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 Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
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
$2,717Sale Price|50% Off
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall uni...
Aluminum
$4,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
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
$673
H 9.45 in W 24.02 in D 8.86 in
French Riviera Style Shelf in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century French Riviera–style wall shelf entirely made of bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker. This stunning organic piece was likely designed in Italy during the 197...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit for FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 68.75” L x 11” D x 79.5” H Description: A vintage oak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Freshly imported from Denmark. Comp...
Metal
$5,569
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
Mid-Century Walnut Freestanding Bookcase Storage Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century walnut shelving unit features 5 levels of storage, including 3 levels of shelf space and 2 enclosed storage spaces, one of which has a locking drop door. Suitable fo...
Metal
$2,088
H 93.71 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Wooden Bookcase with Shelf and Cabinets, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish mahogany self-supporting wood bookcase with a solid black steel frame.
Iron
Unavailable|$4,800
H 82 in W 123 in D 28.75 in
Roche Bobois Maple Carnaval Wall Unit Media Cabinet, France 2012 with Lighting
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois Maple Carnaval Wall Unit Media Cabinet, France 2012 with Lighting Offered for sale is a Roche Bobois maple wood and glass "Carnaval" wall unit media cabinet with slidin...
Glass, Maple
Unavailable|$1,889 / set
H 88.59 in W 33.86 in D 11.03 in
Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s Vintage Design ML80 Modular shelf 1970 ′ by Michel Ducoy edition Roset line. 2 aluminum and lacquered wood / gla...
Aluminum
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois Sideboard in Solid Elm
By Luigi Gorgoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, sideboard, solid elm, France, 1980s The Italian designer and architect Luigi Gorgoni designed furniture pieces for Roche Bobois since the mid 1970s. ...
Elm
$5,796
H 69.3 in W 108.67 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Swedish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase, Freestanding, 1960s Design
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit bookcase teak Swedish Swedish teak wall unit consisting of 3 separate cabinets. Freestanding. period 1960s design unknown Sweden condition good light sign...
Glass, Teak
$951
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Italian Corner Shelf or Étagère in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century bamboo and rattan triangular corner shelf, fully handmade in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This delightful piece was produced in Italy during the...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
$3,850
H 86.5 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
Calligaris Wall Unit. Glass Shelves, Aluminum Frame, Wood Drawer. Signed.
By Calligaris
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single Bay wall shelving unit by Calligaris, Italy, 1970s. Each piece of glass is signed Calligaris Tempered. Completely original. The frame / supports are solid brushed aluminum....
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
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H 79.53 in W 95.67 in D 15.75 in
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
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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 Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
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 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
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