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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Jean Nouvel Desk by Ligne Roset, Beech Wood, Modern Design, 1987
By Jean Nouvel, Ligne Roset
Located in London, England
The beech desk, designed by the famous architect Jean Nouvel for the Relais et Châteaux hotel "Le Saint-James Bouliac de Bordeaux", is a centerpiece that embodies both elegance and f...
Beech
$3,926
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern PetiteTable Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk, wood, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
$5,354
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Desk, Cherry & Birch, Italy, 1950s Design
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The desk in cherry and birch wood features one long, seamless front drawer, offering generous concealed storage while maintaining a streamlined silhouette. Beneath the top, an angled...
Brass
Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and handles. Features three drawers on the right and a filing drawer on the left. There ...
Teak
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 58 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design. 3 Drawer finished back Dimensions. 58 W ; 30 H ; 24 D Overall Knee Clearance. 23 7/8.
Wood
$2,730
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Ravenna, IT
Compass executive desk designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra in 1953. The iconic piece gets its name from the aesthetics of the slender metal legs, resembling a compass. Comb...
Steel
$2,320
H 29.34 in W 49.61 in D 24.22 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very elegant desk made by USM Pastoe. This desk was designed in the early fifties by Cees Braakman and is part of the oak series.
Oak
JEAN Desk
Located in Pesaro, IT
Smooth lines of sculptural bases in polished stainless steel reflect surroundings creating unique pattern, depend from space where it placed on. Massive oak tabletop with rounded ed...
Stainless Steel
Oak Desk from Jean Prouvé Workshops, 1950
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Oak Desk from Jean Prouvé Workshops, 1950 Vintage Design This emblematic oak office, awarded to the prestigious Jean Prouvé workshops, a remarkable centerpiece of the industrial des...
Metal
Ligne Roset design sideboard dresser Everywhere C4
By Ligne Roset
Located in Lemmer, NL
Ligne Roset design sideboard dresser Everywhere C4 period 21st century design Christian Werner Ligne Roset condition excellent minimal signs of use size 94.5 x 208 x 44 (...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Adjustable Desk in Beech Produced by Seltz, France 1980s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in Hellouw, NL
Crafted in solid beech, this sculptural desk by Seltz from the 1980s combines functional ingenuity with expressive form, echoing the design principles associated with Pierre Chapo. ...
Beech
$1,886Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 73.04 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautifully designed desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with high levels of practicality and comfort. It has six drawers, three of each side of the seating position. The exterior lo...
Oak
Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Desk by Eric Jourdan
By Eric Jourdan, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the elegant and sophisticated Hyannis Port Desk by Ligne Roset. Crafted with high quality materials, this desk exudes luxury and style. The sleek design features a sleek ...
Metal
Ligne Roset by Julie Pfligersdorffer White Poms Compact Desk
By Ligne Roset, Julie Pfligersdorffer
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Julie Pfligersdorffer for Ligne Roset in 2008, the Poms desk gives the classic secretaires a contemporary twist. Constructed from two layers of white laminate...
Metal
Vintage Secretaire by Ligne Roset, 1988
By Ligne Roset, Philippe Starck
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant secretary desk by Pagnon Patrick & Pelhaitre Claude designed in 1988 for Ligne Roset. This rare and unique desk is made of high quality materials with steel legs, lacquere...
Steel