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.
Ligne Roset High Back Pair of Slipper Chairs by SODA Design in Jacquard Chenille
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dallas, TX
The "SO" Chair was designed by Soda Designers, Nasrallah & Horner, and produced by Ligne Roset. The design was chosen to become part of the permanent collection of contemporary desig...
Chrome
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Slipper Chairs, in the manner of William "Billy" Haines, American, circa 1940's. They are currently being refinished and r...
Upholstery, Wood
Slipper Chairs Billy Baldwin Design, Pair
By Billy Baldwin, Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic pair of Slipper Chairs designed by Billy Baldwin manufactured by Sherrill Furniture. Exceptionally well maintained ready for use. Seats: 19" H.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,000 / set
H 30.75 in W 33 in D 29.75 in
Pair of 1940s Glamorous Grosfeld House Channel Backed Wide Slipper Chairs
By William Billy Haines, Grosfeld House, Lorin Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1940s high style Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House wide body slipper chairs with channeled backs on splayed legs. Of the Hollywood Period, these lounge chairs do have neoclas...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Channel Back Slipper Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency Channel back slipper chair. Regency style chairs with channel backs. Cabriole Queen Anne legs. They have a bowed front and are very well made. Reuphols...
Fabric
1940s French Tufted Back Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite 1940s French tufted slipper chair. This tufted high back slipper chair is a beautiful piece of French furniture from the 20th century. Upholstered in a light peach satin...
Upholstery
$1,995
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Modern Swivel Slipper Chair Orange Brushed Chenille & 4 Prong Chrome Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern swivel slipper chair with its original orange brushed chenille fabric with vertical tuck & roll cushions and 4 prong chrome base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind...
Metal, Chrome
$3,400
H 31 in W 29 in D 34 in
Pair of Barrel Back Tub Swivel Lounge Slipper Chairs Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of Milo Baughman style barrel back tub lounge slipper chairs.
Upholstery
$990
H 44 in W 24 in D 20 in
Victorian Armless Slipper Chair & Footstool Blue Chenille Baroque Upholstery
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
The fabric on this lovely armless Victorian slipper chair is fantastic, the royal blue colored pattern is accentuated by the yellowish cream background, the raised chenille fabric is...
Upholstery, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 33.63 in W 28.5 in D 39.25 in
Pair of 1980s Large Donghia Scroll Back Slipper Chairs in Original iKat Textile
By Angelo Donghia, Donghia
Located in St. Louis, MO
The word Comfort comes to mind when sitting in these large scale circa 1980 plush and fully upholstered Angelo Donghia designed scroll back slipper chairs, with original Donghia desi...
Textile, Upholstery, Foam
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Burov Paris
By Burov
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 70s slipper chairs by Sieges Burov Paris. The chairs have new seat and back cushions and have been reupholstered in a lush Cameron 100% Mohair. Burov Paris is a French d...
Mohair
$6,400 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 30 in
Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most comfortable seating position.
Steel
Large High Back Ploum Sofa by Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. This ultra coveted sofa is the epitome of comfort. Form and function. Sofa is pre-owned and in fair condition. The...
Fabric