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Michel Ducaroy

French, 1925-2009

The Togo sofa isn’t the only piece of furniture Michel Ducaroy designed, but it is certainly the one that he will be long remembered for. The cozy, crumpled pillow-like sofa seems never to go out of style, and its features encapsulate Ducaroy’s design philosophy of combining ergonomics and comfort with high-tech synthetic materials like foam, quilting and thermoformed plastics.

Ducaroy was born into a family of French furniture manufacturers who specialized in residential interiors as well as fittings for ocean liners. However, he elected to study sculpture at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Lyon, and this foundation would greatly influence his work and the way he thought about shape and form. Ducaroy worked at the family business and later founded his design studio in 1952.

In 1954, Ducaroy began working with Ligne Roset, the French family-run manufacturing giant known across the world for creating high-end seating. There, he was able to propel the research and development of their designs, and his work quickly became integral to the company’s identity.

Ducaroy’s innovations with thermoformed plastics and biomorphic forms can be seen in early designs for Ligne Roset in the ’60s and ’70s, like the cozy, modular Adria chair and low-sitting Kashima sofa. He designed the Togo furniture line in 1973 using an innovative all-foam seating structure that was covered with polyester; decades later the Togo sofa remains a Ligne Roset best seller.

The low rise and unique curve of any Ducaroy sofa make it instantly recognizable, and the distinctly Pop art–inspired, organic forms that the celebrated designer created from synthetic materials like polyester and foam made a powerful statement at their inception, as they continue to do now.

Find a collection of new and vintage Michel Ducaroy sofas, lounge chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Average Sold Price
$7,091
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Ligne Roset Togo by Michel Ducaroy Three-Seater Sofa in Saddle Brown Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Dronten, NL
Originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, the Togo has become a true design classic, celebrated for its distinctive form and enduring appeal. This versatile modu...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Foam, Leather

Ligne Roset Model "Marsala" Space Age Sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seventies low three-seater lounge sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy. Manufactured by Ligne Roset. Model "Marsala" sofa shows Ducaroys characteristic style and innovative approach to de...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michel Ducaroy

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Plexiglass

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Aralia sofa is similar in style to the iconic Togo and Kashima designs. Built for laid back comfort, the two seat sofa is constructed...
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1980s French Vintage Michel Ducaroy

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Fabric

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
$3,987
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 38.19 in
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Ligne Roset Togo Leather Loveseat, designed by Michel Ducaroy, is an iconic piece known for its unique, low-profile, and ultra-comfortable...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Leather, Foam

Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
$3,840 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27 in W 54 in D 39 in
Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois Floor/ceiling shelf/Bar (Claustra) 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
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...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Aluminum

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather, France, Set of 5
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exclusive five-piece set of the iconic Togo sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France, represents the pinnacle of design and comfort. The set includes a t...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michel Ducaroy

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Leather

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather, France, Set of 5
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather, France, Set of 5
$17,177 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
French Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Austin, TX
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. An icon of style and good taste; a Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Mic...
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Early 2000s French Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Leather

French Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset
French Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset
$10,950
H 25.5 in W 68.5 in D 41 in
Leather Sloop 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in New York, NY
Leather Sloop 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980s.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michel Ducaroy

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Leather

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Michel Ducaroy Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$7,020SofasFabric, FoamCirca 21st Century
2025$5,000SofasFabric1970s
2025$5,990Desks and Writing TablesCane, Glass, Hardwood1950
2025$11,500Sectional SofasFabric1970s
2025$2,829SofasTextile, FoamUnknown
2025$4,308Living Room Sets, Sectional SofasLeathercirca 1980s
2025$2,862Sectional Sofas, Living Room SetsLeathercirca 1980s
2025$14,500Living Room Sets, Sectional SofasLeather, Foamcirca 1980s
2025$12,026Sofas, Sectional SofasFabricCirca 1990s
2025$9,360Sectional Sofas, SofasLeather1970s
2025$2,535Lounge ChairsTextile, Foamunknown
2025$9,000Sectional SofasFabric1970s
2025$7,999Sectional SofasFabric1970s
2025$9,000Sectional Sofas, SofasFabricCirca 21st Century
2025$2,603Sectional SofasFabricCirca 21st Century
2025$7,500ShelvesAluminum, Glass1970
2025$2,876Sectional SofasFabricCirca 21st Century
2025$5,850Sectional SofasFaux Leatherunknown
2025$2,411Lounge ChairsLeather, FoamUnknown
2025$2,800SofasFoam, LeatherUnknown
$7,091
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$1,482-$15,529
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Michel Ducaroy furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Michel Ducaroy furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michel Ducaroy furniture, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Michel Ducaroy were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin, and Ligne Roset. Prices for Michel Ducaroy furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,154 and can go as high as $22,191, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,568.

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