With enduring designs like the immensely plush, Pop art–inspired Togo lounge chair and sofa, Ligne Roset has become synonymous with radical luxury furniture. In 1975, the company introduced its Cinna brand, known to collectors for the Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus and other alluring seating.
When Antoine Roset (1841–93) started Ligne Roset in 1860 in the small French town of Oussiat, its focus was on wooden umbrella handles. A bit more than thirty years later, Roset 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 chair — designed in 1971 for Elysée Palace — are among the brand’s most popular pieces.
The brand 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 vintage Cinna sofas and other Ligne Roset furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Cinna / Ligne Roset Lounge Chair Sandra by Annie Hieronimus Lime Green
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus. This is the Chair Version. The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design. The colour is stunning lime green and ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
$7,250 / set
Annie Hieronimus “Sandra” Chairs, a pair
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Chicago, IL
for Cinna c. 1980s, France. There is fading consistent with age and use along with a small stain (pictured) - the chairs are in otherwise great condition
Fabric
$13,505 / set
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 39.38 in
Sandra Living Room Set in Camel Leather by A. Hieronimus for Cinna Ligne Roset.
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
An iconic 1970s design, the Sandra sofa collection was designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna after she joined the Roset Bureau d'Etudes in 1976. Constructed from foam, this armchair...
Leather, Foam
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus. This is the 2 seater version. The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design. The...
Leather, Upholstery
Ligne Roset Fireside “Neo” Lounge Rocking Chair and Footrest
By Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Ligne Roset “Neo” fireside rocking chair and footrest with original canary yellow fabric by Alban-Sebastian Giles . Use with existing fabric or have r...
Fabric, Foam
$3,761
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 Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
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
$5,700 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.8 in D 38.98 in
Cinna Sandra Lounge Chairs In Velvet By Annie Hieronimus, 1970s, Set Of 2
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning pair of original Sandra lounge chairs by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna, a division of Ligne Roset, France 1970s. This beautiful pair is reupholstered in a beautiful rust/ terr...
Velvet
$1,528
H 30.71 in W 75.6 in D 38.59 in
Large Plumy sofa by Annie Hiéronimus for China (Ligne Roset), France, 1980s
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Plumy sofa, designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna (Ligne Roset), manufactured in France in the 1980s. Exceptionally comfortable and designed for complete relaxation, the seat ...
Velvet, Foam
$9,873
H 26.78 in W 63 in D 38.59 in
Rare vintage Sandra sofa in original leather - Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional SANDRA lounge sofa in its original vintage cream/beige leather. Designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France. French designer Annie Hieron...
Leather
Marsala Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of iconic Marsala lounge chairs designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, dating from the 1970s. These sculptural low lounge pieces are a perfect example of Ducaroy’s signatur...
Textile, Plastic, Foam
1980s Vintage Sculptural Leather Jaymar Chairs - A Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
First of all, chocolate brown is my FAVORITE color and these are some of my favorite vintage chairs. Jaymar, Quebec Cantilevered Tongue lounge chairs in the style of Louis Durot, Pie...
Leather
$6,347
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Sandra Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus, Leather, Italy, 1980s Design, Rare
By Ligne Roset, Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Roma, IT
Sandra Sofa is a design item realized in 1980s for Cinna (Ligne Roset). Designed by Annie Hieronimus in 1976. Rare Leather two seats Sofa Dimensions: h: 70 cm L.: 125 cm Depth: 9...
Leather
$12,950
H 26 in W 78 in D 38 in
3-Seater Sandra Sofa, Newly Upholstered Tapestry by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed by Annie Hiéronimus in the 1970s for Cinna, the Sandra sofa captures a moment when French seating shifted away from rigid structure toward softness and ease. Its low, envelo...
Fabric, Foam
$3,114 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Togo Leather Lounge Chair 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...
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Cinna / Ligne Roset Lounge Chair Sandra by Annie Hieronimus Lime Green
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus. This is the Chair Version. The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design. The colour is stunning lime green a...
Upholstery, Fabric, Foam