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.
Togo Loveseat Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset with Armrest in Suede
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Ligne Roset Togo sofa in an elegant light gray-cream suede upholstery. Designed by Michel Ducaroy, the iconic Togo's low profile, sculptural form and relaxed seating mak...
Suede
$1,282Sale Price|50% Off
1980s Vintage Comfortable Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (1/2)
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Izegem, VWV
This deep seat comfortable 2-seater sofa model Brigantin was created by the famous French designer Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1981. All in foam, covered by a super soft grey/...
Cotton, Foam
Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Arconas, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, manufactured by Airborne/Arconas Canada, 80's Arconas was the licensed North American manufacturer of Ligne Roset for a very brief pe...
Fabric
$22,800 / set
H 27 in W 189 in D 40 in
Set of 5 Togo Modular Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Togo modular sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, dating to the 1970s, features rich olive green corduroy upholstery, deep quilted folds, and a distinctive low profile. Its s...
Fabric
$6,619
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 40.16 in
Togo Sofa 3 seater - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset black Leather made in France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Munster, NRW
Togo Sofa - Michel Ducaroy 1974 for Ligne Roset. 3-seater Sofa - manufactured in France. Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, beautiful original condition in soft black leather...
Leather
$17,554 / set
H 27.56 in W 104.34 in D 74.81 in
Set Mod. Togo Designed By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Madrid, ES
Set mod. Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Reupholstered in yellow leather. France 70's. Dimensions: W265 x D 190 x H 35 / 70 cm Double armchair size: W 120 x D 100 ...
Leather
$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
$14,597 / set
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
1990s Original Togo Set Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Wesseling, DE
Iconic Togo lounge set, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, upholstered in thick and beautifully aged black genuine leather manufactured in the 1990s. The set consists of tw...
Leather
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
$3,191
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Blue Leather Togo Corner Sofa France 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
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
$4,388
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Black Leather Togo 3 seater Sofa Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Classic French Togo by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make thi...
Leather
$7,510
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy Togo 3-Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset in Cognac Leather, France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage three-seater Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Originally introduced in 1973, the Togo is one of the most recognisable designs of 20th-century French furn...
Foam
'Togo' 3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brussels, BE
TOGO Sofa by Michel Ducaroy – A Design Icon Since 1973 Designed by Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009), the iconic TOGO sofa is the very definition of relaxed comfort. Its distinctive, low-s...
Leather
Kashima easy chair, Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A beautiful and authentic vintage Kashima easy chair, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973. Known for its generous proportions and inviting, architectural form, the Kas...
Textile
Three-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
$6,180
H 27 in W 68 in D 40 in
Vintage Ligne Roset Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy in a toasted brioche alcantara
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ligne Roset Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy in a toasted brioche alcantara. Signs of use commensurate with age. W68" D40" ...
Suede, Fabric
$6,311
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Michel Ducaroy Togo 3-Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset in Pierre Frey Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Togo three-seater sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, circa 1970s. Originally designed in 1973, the Togo is one of Michel Ducaroy’s most celebrated desi...
Velvet, Foam
$3,367
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 39.38 in
Two-Seater Cow Leather 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...
Leather, Foam
Black Leather 2 Seater Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Togo 2 seater designed by Michel Ducaory for Ligne Roset — one of the most instantly recognizable seating designs of the postwar era. Built without any internal wood or metal frame, ...
Leather, Fabric
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.
Leather
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
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...
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 53 in D 40 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet. Characteristics A Ligne Roset classic, Michel Ducar...
Textile
Michel Ducaroy Togo Loveseat Sofa for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Miami, FL
Togo loveseat with blue cotton velvet fabric over foam by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. The original Togo was designed in the 1970s and this piece is ...
Fabric, Foam
1970s Black Leather Two Seat Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1970s black leather 'Togo' two seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Original upholstery. Tags present. Moderate wear to leather. See condition notes for details. Togo ott...
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 37.41 in
Ligne Roset Marsala Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, France, the 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Almelo, NL
Ligne Roset Marsala sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy, the 1970s. Good-looking black leather Marsala two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne...
Leather, Plexiglass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 35 in
Cream Leather Marsala Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset, France 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Marsala loveseat designed by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset. This loveseat features a curved amber plexiglass frame. It has striking original cream lea...
Leather, Plexiglass
Sold
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Brown Leather 'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous deep brown leather 'Togo' loveseat sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France. Signed with Ligne Roset Made in France label and has Ligne Roset fabric underneath. Timeless design and classic style make this two-seat couch by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset the perfect choice for any space. Incredible soft buttery leather with thick folds, stitching and deep button tufting. This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo settee...
Leather, Foam
Ligne Roset Brigantin Loveseat with Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy, 1970's
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lignet Roset Brigatin Navy blue leather loveseat and ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970's. Eye catching distinct curvature defines ...
Leather
Ligne Roset Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in Navy Blue
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Ducaroy (designer of the now iconic Togo sofa) designed "Brigantin" sofa in navy blue for Ligne Roset, 1970's. This soft form sofa with pleasant and very comfortable curves sh...
Leather
Ligne Roset 'Aralia' Sofa by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset 'Aralia' sofa by Michel Ducaroy (1925-2009) whose most famous work, the iconic Togo Sofa, marked a highpoint in his career at Ligne Roset. This follows in Togo's footstep...
Leather
Michel Ducaroy Togo Two Seater for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Danville, CA
Lovely little two seater Ligne Roset Togo settee in heavy charcoal felt. Mint Condition.
Felt
'Kali' Leather Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, c. 1995, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Kali' leather sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, was designed in the 1970s and is currently no longer in production making it a rare collectors piece. This example...
Leather
'Togo' Fireside Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Togo fireside lounge chair was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France. Signed with Ligne Roset underside decking fabr...
Foam, Velvet