Sofa, model « Gilda » by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional and rare circular sofa, model Gilda, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France circa 1972.
Metal
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972.
Metal
“Gilda” Modular Seat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, CA
Lovely “Gilda” sofa piece, designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972 for Ligne Roset of France.
Velvet
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Upholstered Gilda Modular Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Upholstered Gilda Modular Sofa in cream boucle.
Bouclé
Gilda Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare ‘Gilda’ sofa by Michel Ducaroy made in 1972. This early edition is manufactured by ‘Roset’, which was the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1973.
Velvet
Gilda Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare 'Gilda' sofa by Michel Ducaroy made in 1972. This early edition is manufactured by 'Roset', which was the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1973.
Upholstery
Sold
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.
Upholstery, Acrylic
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.
Upholstery
Sold
H 26.78 in W 118.12 in L 26.78 in
Rare Midcentury Circle Sofa by Michel Ducaroy Model Gilda, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Paris, IDF
Very rare and unique extra large Gilda circle sofa by Michel Ducaroy made by Ligne Roset in 1972.
Wool
'Gilda' Modular Sofa & Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Gardena, CA
Rare 'Gilda' sofa and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in brown velvet.
Velvet, Foam
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 Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
The Gilda sofa, composed of comfortable curved modules, is a rare sibling to Michel Ducaroy’s famous Toga sofa.
Cotton
Sold
H 27.17 in W 157.49 in D 70.87 in
Brown Modular 'Gilda' sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Gilda sofa, composed of comfortable curved modules, is a rare sibling to Michel Ducaroy’s famous Toga sofa.
Chenille, Linen
Sold
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 Ligne Roset in 1972.
Metal
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.
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 1972.
Metal
$3,887 / set
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Rusberry Velvet
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Velvet, Foam
$6,975
H 27 in W 72 in D 40 in
Togo Loveseat Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset with Armrest in Suede
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Ligne Roset Togo sofa in an elegant light gray-cream suede upholstery. Designed by Michel Ducaroy, the iconic Togo's low profile, sculptural form and relaxed seating mak...
Suede
Italian Multi-Sectional Suede Couch by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bold and stylish Italian multisectional sofa upholstered in vibrant orange suede, manufactured by Roche Bobois. Featuring modular design for versatile seating configurations, clean...
Suede
$3,263
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Blue Leather Togo Corner Sofa France 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This authentic Michel Ducaroy design for Ligne Roset is the iconic Togo Ottoman, executed in France during the 1980s. The piece features supple Blue Leather upholstery, defining the ...
Leather
'Togo' 3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brussels, BE
TOGO Sofa by Michel Ducaroy – A Design Icon Since 1973 Designed by Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009), the iconic TOGO sofa is the very definition of relaxed comfort. Its distinctive, low-s...
Leather
$9,600Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 168 in D 120 in
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sectional Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a dramatic Bilbao sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan was made by Preview. Sofa is five sections. The seat is upholstered in black micro-fiber and the back is a gray weave.
Upholstery
$3,887 / set
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Black Velvet
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Velvet, Foam
Two-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 made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Textile, Foam
$3,729
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 38.98 in
Original Cinna Sandra Three Seater Sofa In Velvet By Annie Hieronimus, France 19
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful three seater in the original purple velvet upholstery, by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna, a division of Ligne Roset, France 1970s. This incredibly comfortable, yet lightweight ...
Velvet
$4,545 / set
H 27.56 in W 38.19 in D 40.16 in
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Blue Corduroy
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Fabric, Foam
Serge Castella "Carla" Sofa, circa 2022, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Serge Castella "Carla" sofa. Original design by Serge Castella. 100% Eco friendly fabric Variations are available with options for materials, sizes, etc. Circa 2022, France. Exc...
Cotton
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a high-quality terracotta color P...
Leather, Chenille
Ligne Roset Leather Swivel Armchair by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Ligne Roset
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning vintage Ligne Roset leather Moroccan ottoman Swivel armchair designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance dating from late twentieth / early twenty first century. The design was i...
Leather
$2,621
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
1980s Vintage Comfortable Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (1/2)
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Izegem, VWV
This deep seat comfortable 2-seater sofa model Brigantin was created by the famous French designer Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1981. All in foam, covered by a super soft grey/...
Cotton, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Funky Sculptural Sofa made by Artifot
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super groovy well built sofa made by Artifort in the Netherlands. Fabric is original & in poor condition. Needs a basic recovering to be excellent.
Chrome
Vintage "Lara" Sofa by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, Italy 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage "Lara" Sofa by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, Italy 1970s. Rare first edition model with original chenille upholstery.
Upholstery
$27,973 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$5,128 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 12.6 in
Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I Colossi – Black Rosette vases The I Colossi are a group of Murano vases, part of the ongoing Maestro collection, created in collaboration with the glass artist E. Colizza. Each p...
Gold Leaf
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 lace-trimmed fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 ...
Wood, Pine
Leopard Print Blanket - Rabbit Fur Throw 120x180cm
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Indulge in the ultimate expression of warmth, style, and opulence with the Leopard Tiger Print Blanket — a statement piece that transforms any space into a haven of sophisticated and...
Fur
$33,955
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing green vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 7,87 x 11,41 H inches diameter cm 20 x cm 29 H
Murano Glass
$23,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarp...
Chrome
$2,844
H 20.48 in Dm 14.57 in
French Art Nouveau Lavender Glass Pendant by Muller Frères Lunéville, ca. 1920
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare lavender glass bowl three-light pendant with sculptural bronze chains and floral mounts. This elegant French Art Nouveau pendant light was produced by Muller Frères Lunéville i...
Bronze
Forged Iron Chair with Sun and Moon Motifs, Italy, 1950s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful forged iron chair is a unique piece of furniture, featuring an original design that combines the beauty of craftsmanship with evocative symbols. The back of the chair featu...
Wrought Iron
$1,850
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to surrealism. A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A gre...
Paper
Louis XVI-Style Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique c. 1980's Louis XVI ottoman that we have had upholstered in the ultra high-end Clarence House Zebra Linen. The carved Walnut Louis XVI frame is in excellent conditio...
Textile, Walnut
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970s Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Pe...
Leather
$676 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 8.67 in
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm. Colours: clear and matt wh...
Resin
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.
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