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Michel Ducaroy Furniture

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.

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Style: Hollywood Regency
Creator: Michel Ducaroy
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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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    A Togo sofa is a piece of furniture designed by Michel Ducaroy. The sofa features an ergonomic design with a simple square back, a plush seat and open arm-less sides. Upholstery shows off pleats or button tufting. Shop a range of Togo sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Togo sofas are the first in the world to be made entirely of polyurethane foam. The couch has no frame and the structure is defined by polyester and polyurethane foam, giving the consumer three different densities from which to choose. Soft polyester padding covers the polyurethane, ensuring a soft finish. Shop a collection of Togo sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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