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
Leather, Foam
$4,943 / item
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy Togo Loveseat in Blue Leather for Ligne Roset, France, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Iconic Togo Loveseat designed by Michel Ducaroy for the manufacturer Ligne Roset. Executed in a
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
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
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset Loveseat TOGO in natural Black 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
Leather, Foam
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H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable Bermuda Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Bermuda" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
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
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable Captain Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Captain" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable "Celadon" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Cordoba Celadon" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable Walnut Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Walnut" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
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
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable "Sky" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable "Peak Sky" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
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
Foam, Fabric
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in our Durable Hydro Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable Cordoba Hydro fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in 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
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in our durable Sepia Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
, washable and very durable Cordoba Sepia fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Stain Free Olive Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
Located in Ostend, BE
very durable "cordoba olive green" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat 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
Leather, Foam
Michel Ducaroy Togo Loveseat Sofa for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Togo loveseat with blue cotton velvet fabric over foam by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. The
Fabric, Foam
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
Leather, Foam
'Togo' Leather Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tufting. This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo loveseat couch would be great for a conversation pit
Leather, Foam
'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Togo loveseat was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France
Ultrasuede, Foam
Togo Loveseat in White Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Matte white leather Togo two seat loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 26 in W 51 in D 38 in
Togo Loveseat in Orange Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless Ligne Roset Togo settee / loveseat designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. This eye-catching
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Togo' two-seat loveseat was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset
Velvet, Foam
Michel Ducaroy Togo Two Seater for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Danville, CA
Lovely little two seater Ligne Roset Togo settee in heavy charcoal felt. Mint Condition.
Felt
Togo Loveseat and Ottoman by Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing leather chair with matching ottoman from the "Togo" series by Michel Ducaroy. The "Togo
Leather
'Togo' Fireside Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Togo fireside lounge chair was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset
Ultrasuede, Foam
Togo Seating Group by Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3-piece grey leather seating group
Leather
Original Tan Leather Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage leather Togo loveseat sofa by Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Original leather in
Leather
Sold
H 27 in W 53 in D 38 in
Vintage Leather Two-Seat Sofa, Model "Togo" by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather two-seat sofa, model Togo, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France. Original
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 53 in D 40 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet. Characteristics A
Textile
Togo Loveseat and Ottoman by Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing leather chair with matching ottoman from the "Togo" series by Michel Ducaroy. The "Togo
Leather
Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing black leather loveseat from the "Togo" series by Michel Ducaroy. The "Togo" series quickly
Leather
Sold
H 32 in W 72 in D 42 in
Ligne Roset Michel Ducaroy Togo Trio Set Sofa Loveseat & Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For you the greatest in super relaxed cushiony ergonomic comfort Michel Ducaroy Modern Togo Trio
Fabric
'Togo' Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Togo loveseat by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France. Signed with Ligne Roset underside
Foam, Leather
'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset, France. Signed with a Ligne Roset label. Timeless design make this Togo settee by Michel
Ultrasuede, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 53 in D 40 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet. Characteristics A
Textile
Sold
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Brown Leather 'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo settee sofa in dark brown leather would be great for a
Leather, Foam
Togo Loveseat by Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Black leather loveseat from the "Togo" series by Michel Ducaroy. The "Togo" series quickly became
Leather
Ligne Roset 'TOGO' Black Leather Love Seat Sofa with Ottoman
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset 'TOGO' Black Leather Soft Form Love Seat with Matching Ottoman. Designed by Michel
Leather
'Togo' Fireside Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Togo fireside lounge chair was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset
Foam, Velvet
1970s Black Leather Two Seat Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1970s black leather 'Togo' two seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Original upholstery
Leather, Upholstery
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H 28.35 in W 51.18 in D 42.52 in
Modernist Blue Vintage Leather Sofa Togo Ligne Roset Michel Ducaroy 1970s France
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
This light-blue sofa Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy 1974, France and executed by Ligne Roset
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H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
"Togo" 2-seater loveseat, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Hitchin, England
An early fireside single Togo 2-seater loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset - created in 1973
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
'Togo' Loveseat and Lounge Chair Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
?). This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo loveseat and lounge chair would be great for a conversation
Ultrasuede, Foam
Sold
H 27.5 in W 51.5 in D 40 in
Black Leather Two-Seat Togo Sofa and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great condition has been reupholstered at some point maintains tag.
