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.
Shelf in Glass by Michel Duraoy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Shelf in Glass by Michel Duraoy for Ligne Roset, 1970s Vintage Design Modular shelf 1970' Michel Ducaroy, ligne roset edition. 5 aluminum uprights, furniture, composed of elements ...
Aluminum
$685
H 9.45 in W 24.02 in D 8.86 in
French Riviera Style Shelf in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century French Riviera–style wall shelf entirely made of bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker. This stunning organic piece was likely designed in Italy during the 197...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$4,625Sale Price|50% Off
H 88.59 in W 102.76 in D 16.93 in
Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset is a versatile and modern storage solution. Designed by the renowned Mic...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Shelf, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small wall shelf designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.375"H x 22.3"W x 3.125"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Pine
1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s sculptural rattan & glass etagere The case with continuous book-matched rattan The upper section measures 24.5" W x 43" H, fitted with two 2...
Rattan, Glass
$1,181
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 2.76 in
Ustensilo Wall Organizer by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, Dorothee Becker
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this Design and color Designer - Dorothee Becker Maurer Producer - Design M Model - Ustensilo Wall Organizer Design Period 1970s Materials - Plastic Col...
Plastic
Korpus Shelf L in Sea Color by Andreas Bergsaker for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Korpus is a colourful wall-mounted shelf created for HAY by Norwegian product designer Andreas Bergsaker. Based on the desire to create a durable multi-purpose shelf from recyclable material, Korpus Shelf...
Aluminum
Post Modern Plate Glass and Brass Wall Mount Shelf, C. 1970's
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Wall mount plate glass shelf, having a thick ( 1" ) top, with brass brackets. Well crafted, sophisticated design, in very good, original condition. Made in the USA in the Italian sty...
Brass
1970s Italian Space Age Wall Organizer by Makio Hasuike for Gedy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This original wall organizer was designed by Makio Hasuike for Gedy and produced in Italy during the 1970s. The piece exemplifies the innovative...
Plastic
$850
H 7.68 in W 31.89 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Large French Riviera Shelf in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century large organic wall shelf entirely made of bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker. This stunning piece was likely designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 19...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1970s Danish Modern Teardrop Bentwood Wall Shelf Curios, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1970s Danish modern teardrop bentwood hanging curio shelves. A coordinating pair in two sizes with a double bentwood frame topped with a rope hoop hanger and secured with cop...
Rope, Bentwood
Ligne Roset Dedicato Bookshelf by Didier Gomez
By Didier Gomez
Located in Basildon, London
The Dedicato Bookshelf by Ligne Roset, designed by Didier Gomez, is a striking piece that effortlessly combines modern design with functional elegance. This bookshelf features a slee...
Aluminum
Glass shelf produced by Veca
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass shelf made by Veca. Wall mounting plates included. Reflections in the photo. Good condition. Thank you.
Steel