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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Organic Sideboard in Pine by Silvio Coppola, Edition Fratelli Montina
By Ligne Roset
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An organic sideboard in pine by Silvio Coppola, Edition Fratelli Montina circa 1970 distributed in France by Ligne Roset.
Pine
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Geometric Sideboard in Walnut
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, sideboard, walnut, Italy, 1966 This geometrically convincing sideboard is designed by the Italian designer-architect Silvio Coppola. It is well-structure...
Walnut
Sideboard "Pranzo 602" by Silvio Coppola for Bernini - 1960s
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent sideboard designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini in 1964. It is made of walnut and in magnificent condition. As you can see, the objective of this sideboard is above all...
Walnut
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Geometric Sideboard in Walnut
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, sideboard, walnut, Italy, design 1966 This geometrically convincing sideboard is designed by the Italian designer-architect Silvio Coppola. It is well-st...
Walnut
Sideboard Pranzo by Silvio Coppola for Bernini in Walnut
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pranzo ( Lunch ) is a cupboard clearly inspired by the Lombard cabinetmaking tradition in walnut wood, reflecting Silvio Coppola's essential approach to design; a design free from fl...
Walnut
Pine Sideboard, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large wooden sideboard in its original paint, made around 1900. The sideboard consists of two parts. The top section has two doors with two shelves. The bottom section has two drawer...
Glass, Pine
$5,062
H 34.65 in W 73.23 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by Fratelli Proserpio, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian sideboard has details that reveal the craftsmanship involved in its production. The front composition of two sliding doors in horizontal and vertical wood grain, the cen...
Teak
Pine sideboard "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare sideboard produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. The model “Lövåsen” belongs to the sportstugemöbel (cabin furniture) tradition — known for its functional sim...
Wrought Iron
$6,870
H 30.52 in W 87.41 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Margot Sideboard by Gianluigi Gorgoni for Fratelli Turri, 1980's
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Margot Sideboard by Gianluigi Gorgoni for Fratelli Turri, 1980's
Wood
$3,073Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.41 in W 79.93 in D 19.69 in
Walnut Sideboard by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This walnut veneered sideboard was designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini in Italy in the 1960s. A nice detail is that the 2 outer drawers open in a rounding. Because of its shape it...
Walnut
Biosca sideboard in solid Pine, Spain 1960s
By BIOSCA
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning sideboard in solid pine by Biosca, Spain 1960s. Strong brutalist design made from raw solid pine with a beautiful, outspoken grain. The sideboard features wonderful details,...
Pine
1970’s Danish Pine Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
1970’s Danish designed pine sideboard with all wood hardware. Original finish. Made in Denmark
Pine
$9,642
H 67.72 in W 118.12 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Sideboard by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian living room teakwood Highboard designed and manufactured by Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s. The whole structure is supported by four black painted metal uprights and ...
Metal
Dedicato Sideboard by Didier Gomez for Ligne Roset
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Izegem, VWV
This sideboard from the Dedicato range has an aluminum frame and a glossy white finnish. The upper top is a white glass insert. The sideboard has four doors, clear glass shelves and ...
Aluminum
Ligne Roset "Lines" Sideboard in Red
By Peter Maly, Ligne Roset
Located in Dallas, TX
Lines sideboard designed by Peter Maly for Ligne Roset with structure in panels of particleboard, lacquered glossy white. Interiors finished in satin white lacquer. Base in 50 mm ...
Wood, Lacquer
Ligne Roset Contours Sideboard Cabinet Elephant Lacquer
By Ligne Roset
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ligne Roset Contours entertainment center/ sideboard cabinet. Sophisticated, three door sideboard with adjustable glass shelves and drawer. Includes top glass. Matching thre...
Ligne Roset Cemia Tv Cabinet Sideboard
By Ligne Roset
Located in Pasadena, TX
New CEMIA TV, cabinet sideboard by Ligne Roset. Double-sided, stand-alone piece characterized by a structure with four rounded corners. This satin white lacquered cabinet is comp...