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.
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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...
Aluminum
Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Sleek and stunning free-standing wall unit designed by Michael Ducaroy in the 1970s. In ...
Steel
$2,753Sale Price|50% Off
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall uni...
Aluminum
Modular Wall Unit by Michel Ducaroy, Lacquered Wood and Steel, France, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular Wall Unit by Michel Ducaroy, Lacquered Wood and Steel, France, 1970s
Metal
$7,830
H 80.71 in W 88.59 in D 15.75 in
Michel Dumas Large Chrome, Clear Plexiglass Shelf Unite by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare shelf system by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, France early 1970s. High quality built clear plexi glass and chrome plated details. The system consists of a bar, cabinet for vinyl...
Chrome
$5,782
H 118.12 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
Metal
$7,800Sale Price|32% Off
H 72 in W 120 in D 12 in
Janet Schweitzer Polished Aluminum and Glass Obra Wall Unit design for Pace
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Ferndale, MI
1970s " Obra " system designed by Janet Schweitzer for Pace . Three inch diameter arms mount horizontally to 72" tall half round polished aluminum uprights . Uprights are mounted t...
Aluminum
$5,600 / set
H 72 in W 30 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the p...
Wood, Burl
$6,500
H 80.7 in W 73.5 in D 16 in
Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Arne Vodder style rosewood two bay freestanding wall unit. This wonderful vintage unit has deep dark rosewood and tons of storage options. We lo...
Rosewood
$16,000
H 82 in W 100 in D 12 in
Large 'Horizontale' White Oak and Black Steel Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Charlotte Perriand, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Horizontale' shelving unit in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made of 8 solid clear-coated white oak shelves and 18 matte black powder coated steel spacer elements of thre...
Steel
$950
H 31.5 in W 20.63 in D 10 in
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Decorative Shelf Etagere Bookcase, 1950s-1970s
By Franco Albini, Vivai del Sud, Bonaccina
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage wicker rattan and bamboo cane display, bookshelf, or etagere features 3 tier form with open shelving. The convenient size allows the shelf to be used standing directly on the...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$6,900
H 60 in W 107.5 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving system and bookcase was made in Denmark circa 1960. The classic Scandinavian modern ...
Metal
Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Poul Cadovius Single Wall Unit or Bookcase. Cabinets and Shelves can be re-arranged. 33wide 17deep 78tall
Brass
Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern wall unit executed in an exotic burled veneer. A multi-use piece containing a desk, fitted flatware drawers, and extensive shelved storage both open and conceal...
Wood
Dieter Rams Wall unit for Vitsoe, 1970's
By Dieter Rams
Located in LYON, FR
The 606 universal shelving system is truly timeless. The bookcase is made of black satin laminate. Each element, whether a shelf or module, is screwed to aluminum plates that hold ...
Aluminum
$6,389
H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...
Metal
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H 106.3 in W 104.34 in D 16.15 in
Michel Ducaroy modular bookcase wall unit, aluminum boxes and shelves, 70s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare Michel Ducaroy modular bookcase wall unit, aluminum boxes and shelves, 70s. . 3 columns. . Aluminum units and shelves mounted on aluminum profiles. The units are closed by...
Aluminum
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H 109.45 in W 85.44 in D 15.75 in
Modular Shelving System by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing the Modular Shelving System by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois from the 1970s offers exceptional design, quality, and versatility. Michel Ducaroy's timeless design ensures...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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H 78.75 in W 54.34 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Modular Shelf by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois, France, 1970
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing the Vintage Modular Shelf by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois, France, 1970, offers a blend of aesthetic appeal, quality, and investment potential. Michel Ducaroy's design ...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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H 106.3 in W 19.69 in D 63 in
Vintage Modular Shelf by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois, France, 1970
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Modular shelf by Michel Ducaroy and produced by Roche Bobois in France around 1970. The vertical aluminum supports support quality brown Plexiglas shelves. It can also be used as a r...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 88.5 in W 115 in D 17.5 in
P&P 900 Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Line Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in San Diego, CA
P&P 900 modular wall mounted storage system by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, circa 2000s. This modular wall system uses anodized aluminum beams as...
Aluminum
Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Michael Ducaroy designed this free-standing wall unit in the 1970s. In three columns are three close...
Steel
Michel Ducaroy wall unit Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful shelving unit designed by Michel Ducaroy for the French designer furniture company Roche Bobois in 1970. The unit consists of s...
Lucite
Sold
H 82 in W 95 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy Modular Chrome Wall Unit Room Divider, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Free standing room divider by French designer Michel Ducaroy. This set contains vertical compartments, which can be arranged to your own wishes. The storage elements consist of shelv...
Chrome
Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Ducaroy, modular wall system, wood and aluminum, France, 1970s. Free standing room divider by French Michel Ducaroy. This bookcase consists of four vertical compartments, w...
Aluminum
Modular Shelving System by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Architectonic shelving system by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s. The system is composed of several shelves and two cabinets made from smoked red-pink transparent Luci...
Aluminum
Modular Shelving Unit by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Stratford, CT
An impressive wall unit with all Lucite components recently restored. Every part is modular, including the aluminum supports, which can be configured all in-line, or in a corner or s...
Aluminum