Loveseat Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Full Grain Cognac Leather
View Similar Items
Loveseat Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Full Grain Cognac Leather
About the Item
- Creator:Michel Ducaroy (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 51.58 in (131 cm)Depth: 40.16 in (102 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1974
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Ostend, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU178028487163
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.
- Cream Leather Marsala Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset, France 1970sBy Michel DucaroyLocated in Chicago, ILA Marsala loveseat designed by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset. This loveseat features a curved amber plexiglass frame. It has striking original cream lea...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
MaterialsLeather, Plexiglass
- French Cognac Leather Togo Livingroomset by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.By Ligne Roset, Michel DucaroyLocated in Eindhoven, Noord BrabantThe 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 Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
MaterialsLeather, Foam
- 1980s Vintage Comfortable Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (1/2)By Ligne Roset, Michel DucaroyLocated in Izegem, VWVThis 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/...Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
MaterialsCotton, Foam
- Ligne Roset Marsala Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, France, the 1970sBy Ligne Roset, Michel DucaroyLocated in Almelo, NLLigne Roset Marsala sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy, the 1970s. Good-looking black leather Marsala two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne...Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
MaterialsLeather, Plexiglass
- Two Seater Marsala Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 70'sBy Ligne Roset, Michel DucaroyLocated in Outremont, QCTwo Marsala 2 Seater Sofas by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 70's Price is FOR ONE SOFA. Features a dark brown plexiglass base and light brown cushions. // Dimensions: 54”W x 44...Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
MaterialsPlexiglass
$2,100 Sale Price / item30% Off - Vintage Togo Sofa in Dark Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.By Ligne Roset, Michel DucaroyLocated in Eindhoven, Noord BrabantThe Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities. Manufactured...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Foam