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.
$30,821 / set
H 15.75 in W 165.36 in D 39.38 in
Yoko Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customized in Brown Leather
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s, the Yoko sofa belongs to the same design lineage as Ducaroy's celebrated Togo — a body of work defined by soft, boneless volu...
Leather, Foam
$17,693 / set
H 27.56 in W 190.16 in D 35.44 in
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Brown Leather
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Leather, Fabric, Foam
$17,579
H 27.56 in W 104.34 in D 74.81 in
Vintage Togo Brown Leather Sofa Designed By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage brown leather Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Upholstered in brown leather. France 70's. Double armchair size: W 120 x D 100 x H 35 / 70 cm Corner sofa...
Leather
$22,830 / set
H 27.96 in W 35.44 in D 28.75 in
Dreipunkt International Vintage Sling Modular Cognac Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured in germany by Dreipunkt International which are well known for a summary of modular Sofas. The design follows the pure shape of the wood and has slightly curved design. The Sling shape is made of leather and canvas. The loose and thick cushions made it so comfortable. It is a semianiline cognac brandy leather. The colour of the oak wood is stained in teak with matches so perfect with the leather colour. This Ensemble includes 6 chairs and 1 ottomane which made this set so unique. Everyhting is in original condition and in very good condition. It fits well with Piere Chapo...
Leather, Canvas, Oak
$17,693 / set
H 27.56 in W 190.16 in D 35.44 in
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in tan leather
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Leather, Foam
$12,362 / set
H 27.56 in W 67.72 in D 40.16 in
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Brown Leather
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Leather, Foam
Mid century brown leather modular sofa set, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century sectional/modular sofa set in beautifully tan brown leather. The sofa set is completely modular and consists of 5 elements and an armchair on casters. Ideal piece to c...
Leather
$21,004 / set
H 23.63 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Modular (10) Vintage DS-11 Modular Sofa in original cognac leather De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede DS-11 Monumental Modular Sofa in Original Cognac Patchwork Leather, Switzerland, 1970s An exceptional and remarkably complete DS-11 configuration by De Sede, preserved in its...
Leather
$17,693 / set
H 27.56 in W 190.16 in D 35.44 in
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Brown Leather
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Leather, Foam
Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Seven Salotti modular sofa, plastic, leather, Italy, 1970s This modular sofa by Italian maker Seven Salotti dates from the 1970s and showcases the era’s relaxed and sculptural appro...
Leather, Plastic
