Special edition Togo design commemorates 50th anniversary

Ligne Roset is celebrating Togo’s 50th anniversary with style and colour.

To mark the occasion, the French furniture company has introduced a striking limited edition Togo fabric, La Toile du Peintre by Pierre Frey, available only until the end of 2023.

The painterly design puts a playful spin on the classic Togo design by interpreting the colourful work of artist Heather Chontos.

For half a century, the Togo sofa has been the epitome of relaxation with its recognizable slouchy, low-slung lines and quilted exterior.

Designer Michel Duceroy said he was inspired by “a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself… and closed at both ends.”

Moulded from three different types of polyurethane foam, Togo eliminated the need for springs, base, feet and armrests and instead sat low to the ground while hugging the body. It was a revolutionary and breathtaking concept that shook the design world and even led to Ducaroy receiving the René-Gabriel Prize, France’s most prestigious design award, in 1973.

Originally designed to meet the practical need of providing a comfortable spot for afternoon siestas and lazy evenings, the sofa quickly evolved beyond that to become an iconic piece, synonymous with having style.

Togo remains one of Ligne Roset’s best-selling lines to this day.

Every individual piece in the Togo collection is still crafted by hand in the original factories in Briord, a village in the Bugey region of France.

Togo adapts to its environment, blending effortlessly with a traditional or contemporary interior, depending on the quilted cover chosen, whether its leather for an earthy look, glamorous velvets for an elegant feel, retro-inspired corduroy pastels for a splash of colour and hardy neutral-coloured materials for everyday living.

The seating collection comprises the Togo Fireside chair, Togo Footstool, Togo Corner Seat, Togo Small Settee, Togo Medium Settee and Togo Large Settee Without Arms, all of which are exclusively available to order in Australia at DOMO.

To find out more, visit www.domo.com.au