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.
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Michel Ducaroy Purple Cotton Togo Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1974, Set of 2
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vicenza, IT
Togo modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in 1974. The set is composed of 2 modules. Purple cotton upholstery. Ex...
Cotton, Foam
$12,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Living Room Set for Ligne Roset, Leather, 1973, Set of 2
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” living room set for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather, 1973, France, set of two. Three-seater sofa + single chair Iconic and timeless, the Togo set by Michel Ducar...
Leather, Foam
Ligne Roset Brigantin Leather Sofa Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Fraser, MI
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
$5,743 / set
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Pair of 2-seaters Togo sofa, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of 2-seaters Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Rose, made in the 2000s. In its original upholstery, a thick blue jean / lavender cotton. A true design icon, the Togo remains as ...
Fabric
$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 Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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
'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
$10,515 / 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 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 three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Fabric
$7,912Sale 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 Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
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
$6,942
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Togo Sofa 3 seater in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
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...
Textile
$14,171 / 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 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 config...
Fabric
$8,600
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 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
$10,515 / set
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of Three
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 three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Fabric
Pierre Chapo L03 Daybed In Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning daybed model L03 in solid Elm wood and bouclé by Pierre Chapo, 1960s. The breathtaking design features the iconic Chapo wood joints which were created as a result of the pi...
Bouclé, Elm
Sold
H 37.41 in W 79.93 in D 29.93 in
Linge Roset by Didier Gomez Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed
By Ligne Roset, Didier Gomez
Located in Basildon, London
Perfectly balancing practicality with modern style, this Nomade Express sofa bed was designed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset. Comprising of...
Fabric
Sold
H 35.83 in W 75.99 in D 45.28 in
Smala by Ligne Roset Adjustable Daybed Sofa in Beige Leather with Pillow
By Ligne Roset, Pascal Mourgue
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Ships from Kentucky, USA. Made in France by Ligne Roset, this iconic adjustable daybed / sofa in luxurious beige leather is as chic as it is versatile. Clean lines, generous propo...
Metal
Sold
H 27 in W 96 in D 69 in
Ligne Roset Double Chaise Daybed in Dark Grey Alcantara Ultrasuede, Signed
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly cozy and comfy large daybed that is large enough to use as an actual every-day bed, is comprised of two parts, a left and a right side extra wide chaises. This pair of ...
Steel