White?

A ligne roset togo white can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,241, while the lowest priced sells for $2,903 and the highest can go for as much as $27,000.

Ligne Roset for sale on 1stDibs

With enduring designs like the immensely plush, Pop art–inspired Togo lounge chair and sofa, Ligne Roset has become synonymous with radical luxury furniture. However, when Antoine Roset (1841–93) started the company in 1860 in the small French town of Oussiat, its focus was on wooden umbrella handles.

In 1892, Ligne Roset’s founder expanded with a property in Montagnieu where he set up a wood-processing factory, eventually expanding into manufacturing chairs. After his death, his wife, Marie-Victorine, took over before his son, Emile Roset, began leading the company in the 1910s.

It wasn’t until after World War II that Antoine’s grandson, Jean Roset, would recognize the need for furniture in settings like schools, hospitals and retirement homes and take inspiration from Scandinavian modern design for functional pieces made primarily from affordable beech.

Under Jean, Ligne Roset supplied quite a few European institutions with beautiful wood furnishings. In the 1970s, he shifted the company’s focus again, this time looking to domestic and residential markets. Around this time, Jean’s two sons, Pierre and Michel, joined the company.

Ligne Roset opened its first store in 1973 with one of the most popular collections being designer Michel Ducaroy’s Togo modular sofa and chairs — classics of contemporary French design that look like oversize bent pillows.

After the success of this initial designer collaboration, Ligne Roset brought on more guest designers over the following decades, including Didier Gomez, Pascal Mourgue, Peter Maly, Pierre Paulin, Inga Sempé and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Paulin’s Elysée sofa and Pumpkin chairdesigned in 1971 for Elysée Palace — are among the brand’s most popular pieces. In 1975, the company introduced its Cinna brand, known to collectors for the Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus and other alluring seating.

Ligne Roset continues to be run by the Roset family who works on revolutionary furniture in partnership with a variety of collaborators. It has operated in Briord since 1973 where it produces its iconically sleek and innovative pieces.

Find new and vintage Ligne Roset sofas, lounge chairs, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.