$10,000Sale Price|28% Off
H 13 in W 84 in D 21 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Table w Alexandra Kasuba Tiles, c 1949, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Copper sideboard and the emerald green velvet Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy in the photos are not included
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Togo Two-Piece Set, Design by Michel Ducaroy, Dubai Green Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Berlin, DE
This Togo living room set was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 and was manufactured by Ligne
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Togo-3-Seat in Forest Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The Togo designer Classic was designed in France by Michel Ducaroy in 1974. This piece is restored
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Green Velvet Togo Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Berlin, DE
This Togo living room set was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 and was manufactured by Ligne
Velvet
Contemporary Modern Green Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy by Ligne
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This iconic 1970s Ducaroy Togo sofa up for consideration. This modular, polyester covered and foam
Polyester
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in L 27.56 in
Togo Lime Green Fabric Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Two-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
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Foam
1970s Green Canvas 3 Seater Togo by Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This sofa comes in its original, hardly used, green
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 69 in L 28 in
'Togo' Four-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Timeless design and Classic style make this large four piece Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set the
Velvet, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 69 in L 28 in
'Togo' Six-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Timeless design and classic style make this extra large six piece Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set the
Velvet, Foam
Sold
H 36.23 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Original vintage Togo from 1978 in mint green by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This 1987 Togo sofa boasts a rare, mint-colored leather upholstery that would be a stunning
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 40.16 in
Original Ligne Roset Togo Sofa Set In Emerald Green Velvet By Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Ligne Roset Togo sofa set in emerald green velvet upholstery by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 41.74 in D 42.52 in
Modern Corner Element Vintage Green Sofa Togo Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage green turquoise corner element original sofa Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for
Ultrasuede
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Green Suede Togo Sofa
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, Suede
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Green Togo Seating Group Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive Togo seating group in Vintage green leather designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
French Vintage Togo Sofa in Green 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
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
French Vintage Togo Sofa in Green 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
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
French Vintage Togo Sofa in Green 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
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Polystyrene
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Polystyrene, Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Polystyrene
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Polystyrene
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Polystyrene
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 40.16 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
French Togo Sofa with Ottoman in Green Leather by M.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
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Green Leather by M.Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s.
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Polystyrene
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Forest Green Leather by M. Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Forest Green Leather by M. Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Polystyrene
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage French Togo Sofa in Forest Green Leather by M. Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. This design is over 40 years old but
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
French 3-seater Togo Sofa in Forest Green Leather by M. 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
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 51.58 in W 27.56 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Green Wool Set of Three Sectional Sofas
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
Wool
Sold
H 27.56 in W 108.27 in D 90.56 in
Original Ligne Roset Togo Set In Olive Green Velvet By Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Ligne Roset Togo seating group in olive green velvet upholstery by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
Velvet
Sold
H 28 in W 69 in D 40 in
Togo Five-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible five (5) piece Togo sectional living room set, was designed by Michel Ducaroy in
Velvet, Foam
Ligne Roset Green Leather Togo Sofa and Corner Chair, France, 1980's
By Ligne Roset
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful green leather ligne roset sofa and corner chair. Green leather is lovely and supple
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 43.31 in
Modern Authentic Vintage Moss Green Leather Togo Sofa Chair Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage authentic one seat longe chair sofa seat from leather in moss green color tone by
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 25.99 in W 111.03 in D 38.59 in
Ligne Roset Togo Leather Corner Sofa Green Dark Green Sofa Function Variable
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a ligne roset Togo leather corner sofa green dark green sofa function variable
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 111.03 in D 38.59 in
Ligne Roset Togo Leather Sofa Set Green Dark Green 1 Corner Sofa 1 Armchair
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Ligne Roset Togo leather sofa set green dark green 1x corner sofa 1x armchair
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 92.52 in D 74.81 in
Ligne Roset Togo Designer Corner Sofa Green Alcantara Two-Seat Retro Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
Ligne Roset Togo designer corner sofa green Alcantara two-seat retro couch.
