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 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s Vintage Design ML80 Modular shelf 1970 ′ by Michel Ducoy edition Roset line. 2 aluminum and lacquered wood / gla...
Aluminum
$1,400
H 74 in W 32 in D 11 in
Post Modern Space Age Plastic Shelves by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell c. 1970's
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in New York, NY
Space Age, Postmodern plastic shelf unit, designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, made in Italy circa 1970's. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Plastic
$2,843
H 97.64 in W 41.74 in D 14.57 in
Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois Floor/ceiling shelf/Bar (Claustra) 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Aluminum and smoked acrylic elements Measures : 106x37cm H:248cm (Variable) Materials : Aluminium - Acrylic Michel Ducaroy was a French designer born in 1925. He became renowned fo...
Aluminum
$3,390Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 52.37 in
Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo di Carli, Fiarm
Located in Roma, IT
Modular bookshelf system realized by Carlo dé Carli in 1970s. Curved plywood and ash veneer. Manufacturer's label: FIARM Scorzè (Venezia), Made in Italy. An elegant expression of ...
Wood
$3,121Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 64.18 in W 29.73 in D 13.59 in
A Pair of 1970s Shelves / étagère in Chromed Metal, Solid Wood and Smoked Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Two twin shelves perfect for being positioned symmetrically on the sides of a door or for use as a room divider. This pair of vintage bookcases...
Metal, Chrome
Totem shelve by Valeric Doubroucinskis for Rodier, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Totem - 1970s - Vintage Measures : 30x44cm H:208cm Material : Fiberglass Knitwear shelves specially manufactured for the Rodier store interiors in the 1970's. Great display for your ...
Fiberglass
$3,331 / set
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 8.27 in
A pair of 1970s solid patinated pine shelves by swedish cabinet maker.
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in København K, 84
This pair of solid pine shelves, crafted by a Swedish cabinet maker in the 1970s, captures the rustic sophistication of Scandinavian design, with a design ethos influenced by the wor...
Brass
$5,495 / set
H 70 in W 34 in D 14 in
1970s Pagoda Rattan Glass Bookcase Etagere Display Shelves, Ser of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, pagoda rattan and glass design tier etagere set you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstand...
Rattan, Glass
Set of two modular shelves - Emile Seigneur - France - 1950
By Marcel Gascoin, Emile Seigneur, Rene Gabriel
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A set of two modular shelves designed by Emile Seigneur, a designer of the French reconstruction era. The two shelves are independent but are shown here stacked on top of each othe...
Oak
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 57.29 in W 35.44 in D 13.59 in
Gilt brass & smoked glass shelves by Renato Zevi, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful shelving unit by Renato Zevi, Italy circa 1970, the design has those iconic geometric accents. Gilded brass body with two smoked glass trays, others can be added as desired...
Brass
$4,044
H 29.93 in W 87.41 in D 16.74 in
Set Of Modular Sideboard By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set Of Modular Sideboard By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1970s
Wood
$1,427 / set
H 13.59 in W 39.38 in D 10.44 in
Danish Oak Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s. Set of 2.
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s. Set of 2. Pair of wall mounted floating Danish Mid-Century Modern shelves model RY21. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and manuf...
Oak
$808 / set
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Italian modern black shiny plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
By Marcello Siard, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black shiny plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s. Set of two shelves in glossy black plastic, one small and one large. It is possible to mount them in ...
Plastic
Sold
H 88.5 in W 115 in D 17.5 in
P&P 900 Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Line Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in San Diego, CA
P&P 900 modular wall mounted storage system by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, circa 2000s. This modular wall system uses anodized aluminum beams as...
Aluminum
Sold
H 90 in W 114 in D 21 in
Post-modern Ligne Roset Ebonized Minimal Wall Unit, Shelves, Drawer, desk France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ligne Roset desk / wall unit Ligne Roset Postmodern black lacquered walnut minimal wall unit with drawers and pull-out desk. Extremely rare piec...
Wood