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.
Set of 6 Fine French Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs by Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roset: Is the name of the company before it was renamed "Ligne Roset" A set of 6 solid oak chair.
Oak
Fine French Mid-Century Mahogany Side Chairs by Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roset (name of the company before it was renamed "Ligne Roset") - A fine French 1950s compass style side/desk chair in solid mahogany. Refinished.
Oak
$6,800 / set
2 Pairs of French 1950s Lounge Chairs by Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roset (name of the company before it was renamed "Ligne Roset") editor - Collection du Crous de L’Academie de Versailles. Model 346 Two pairs of fine French Mid-Century lounge chair...
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in New York, NY
A set of sculptural light/medium walnut chairs by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Son. Reupholstered in a golden cream/off white cotton/linen blend. Original Tag. Chairs were made in ...
Walnut, Cotton
$1,950Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 30 in W 20.75 in D 18.5 in
Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully worn set of four handcrafted dining chairs, likely of French origin, dating to the mid-20th century. These chairs exhibit the timeless charm and utilitarian elegance as...
Wood, Rush
$1,795 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Dining Chairs by John Stuart & Jack Lenor Larsen
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 walnut dining chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Fabric is worn at the front edge on 3. Otherwise good vintage condi...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,937Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 22.75 in
Set Of 8 "Calin" Dining Chairs By Ligne Roset
By Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 8 "Calin" dining chairs By Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset. Designed in 1994 for French furniture design house, Ligne Roset, This is a set of 8, light sage green suede seriousl...
Upholstery, Wood
$650
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 20.75 in
Painted Neoclassical Side Chair, Wood with Laurel Wreath, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Neoclassical side or desk chair with laurel wreath & studs.
Wood
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.75 in W 24 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin scoop lounge chairs.
Chrome
Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in fabric, designed by Frode Holm. Made in Denmark, original condition.
Fabric, Elm
Pair of 1950s Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s lounge or slipper chairs in the manner of Gilbert Rohde. Off-white upholstery with black lacquered wood legs. Dunbar style.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,100 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern French Dining Chairs, Brown Vinyl, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern French dining chairs, in original brown vinyl. Solid frames, classic modern style.
Wood
$3,028 / set
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 35.44 in
Pair of French Lounge Chairs 1950s on Brass Legs in Black and Gold
Located in London, GB
French Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs are elegant and compact, reupholstered luxurious in black and gold striped fabric and standing on fine brass spider legs. These stylish chairs...
Brass
$12,400 / set
H 26 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Danish Modern Pair of Kristian Vedel Style Lounge Chairs in Palomino Shearling
By Kristian Vedel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish pair of Kristian Vedel attributed low profile Danish Modern lounge chairs newly professionally upholstered in super soft hand sewn Palomino Shearling. If you're an admirer of...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$5,800 / set
H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Classic midcentury lounge chairs upholstered in fabric and standing on solid mahogany legs. Designed by Danish architect Frits Henningsen, circa 1940. Made in Denmark. Great ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.96 in W 34.65 in L 27.96 in
Vintage Togo Lounge Chair in Oxblood Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Frenchman Michel Ducaroy designed the Togo in 1973 for Ligne Roset. The intention of Michel Ducaroy was to create the ultimate piece of furniture to relax in. Well, he succeeded,...
Leather, Foam
Ligne Roset Pop Chair and Ottoman by Christian Werner
By Ligne Roset
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning chair designed by Christian Werener for Ligne Roset, 2001. This lime green Pop Chair and ottoman feature curvy, clean lines with a modern feel. This transitional lounge chair...
Steel
Pair of Ligne Roset La Pilee Dining Chairs White Lacquer
By Ligne Roset
Located in Pasadena, TX
New, modern pair of "La Pilee" dining chairs finished in white, gloss lacquer. Chair made of laser-cut sheet steel. No fuss and all design.
Aluminum