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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Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Ligne Roset, Oak & Vinyl, France, 1950s
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
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
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
$3,035Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs with Brass Legs & Black Fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs with an elegant, compact silhouette. Reupholstered in a luxurious black and gold striped fabric, the chairs are raised on refined br...
Brass
$3,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 31 in Dm 21 in
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
$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
$1,805Sale Price / set|30% 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
Ligne Roset Rattan Longue Chair
By Ligne Roset
Located in Čelinac, BA
Ligne Roset Rattan Longue Chair 1980s
Fabric, Rattan
$6,900 / set
H 38 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of five green, stylish Italian chairs. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Original leather seat covers, dark shellac polished ...
Leather, Walnut
$3,431
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Ligne Roset 'Dainthus' lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy 'Liberty of London' fabric
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The Ligne Roset Dianthus in Rare ‘Liberty of London’ Floral Velour A masterpiece of French design meets British textile heritage. Designed in 1978 by Michel Ducaroy—the visionary beh...
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant and in excellent vintage condition. Naugahyde remains in top condition and is quite comfy and stylish. Walnut frame is also in like new condition.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Marsala Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of iconic Marsala lounge chairs designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, dating from the 1970s. These sculptural low lounge pieces are a perfect example of Ducaroy’s signatur...
Textile, Plastic, Foam
$14,000 / set
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Four Polished Oak Dining Chairs, France, Mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
These elegant set of six limed oak dining chairs by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of design he produced for the company Votre Maison....
Oak, Rattan
$3,000
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
This chair is a classic example of Danish furniture design from the 1940s. The chair is made from Cuban mahogany, giving it a warm and rich wood tone, characteristic of high quality...
Leather, Mahogany
$14,000 / set
H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs, France, c. 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Dedar fabric. Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of...
Oak, Upholstery
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