With enduring designs like the immensely plush, Pop art–inspired Togo lounge chair and sofa, Ligne Roset has become synonymous with radical luxury furniture. In 1975, the company introduced its Cinna brand, known to collectors for the Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus and other alluring seating.
When Antoine Roset (1841–93) started Ligne Roset in 1860 in the small French town of Oussiat, its focus was on wooden umbrella handles. A bit more than thirty years later, Roset expanded with a property in Montagnieu where he set up a wood-processing factory, eventually expanding into manufacturing chairs. After his death, his wife, Marie-Victorine, took over before his son, Emile Roset, began leading the company in the 1910s.
It wasn’t until after World War II that Antoine’s grandson, Jean Roset, would recognize the need for furniture in settings like schools, hospitals and retirement homes and take inspiration from Scandinavian modern design for functional pieces made primarily from affordable beech.
Under Jean, Ligne Roset supplied quite a few European institutions with beautiful wood furnishings. In the 1970s, he shifted the company’s focus again, this time looking to domestic and residential markets. Around this time, Jean’s two sons, Pierre and Michel, joined the company.
Ligne Roset opened its first store in 1973 with one of the most popular collections being designer Michel Ducaroy’s Togo modular sofa and chairs — classics of contemporary French design that look like oversize bent pillows.
After the success of this initial designer collaboration, Ligne Roset brought on more guest designers over the following decades, including Didier Gomez, Pascal Mourgue, Peter Maly, Pierre Paulin, Inga Sempé and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Paulin’s Elysée sofa and Pumpkin chair — designed in 1971 for Elysée Palace — are among the brand’s most popular pieces.
The brand continues to be run by the Roset family who works on revolutionary furniture in partnership with a variety of collaborators. It has operated in Briord since 1973 where it produces its iconically sleek and innovative pieces.
Find vintage Cinna sofas and other Ligne Roset furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Mid Century Artifort Lande Megan Designer Chair in Grey Bouclé
Located in Nottingham, GB
The Artifort Megan Chair combines contemporary elegance with exceptional comfort. Its distinctive bucket-shaped shell features a softly enclosed silhouette balanced by an open base a...
Upholstery
$975
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Ligne Roset Alster Contemporary Modern Black Alcantara and Chrome Accent Chair
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Ligne Roset Alster armchair. This beautiful accent chair is designed by Emmanuel Dietrich for Ligne Roset. This piece features a tubular chrome steel pedestal frame with four angul...
Chrome
Casablanca Chair, Grey Frame with Dust Fabric
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a soft backrest that matches the seat. The frame is made of coated metal, the seat and backrest are made of leather, wool, velvet or polyester. That being said - Casablanca can be customized as you prefer and we offer several types of upholstery and frame colors. Danish design from Design by Us Material Upholstery : Velvet Fabric - Leather Fabric Frame : Powder coated steel and upholstery on wooden frame. Dimensions W 22” x D 18” x H 32” Pictured in Moss leather...
Metal
Ligne Roset Two Seater Grey Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the stunning Two Seater Sofa by Ligne Roset, a must-have piece for any modern living space. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this sofa boasts a sleek and conte...
Fabric
$2,500 / set
H 44.25 in W 20.75 in D 24 in
Ligne Roset High Back Pair of Slipper Chairs by SODA Design in Jacquard Chenille
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dallas, TX
The "SO" Chair was designed by Soda Designers, Nasrallah & Horner, and produced by Ligne Roset. The design was chosen to become part of the permanent collection of contemporary desig...
Chrome
$5,867 / item
H 32.29 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Arflex Hug Armchair with Low Backrest in Grey Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Armchair is designed with a high level of seating comfort coupled with the very best quality upholstery solutions. In fact, each and every part of the Hug Armchair...
Fabric
Casablanca Chair, Grey Frame with Moss Leather
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a soft backrest that matches the seat. The frame is made of coated metal, the seat and backrest are made of leather, wool, velvet or polyester. That being said - Casablanca can be customized as you prefer and we offer several types of upholstery and frame colors. Danish design from Design by Us Material Upholstery : Velvet Fabric - Leather Fabric Frame : Powder coated steel and upholstery on wooden frame. Dimensions W 22” x D 18” x H 32” Pictured in Moss leather...
Metal
Minotti "Klee" Armchair - In Grey Alcantara
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, Minotti "Klee" Armchair, dressed in a peerless, top-grade mid-grey Alcantara synthetic-suede fabric, and with polished-metal frame and base. A...
Fabric
Kartell Piuma Chair in Gray by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2016 saw the completion of the “Piuma” project by Piero Lissoni. The chair is one of the most revolutionary and enterprising products in Kartell’s repertoire of technology and materi...
Plastic
Grey Fiord Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Fiord Lassen chair by Lassen Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm Materials: Textile The Lassen chair by Flemming Lassen, Magnus Sangild and Marianne Viktor was launched in 2...
Textile
Contemporary Brabbu "Como" Gray Velvet Upholstered Armchair
By Brabbu
Located in Astoria, NY
Brabbu "Como" Gray Velvet Upholstered Armchair, plaque label to underside. 30" H x 31" W x 27" D; seat: 18.5" H. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue Collection.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Fabien Baron for Capellini Anthracite Leather Side Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Fabien Baron for Capellini Anthracite Leather Side Chair. 32.25" H x 17.5" W x 17.5" D; seat: 18.5" H. Provenance: From an East Village Luxury Apartment.
Leather
Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Tub Chairs, with one lumbar cushion. 30" H x 31.5" W x 35" D; seat: 16.5" D. Provenance: From a 157 West 57th Street Collection.
Suede, Upholstery
Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Tub Chairs, with lumbar cushions. 30" H x 31.5" W x 35" D; seat: 16.5" D. Provenance: From a 157 West 57th Street Collection.
Suede, Upholstery
Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Upholstered Tub Chairs. 30" H x 31.5" W x 35" D; seat: 16.5" H. Provenance: From a 157 West 57th Street Collection.
Suede
Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Modern Style Gray Suede Upholstered Tub Chairs. 30" H x 31.5" W x 35" D; seat: 16.5" H. Provenance: From a 157 West 57th Street Collection.
Suede