Fabric
Ligne Roset Togo 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy 'Teal Green'
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Ligne Roset Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy. This is the 2 seater sofa still in its original
Upholstery
Ligne Roset Togo Set Re-Upholstered in Funky Green Fabric
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
This set consists a three-seat, two-seat, one seat, corner and pouf. All in beautiful flashy green
Sold
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 39.38 in
Ligne Roset Togo Emerald Green Seating Two Sofas, Corner and Ottoman Set of Four
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Ligne Roset 'Togo' seating group in emerald green velour fabric comes with two sofas one 3-seater
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Midcentury Togo in Forest Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The most sold designer sofa in the world. The Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Large Togo in Forest Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The most sold designer sofa in the world. The Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Large Togo in Forest Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The most sold designer sofa in the world. The Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Ligne Roset Togo 2-Seat Re-Upholstered in Olive Green Fabric
Located in Ostend, BE
This loveseat was re-upholstered in our newest stain resistant fabric. Beautiful olive green color
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Togo-3-Seat in Forest Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The Togo designer classic was designed in France by Michel Ducaroy in 1974. This piece is restored
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Green Togo Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Berlin, DE
x 131 x 102 cm) - Two corner couches (70 x 102 x 102 cm). Color: 4702 Eucalyptus green alcantara.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Green Velvet Togo Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Berlin, DE
This Togo living room set was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974 and was manufactured by Ligne
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Green Velvet Togo Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Berlin, DE
This Togo living room set was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974 and was manufactured by Ligne
Velvet
$9,442
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Mosaic Top Coffee Table. Circa 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mosaic Top Coffee Table in the Jane and Gordon Martz Style. Circa 1960s Features a solid wood frame with an earth tones mosaic top, and removable tapered l...
Ceramic, Wood
Ate Van Apeldoorn King Size Pine Platform Bed Frame, 1960s
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid pine platform bed frame by Dutch designer Ate Van Apeldoorn, sized for a European king mattress at 68 x 78.5 inches. The frame is built from thick-cut solid pine planks with pr...
Pine
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
$3,495
H 14.25 in W 72 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Abstract Mosaic Glass Tile Cocktail Table, C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous mid-century mosaic cocktail table with colored glass tile and a Formica top. Walnut base with splayed legs. Measures: 72 inch x 24 x 14.25H makes this a statement piece. In ...
Art Glass, Formica, Walnut
Stunning Pia Manu Ceramic Mosaic Coffee Table, c. 1960s
By Pia Manu, Jules De Waele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning example of artisan craftsmanship, this Pia Manu coffee table from the c. 1960s showcases an exquisite inset ceramic tile mosaic top. It immediately captivates with i...
Chrome
$2,284
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
Wood
$4,500Sale Price|29% Off
H 15 in Dm 42 in
'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1st Generation original of the 'Petal' coffee table with Redwood 'petals' by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern col...
Iron
$47,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.25 in W 100 in D 19 in
Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare and important sculptural double dresser was designed by Vladimir Kagan and handcrafted by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc during the 1950s in New York. Each of the two chests are s...
Walnut
$10,100
H 16.93 in W 40.95 in D 80.32 in
Large Teak Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn Model 159, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This exquisite teak daybed, designed by Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, showcases the simplicity and elegance of classic Danish design. Its sleek, solid wood frame f...
Fabric, Foam, Teak
$8,115
H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr Möbel, 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This vintage B40 sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin is a masterpiece of mid-century design and part of his renowned "Maasmöbel" collection. Crafted from fine teak veneer, it features cle...
Steel
$6,562Sale Price|25% Off
H 16.25 in W 66 in D 32 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table- Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Modern's star Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table for Calvin Furniture Original Paul McCobb walnut and brass plateau table model 8705-L with t...
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror with Shelf and Drawer by Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall mounted mirror with shelf and drawer by Pastoe. Commonly attributed to Cees Braakman. The mirror has been tilted by previous owner using wooden blocks which can be r...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Coffee Table, 1970s
Ceramic
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 90.5 in D 32 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully updated and restored. The iconic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair from "The Sign". This sofa ...
Mohair, Mahogany
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.