All The Right Curves
Published: Home & Decor (Malaysia) - May 2011
A veritable classic and one of
the design icons of the 20th century, Togo the first fully-foam sofa
designed by Michel Ducaroy almost 40 years ago, has today become a best-seller,
selling more than 1,200,000 pieces worldwide.
Born in 1925 to a family of
designers and furniture makers whose activities were split between private
houses and larger-scale contracts (liners, exhibitions, official buildings),
Michel drew from his background - he trained at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux
Arts in Lyon, and in the family business - before branching out alone as an
independent designer in 1952.
Making History
Michel’s first contact into the
world of design was in 1954, with the highly contemporary international design
brand, Ligne Roset - a company that has been creating outstanding modern design
since 1950 - and quickly became one of their most integral designers, pushing
the technological boundaries in those early days and evolving the world of
sitting.
The low-sitting Adria which was
one of the first modular all-foam chairs was designed by Michel in 1968 and was
followed by the Kashima and Safi,
which had large cushions on a frame of altuglass. Several years later in 1973,
the legendary Togo
which was emblematic of the Seventies was born and has since enjoyed
unparalleled success until today.
Comfort Redefined
Designed for an easy, carefree,
almost hippie way of life, the Togo
is renowned for both its, undulating ergonomic curves of the seat and back that
invites one to be enveloped in snugness. This beanbag-like sofa that will fit
in all types of interiors, evokes feelings of fun and laziness, yet retains its
practicality.
The Togo
has also been spotted everywhere, from the lobbies of the Standard Hotel in Hollywood, Los Angeles
to the studio of Patrick Eudeline. Created with five different densities and
thickness of polyether foam for maximum comfort and covered by upholstery that
is generously quilted with polyester material, the Togo offers one maximum comfort.
The allure of the beautifully designed Togo is also increased with the
availability of this sofa in a wide selection of fabrics and colours.
The Togo Collection which,
comprises of a fireside chair, small settee, large settee, corner piece and
footstool, can be arranged in a variety of different ways to suit the shape and
size of your room. There is also a kid’s version of this delightful collection
for your young ones.
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