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.
Femina Body Ottoman by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna/Ligne Roset
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. France. Matching sofa available. Original alcantara fabric.
Fabric
$3,384
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This iconic ottoman is part of the legendary Togo collection designed in the 1970s by Michel Ducaroy for the French manufacturer Ligne Roset. Revolutionary at the time of its creatio...
Velvet
$13,409 / 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
Pascal Mourge "Calin" Ottomans for Ligne Roset, 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Coronado, CA
A large pillowy pair of "Calin" ottomans by French designer Pascal Mourge, manufactured by Ligne Roset in the 1990s. The ottomans have been freshly re-upholstered in a thick, distres...
Aluminum
Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Daybed Model GAO designed by Jean Paul Laloy. Rare Daybed Sofa in very good condition. The colour of the fabric is brown and...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,660 / 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
$3,734
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
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
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
$6,301
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
$7,002
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Cinna ‘Sandra’ Three-Seater Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus, France, 1970s
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An iconic Sandra three-seater sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna, France, during the 1970s. With its generously rounded silhouette, soft sculptural lines, and deep seating c...
Velvet
$1,517
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
$9,803
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
Original GAO Sofa Couch Ligne Roset Cinna Jean Paul Laloy
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein cooles ausklappbares Zweisitzer Schlafsofa von Ligne Roset / Cinna zum Verkauf an. Das Modell heißt "GAO", wurde von Jean Paul Laloy ent...
Fabric