Togo Sofa

The Togo sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy, not George Nelson, and was launched in 1973. It was manufactured by the French furniture company Ligne Roset. It remains one of the most iconic and recognizable pieces of 1970s French furniture design.

Michel Ducaroy was famously inspired by a tube of toothpaste that had been squeezed and folded over itself. He wanted to create a continuous, flexible shape using polyurethane foam, resulting in the sofa's distinctive, wrinkled, pleated look. The design abandons traditional rigid frames entirely for a completely relaxed, low-profile seating experience.

Yes, Ligne Roset continues to manufacture the Togo sofa today, and it remains one of their best-selling pieces. Buyers can choose from a wide variety of fabric and leather upholstery options directly from the manufacturer. The modern production still strictly adheres to Michel Ducaroy's original 1973 specifications.

A brand new Ligne Roset Togo sofa generally costs between $4,000 and $8,000 USD depending on the size and the selected fabric. The cost reflects its luxury manufacturing origins in France and its complex, multi-density foam construction. High-quality vintage models from the 1970s are also widely traded and retain significant value.