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Michel Ducaroy

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.

French Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974.
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Leather, Foam

Togo sofa Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 2seater
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
The Togo sofa was presented for the first time at Furnishing Expo in Paris in 1973, Designed by Michel Ducaroy who was inspired by a toothpaste tube. P...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Leather, Foam

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Tangerine Corner Modular Sofa, Set of 3
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be co...
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1970s French Vintage Michel Ducaroy

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Fabric

Ligne Roset Togo two seater sofa in petrol Leather By Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Ligne Roset Togo two seater sofa in original Petrol blue leather by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s. This iconic design has become more and more popular over the years. The lightweig...
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1970s Vintage Michel Ducaroy

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Leather

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 2 pieces set
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 2 pieces set: 1seater and ottoman. Togo was designed in 1973. 2 pieces set: one seater and pouf. The sofa is upholstered in brown leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Leather, Foam

Togo Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa in velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset The designer was inspired by the tooth paste tube Three seater sofa, upholstered in soft and smooth vetvet. The colour and and p...
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1990s French Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Velvet

French Vintage Togo Sofa in Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy

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Leather, Foam

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 5 pieces set Togo was designed in 1973. Five pieces set: three seater, twoseater, one seater, corner and pouf. The sofa is upholstered wi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michel Ducaroy

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Fabric, Foam

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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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