Michel Ducaroy (1925 – 2009)

Michel Ducaroy was a French industrial designer who is best known for his iconic Togo Sofa. He was born in 1925 in Sainte-Maxime, France, and studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Ducaroy’s design approach was characterized by a focus on simplicity, comfort, and a rejection of formalism. His most famous work, the Togo Sofa, was designed in 1973 and quickly became an icon of modernist design.

The Togo Sofa with Ligne Roset was notable for its unique shape, which was designed to provide maximum comfort and relaxation. The sofa’s low profile and flexible foam construction allowed it to conform to the body of the user, making it a popular choice for both residential and commercial interiors. Ducaroy continued to design furniture and other products throughout his career, but the Togo Sofa remains his most enduring legacy. His work has had a lasting impact on the fields of industrial design and furniture design, and his legacy continues to inspire designers and architects around the world.