One of the most comfortable seating systems to come out of the '70s, the Togo sofa is an interior statement piece. Sitting in between both modern and traditional, the #Togo was created in 1973 by French designer Michel Ducaroy for luxury furniture company Ligne Roset. Resembling an oversized pillow, the sofa broke many design codes when it was first produced. When presented at a furniture exhibition in Paris, the Togo’s unconventional design garnered recognition as “innovative and democratic furniture” and was awarded the Rene-Gabriel prize.

Born into a family of furniture makers, Ducaroy joined Ligne Roset early on in his career and became an integral part of the company. Using his extensive familiarity with furniture design, Ducoray brought innovative production techniques and materials to Roset. Constructed with technology that uses 3 different densities of foam, the Togo became one of their most popular pieces, selling over a million units worldwide to date.

Seen as the high-end evolution of the beanbag chair, its slouched silhouette and wrinkled exterior are what give it its classic character. Preserving the use of human craftsmanship throughout the manufacturing process, the upholstery takes upwards of 4 hours to produce. Invisible ink viewed only through UV light is used to precisely draw lines onto the fabric, preparing it for stitching the trademark quit-like folds. When asked about the inspiration behind the Togo design, Ducaroy often described his vision as “a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself like a stovepipe and closed at both ends.”

Each unstructured Togo comes without armrests, allowing the cloud-like pieces to sink into the ground. Ranging from a single ottoman to a loveseat and a showpiece sofa, the Togo was made to adapt to any environment. Aside from releasing the Togo Junior designed specifically for children, Roset also produced 2 special edition seats. Featuring Lyonese velvet with a jacquard motif and Alcantara material with a houndstooth motif, the Togo’s ability to merge timeless design with comfort has fueled its undiminished success.