With enduring designs like the immensely plush, Pop art–inspired Togo lounge chair and sofa, Ligne Roset has become synonymous with radical luxury furniture. However, when Antoine Roset (1841–93) started the company in 1860 in the small French town of Oussiat, its focus was on wooden umbrella handles.
In 1892, Ligne Roset’s founder 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. In 1975, the company introduced its Cinna brand, known to collectors for the Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus and other alluring seating.
Ligne Roset 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.
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Circular Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage coffee table showcases a radiant brass bass through its clear glass top. Perfect for enjoying coffee or drinks with company, this Mid-Century Modern table is stylish and...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Tulip Pedestal Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage table features a laminate oval top with rubber nosing set on top of a pedestal style base. Perfect for dining room or kitchen, fantastic midcentury style. Restoration re...
Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique mid-century coffee table with side flares. Built from beautiful maple wood which is less common for century pieces. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Maple
Mid-Century Modern "x" Base Circular Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern circular coffee table features a heavy "X" shaped base with 1" thick green glass. The unique design assures sturdiness without sacrificing style in...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Circular Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique woodgrain pattern on the table's top surface, this Mid-Century Modern side table is a versatile and stylish piece for any room. A sculpted base adds to the table's eye-...
Wood
Adrian Pearsall 'Compass' Dining Table for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking mid-century modern dining table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, featuring the iconic sculptural 'Compass' base in solid walnut. Topped with a sleek round g...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Sandro Petti Round Table for Metalarte, Mid-Century Modern, 1975
By Metalarte, Sandro Petti
Located in bari, IT
Round table by Sandro Petti for Metalarte a 1970s production. Round table with a round top made of brushed steel, the feet are made of plexiglass with brass trim directly inserted in...
Crystal, Brass, Steel
La Rotonda Dinning Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Wien, AT
The rare first edition from 1977 as Mario Bellini described the design for the table as “the essence of wood”. The oversized La Rotonda table who morphs the natural warmth of the ma...
Beech
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina A table with timeless design by Mario Bellini, who morphs the natural warmth of the material into ...
Wood
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina A table with timeless design by Mario Bellini, who morphs the natural warmth of the material into ...
Wood
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina A table with timeless design by Mario Bellini, who morphs the natural warmth of the material into ...
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Giorgetti Round Dining Table from 1980's
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Mid-Century Giorgetti dining table on wheels from 1980's. The dining table is in black painted wood base with walnut top and brass details on the legs. Very good vintage con...
Brass
