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.
$3,780
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 38.98 in
Original Cinna Sandra Three Seater Sofa In Velvet By Annie Hieronimus, France 19
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful three seater in the original purple velvet upholstery, by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna, a division of Ligne Roset, France 1970s. This incredibly comfortable, yet lightweight ...
Velvet
Cinna/Ligne Roset 2seat Sofa by Annie Hieronimus
By Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Brussels, BE
This stunning sofa by Cinna/Ligne Roset, designed by Annie Hiéronimus, the iconic "Sandra" model is reupholstered in a luxurious new fabric that highlights its timeless design. T...
Textile
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus. This is the 2 seater version. The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design. The...
Leather, Upholstery
$10,277
H 25.99 in W 68.9 in D 34.26 in
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina,New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s Gianfranco Frattini (born May 16, 1926, Padua, Italy–died April 6, 2004, Milan, Italy) was an Italian des...
Fabric
$1,535
H 30.71 in W 75.6 in D 38.59 in
Large Plumy sofa by Annie Hiéronimus for China (Ligne Roset), France, 1980s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Plumy sofa, designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna (Ligne Roset), manufactured in France in the 1980s. Exceptionally comfortable and designed for complete relaxation, the seat ...
Velvet, Foam
$2,362 / item
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 37.8 in
Compact Plumy sofa, by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna (Ligne Roset), France, 1980s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Lyon, FR
Compact sofa, Plumy model, by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna (Ligne Roset), made in France in the 1980s. 2 available. Compact 2-seater model, very practical and still just as comfortable...
Velvet
$17,128
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Sesann Three-Seat Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the early 1970s, the Sesann sofa is a classic example of Italian design from the period. The design is characterised by its exposed chr...
Aluminum
$3,307
H 30.71 in W 75.6 in D 38.59 in
Large Plumy sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna (Ligne Roset), France, 1980s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Lyon, FR
Comfy Plumy sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna in the 1980s. 2010s edition, blue / teal blue color. Foam structure, 4 bigs goose-feathered pillows, and two small cushions t...
Fabric, Foam
$15,593Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 82.68 in D 37.01 in
Ciuingam sofa by De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ciuingam 3 seater sofa designed by the designer trio De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina in 1967. Foam rubber padding, original leather, plastic. Good condition, the skin is slightly worn in the sitting. Jonathan De Pas (Milan 1932 - Florence 1991), Donato D'Urbino (Milan 1935) and Paolo Lomazzi (Milan 1936). They founded their Studio in 1966, after previous professional experiences, both individually, and in association with other architects. Their interests range from industrial design, furnishing and set-up to urban planning and architecture. They affirmed themselves in the 60s as exponents of the unconventional design of pop trend: famous is the Blow armchair...
Rubber, Plastic, Leather
$19,786
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a w...
Chrome
Sandra Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna, France, 1970s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage “Sandra” sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna, France, in the 1970s. This rare French design is known for its soft, low-slung silhouette, rounded volumes, and relaxed ...
Textile, Foam
Michel Ducaroy ‘Kashima’ 2-Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, France 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Kashima 2-seater sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. This iconic model is known for its sculptural low profile, fully upholstered form and deep tufted ...
Textile, Foam
Cèzamè Paris 3-Seater Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
A rare and highly sculptural three-seater sofa produced by Cèzamè Paris during the 1970s. Characterized by its generous organic form, low profile, and enveloping silhouette, this mod...
Velvet
Aralia Modular Sofa Set for Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy , France, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
A rare Aralia modular sofa set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. This iconic composition consists of a three-seater element, a corner module, and a matching o...
Velvet
3 seater lounge sofa by E. Cobianchi for Insa, Italy 1970
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
E. Cobianchi leather three-seater sofa, a beautifully sculptural piece that reflects the soft, generous forms typical of Italian design. Upholstered in its original rich cognac-brown...
Leather, Wood
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An iconic Soriana sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in the 1970s. The generous, softly gathered cushions are elegantly embraced by a chrome-plated metal frame, cre...
Chrome
