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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Ligne Roset Square Display Cabinet
By Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Square Display Cabinet by Ligne Roset, a must-have piece for any luxury home. Crafted with impeccable attention to detail, this cabinet features a sleek squa...
Glass, Wood
$800
H 24.22 in W 35.83 in D 5.83 in
1950s Japanese vintage wood square display case, collector's cabinet organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tochigi pref., Kanto area, Japan. This vintage, open square display case was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material. Can be used as tabletop or ...
Wood, Hardwood, Plywood
Victorian Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian style display cabinet in walnut We date this to circa 1920 and the patina to the walnut is exquisite Two drawers so ample storgage Viewings available by appointmen...
Walnut
Teak Museum Display Cabinet
Located in Topanga, CA
A gorgeous teak museum display cabinet featuring glass panels on the sides and a pair of sliding glazed doors at the front. The cabinet has a wooden back panel and sturdy shelves in...
Teak
Yang Display Cabinet
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
This oriental-inspired display cabinet with stand is part of the Nuovo Classico Milanese collection of fine, timeless pieces. A stunning addition to any home, where it will a perfect...
Glass, Walnut
Dutch Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century Dutch painted oak glazed display cabinet with a dome top. Stunning original hand blown green glass in the doors. 1780. Code: 9078 Dimensions: W: 55" (139.7 cm) ...
Blown Glass, Oak
Italian Display Cabinet 1970's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The gold and black frame lends the entire cabinet a refined impression. The top panel features an ornate design, allowing any items displayed upon it to be presented with elegance. I...
Metal, Brass
Showcase Display Cabinet, 1960s
Located in London, England
SHOWCASE / DISPLAY CABINET, 1960s, black lacquered metal handles and drawers in teak, loose glass tops.
Glass, Teak
Antique Display Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Napoleon III antique display cabinet. This beautiful breakfront kingwood display cabinet has a central wide door flanked by two glazed panels ...
Bronze
2-Door Tulipwood Display Cabinet
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
This display cabinet in walnut-stained, solid tulipwood is a true gem that will surely make a superb statement in any classic or rustic-chic decor. Raised on tapered feet, the handcr...
Wood
3-Door Display Cabinet
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
A showcase of well-balanced proportions and exquisite craftsmanship, this display cabinet has a solid lime wood frame with three glass doors equipped with double hook closing (upper ...
Wood
Venetian Display Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Venetian gesso polychrome and parcel-gilt display cabinet or bookcase decorated in red-orange colors. The arched feather pediment over a pair of m...
Gesso
Dutch Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century Dutch glazed display cabinet with serpentine front drawers and a bleached oak finish. 1790. Code: 9012 Dimensions: W: 65" (165.1 cm) H: 86" (218.4 cm) D: 16" (40...
Oak
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H 16.25 in W 67 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Modern Ligne Roset Postmodern TV Entertainment Cabinet Table
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Ligne Roset postmodern TV cabinet table. A gorgeous entertainment center with a postmodern design. This piece was designed Eric Jourdan for Ligne Roset, a world renown French furni...
Wood
White Melamine Ligne Roset Cabinet, Chrome Frame
By Ligne Roset
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lovely original Linge Roset bookcase cupboard in white Melamine Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll pric...
Chrome
Vintage Chrome Contour Bar Cabinet
By Ligne Roset
Located in Pasadena, TX
50" vintage chrome contour bar cabinet (Three) drawers and door cabinet with glass top Measures: 49.5" width x 17" depth x 30" height Glass: 47.25" length x 14.75" depth.