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
$7,200
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Two Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy Leather, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” two-seater sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic concept, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, with...
Leather, Foam
$6,845
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 40.16 in
Togo Sofa 3 seater - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset black Leather made in France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Munster, NRW
Togo Sofa - Michel Ducaroy 1974 for Ligne Roset. 3-seater Sofa - manufactured in France. Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, beautiful original condition in soft black leather...
Leather
$19,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducar...
Leather, Foam
$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
'Togo' 3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
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
$3,304
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
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset "Togo" Modular Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Astoria, NY
Michel Ducaroy (French, 1925-2009) for Ligne Roset "Togo" Black Leather Upholstered Modular Sofa, in four pieces with matching ottoman, with "Ligne Roset" label. Overall: 25.5" H x ...
Leather
$5,900
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
$4,307
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Black Leather Togo 3 seater Sofa Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Classic French Togo by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make thi...
Leather
$8,600
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Three Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy Leather, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” three-seater sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic concept, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, wi...
Leather, Foam
$4,661 / set
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Black Leather Togo Sofa and pouf, Set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make...
Leather
Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Athens, Attiki
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. A Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the u...
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 Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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 Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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 Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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 Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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 Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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
Togo Corner Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Velvet, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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