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.
Ligne Roset Black Leather Togo Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design classic. This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of...
Leather
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Orange Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design Classic. This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of...
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Yellow Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a Mid Century Design Classic. This set, including an armchair and footstool, offer...
Fabric
$8,863 / item
Michel Ducaroy Sna Roset Armchair France 1950
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
One of MMD’s favourites is this lounge chair designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by SNA Roset, France 1950s. Michel Ducaroy, of course enormously fam...
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset "Marsala" Lounge Set in Brown Perspex
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in North Miami, FL
Original Vintage Lounge Set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 70s, known as the Marsala model. The structure is in brown Perspex (AKA Lucite or Plexiglas), cushions ...
Cotton, Acrylic
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
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...
Fabric
$3,964 / set
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 35.83 in
Rare Pair of Early Ligne Roset Vintage Armchairs 1970s Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset
Located in Benington, Herts
A Rare Pair of Ligne Roset Vintage Armchairs c.1970 and Possibly Designed by Michel Ducaroy USA circa 1970’s Super comfy and uber chic these armchairs are fully upholstered in the ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Acrylic
$4,167 / set
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Pink Togo Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design Classic. This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of...
Fabric
$4,999 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Two
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design Classic. This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of...
Leather
$12,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Living Room Set for Ligne Roset, Leather, 1973, Set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” living room set for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather, 1973, France, set of two. Three-seater sofa + single chair Iconic and timeless, the Togo set by Michel Ducar...
Leather, Foam
$7,200
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Two Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy Leather, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” two-seater sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic concept, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, with...
Leather, Foam
$16,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Sand Beige, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, sand beige leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel ...
Leather, Foam
$5,909
H 41.34 in W 87.8 in D 31.5 in
Ligne Roset Model "Marsala" Space Age Sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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...
Plexiglass
$3,309
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Blue Leather Togo Corner Sofa France 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This authentic Michel Ducaroy design for Ligne Roset is the iconic Togo Ottoman, executed in France during the 1980s. The piece features supple Blue Leather upholstery, defining the ...
Leather
$12,000 / set
H 27 in W 108 in D 40.25 in
Ligne Roset Togo Sectional Sofa with Ottoman in Ultrasuede by Michel Ducaroy
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa with ottoman in ultrasuede, designed by Michel Ducaroy, France. Original 1973 design known for its low profile, all foam construction, and p...
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Foam
Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
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...
Textile, Foam
Michel Ducaroy 'Marsala' for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Brussels, BE
This special 3-seater sofa is a well-known design by Michel Ducaroy, produced in the 1970s by the famous French furniture company Ligne Roset. The Marsala sofa demonstrates Ducaroy's...
Velvet, Plastic
Sold
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Original Togo lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Rose, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lyon, FR
Togo lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, early 1970s. In its original upholstery, a velvet with soft peach-skin texture, featuring elegant vertical stripes in glazed brow...
Velvet, Foam
Togo Armchair Green Vintage
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Paddington, NSW
An iconic Togo armchair designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s, this piece embodies the relaxed spirit and radical design of its era. Upholstered in a striking red c...
Velvet, Foam
Togo Armchair Orange Vintage
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Paddington, NSW
An iconic Togo armchair designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s, this piece embodies the relaxed spirit and radical design of its era. Upholstered in a striking red c...
Velvet, Foam
Ligne Roset Red Togo Fireside Chair by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a mid-century design classic. This armchair is incredibly versatile and can be used al...
Fabric, Foam
Ligne Roset Light Pink Togo Armchair
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a mid-century design classic. This armchair is incredibly versatile and can be used al...
Fabric, Foam
Ligne Roset Yellow Togo Armchair ONLY by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The Togo Armchair is an iconic design by Ligne Roset. This armchair has been reupholstered in high-quality yellow fabric. Made completely from foam, with three different densities, t...
Fabric, Foam
Ligne Roset Togo Brown Leather Armchair by Michel Ducaroy, set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century Classic. This fireside armchair and footstool is incredibly vers...
Leather
Ligne Roset Blue Togo Corner Sofa by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design classic. This corner piece is incredibly versatile and can be used alone or p...
Fabric, Foam
Set Mod. Togo Designed By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Madrid, ES
Set mod. Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Reupholstered in brown leather. France 70's. Dimensions: W265 x D 190 x H 35 / 70 cm Double armchair size: W 120 x D 100 x ...
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Camel Leather Armchair and Footstool
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century Classic. This fireside armchair and footstool is incredibly vers...
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Fireside Armchair &Footstool, Set of 2
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo pink sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century classic. This fireside armchair and footstool is incredibly...
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Green Velvet Armchair and Footstool, Set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century Classic. This fireside armchair and footstool is incredibly vers...
Velvet