With enduring designs like the immensely plush, Pop art–inspired Togo lounge chair and sofa, Ligne Roset has become synonymous with radical luxury furniture. However, when Antoine Roset (1841–93) started the company in 1860 in the small French town of Oussiat, its focus was on wooden umbrella handles.
In 1892, Ligne Roset’s founder 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. In 1975, the company introduced its Cinna brand, known to collectors for the Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus and other alluring seating.
Ligne Roset 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 new and vintage Ligne Roset sofas, lounge chairs, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Space Age Vintage Modular Lavender Leather Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic corner sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in fabulous lavender pastel color from leather 1970s France. An iconic modular freestanding corner sofa chai...
Leather
$16,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Sand Beige, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, sand beige leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel ...
Leather, Foam
$20,023
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 39.38 in
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Leather
$3,769
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Ligne Roset Sloop Sofa By Michel Ducaroy In Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing early Ligne Roset Sloop sofa in original natural leather by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s. A rare design by renowned designer Michel Ducaroy from the 1980s. This comfortable sofa co...
Leather
$3,297
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Blue Leather Togo Corner Sofa France 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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 Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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
$10,525 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Grey Modular Sofa, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Fabric
$5,889
H 41.34 in W 87.8 in D 31.5 in
Ligne Roset Model "Marsala" Space Age Sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seventies low three-seater lounge sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy. Manufactured by Ligne Roset. Model "Marsala" sofa shows Ducaroys characteristic style and innovative approach to de...
Plexiglass
$7,950Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.41 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
"Togo" Vintage Leather Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Italy 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage sofa from the 'Togo' series, realized in 1970s. Polyurethane covered in leather. Ligne Roset's label. Dimension; 27.5 (h) x 66.9 (w) x 37.4 (d). A celebrated icon of post...
Leather
$16,243 / set
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Fabric
Leather Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful authentic midnight black leather Togo Settee designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from the 1970s.
Leather
$14,124 / set
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Modular Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be config...
Fabric
$8,068
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 51.97 in
Original Ligne Roset Togo Sofa Set In Beige By Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing early Ligne Roset Togo sofa set in beige corduroy by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s. This iconic design has become more and more popular over the years due to its fun and comfortable...
Leather
1970s Black Leather Corner Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1970s black leather 'Togo' corner piece sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Original upholstery. Tags present. Heavy wear to leather. See condition notes for details.
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Togo Corner Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Orang Velvet, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in The Hague, NL
Magnificent Togo corner lounge chair designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 and was manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. Very comfortable and b...
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Togo Corner Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Orang Velvet, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in The Hague, NL
Magnificent Togo corner lounge chair designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 and was manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. Very comfortable and be...
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Togo Corner by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Tan Leather France – circa 1970
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Togo corner sofa in tan leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France – circa 1970. The element is in good condition with some age and use related...
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Togo Corner Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Orang Velvet, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in The Hague, NL
Magnificent Togo corner lounge chair designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 and was manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. Very comfortable and b...
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 39.38 in
Togo TWO SEATER couch by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Velvet, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in The Hague, NL
Togo TWO SEATER couch newley uhpolstered in blue velvet. ready for shipping end of februari
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in L 29.14 in
Togo Corner Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Velvet, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in The Hague, NL
Magnificent Togo corner lounge chair designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 and was manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. Very comfortable and b...
Fabric, Velvet