Ligne Roset is a French

modern furniture Modern furniture refers to furniture produced from the late 19th century through the present that is influenced by modernism. Post-World War II ideals of cutting excess, commodification, and practicality of materials in design heavily influenced ...

company that has over 200 stores and more than 1,000 retail distributors worldwide. The company was founded by Antoine Roset in 1860 in Montagnieu,

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as a small business manufacturing bentwood walking sticks. In 1936, the company started manufacturing upholstered furniture and presently they design and manufacture household furniture, lighting, accessories, and textiles from a team of 50 European designers. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed b
Michel Ducaroy
in 1973. It features ergonomic designs with five densities of foam combined to make the frame, and quilted covers. Known for its collaborations with contemporary designers, Ligne Roset sells furniture, decorative accessories, lighting, rugs, textiles and occasional items. The company uses in-house manufacturing, supervising the entire product creation process. A family-run company since its inception in 1860, Ligne Roset has become a multinational company with factories and headquarters in France and more than 200 exclusive stores and 1,000 retail distributors worldwide.

Notable designs

* 2007 Sofa ''Moël'' by

Inga Sempé Inga Sempé (born 1968) is a French designer and constructor of technical items, who designs furniture, lamps and other design objects for manufacturers like Ligne Roset, Alessi und Baccarat. She was awarded the Red Dot Design Award in 2007. ...

Sofa ''Moël''
www.ingasempe.fr, retrieved 15 November 2015.

References

French furniture makers French furniture designers Modernism Furniture companies of France French companies established in 1860 Companies based in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes {{manufacturing-company-stub