Leather
Gray Suede Togo Two-Seat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in North Miami, FL
1970s Togo loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in soft gray sueded leather. Professionally
Suede
Sold
H 27.17 in W 61.03 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Tan Leather Couch by Cinna / Two-Seat Togo Sofa, French, 1970s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus, Ligne Roset
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage Ligne Roset tan leather couch by Cinna Model name: Sandra Design by Annie Hieronimus
Leather
Black Leather Two Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Outremont, QC
Authentic 2-seater Togo sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset m. France
Leather
Sold
H 275.6 in W 515.75 in D 401.58 in
Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France Model Togo Cognac Leather
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
leather, see other listings for more Togo Ligne Roset modules.
Sold
H 27.17 in W 61.03 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Tan Leather Couch by Cinna / Two-Seat Togo Sofa, French, 1970s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus, Ligne Roset
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage Ligne Roset tan leather couch by Cinna Model name: Sandra Design by Annie Hieronimus
Leather
Vintage Brown Velvet Togo Love Seat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Outremont, QC
Vintage Brown Velvet Togo Love Seat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, manufactured by Airborne
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Loveseat Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Full Grain Cognac Leather
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
Togo love seat re-upholstered in full grain cognac, biologically colored signature leather by Funky
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Loveseat Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Full Grain Cognac Leather
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
Re-upholstered in full grain cognac, biologically colored signature leather by Funky vintage Belgium Original label replaced.
Leather, Foam
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
$1,750
H 59 in W 27.75 in D 13.75 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table inlaid with trellis ...
Ormolu
$8,334Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultraf...
Glass, Acrylic
$12,950
H 15.375 in W 80.375 in D 39.375 in
1960's Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Solid Elm with Newly Upholstered Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's 'L03' daybed by Pierre Chapo with new upholstered light gray mattress. This piece is made from solid elm wood, features Chapo's signature handcrafted joints and includes two d...
Upholstery, Elm
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 66.54 in D 33.47 in
Vico Magistretti Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina, Italy, 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy during the late circa late 1970s/1980s. This exceptionally comfortable two-seate...
Fabric
$13,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 69.3 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet, Foam
Louis XVI Dressing Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eloquent marquetry and faithful interpretation of the Louis XVI taste characterize this beautiful 19th century dressing table by Paul Sormani. A graceful oval-shaped vanity mirror to...
Ormolu
$1,750 / item
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of one. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Leather
$4,780
H 30.71 in W 64.18 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in New Boucle Fabric, Italy
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi In New Boucle Fabric, Italy 1970s. Adriano Piazzessi Italian 1970s generously proportioned boucle fabric lounge sofa, with curve...
Steel
$30,700 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of five. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini...
Leather, Plastic
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 78 in W 18 in D 34 in
Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a genuine, mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by the renowned Lou Hodges in 1979. This cherished piece comes straight fr...
Oak
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana” three seat bouclé sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa was manufactured by Cassina and features three front metal clamps. The Soriana collec...
Metal
DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing DS-85 sofa or daybed in white (cream) leather. This DS 85 daybed was designed and manufactured in the 1970s by De Sede in Switzerland. This extremely comfortable sofa or l...
Leather
Roche Bobois Saddle Leather Sofa After Hermes
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
A stylish leather two-seater sofa is covered in sumptuous thick saddle leather with stitched edges and metal corner details. The feather-filled cushions are extremely soft and com...
Metal
$381 / item
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy” design. Over the years, he was awarded the “compasso d’oro adi” twice. Originally ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,177
H 31.5 in W 58.27 in D 40.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Baisity Two Seater Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Baisity two seater sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Cognac leather, 1980s.
Leather
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.