Original vs reproduction
Togo Sofa
An all-foam, frameless seat with a pleated cover, introduced by Ligne Roset in 1973.
| Designer | Michel Ducaroy |
|---|---|
| Year | 1973 |
| Authorized makers | Ligne Roset |
What it costs today
All listings →Original / VintageSample
Vintage original
$3,460
delivered · $3,200 + $260 ship
- Period
- 1980s
- Authenticity
- High — marks described
- Condition
- good
- Shipping
- 7–12 days
- Source
- eBay (sample)
Sample
New authorized production
$5,310
delivered · $5,310 + $0 ship
- Period
- Current production
- Authenticity
- Authorized production
- Condition
- new
- Shipping
- 42–70 days
- Source
- Manufacturer (sample)
Reproduction / NewSample
Reproduction
$899
delivered · $899 + $0 ship
- Period
- Current production
- Authenticity
- Reproduction
- Condition
- new
- Shipping
- 5–9 days
- Source
- Reproduction retailer (sample)
The practical differences
A reproduction is not an original and is not equivalent to one. It can still be the right purchase — just know what you're buying.
| Materials | Multi-density polyether foam with a quilted cover. |
|---|---|
| Construction | No frame. |
| Dimensions | Fireside chair, lounge chair, loveseat, sofa and corner in published sizes. |
| Warranty | Ligne Roset warranty on new. |
| Provenance | Labels are the main evidence. |
| Finish | Vintage covers fade and foam softens. |
| Expected longevity | Covers are replaceable. |
| Price | Freight-light; oversized parcel shipping is common. |
How to recognize an authentic example
- Ligne Roset label and, on current production, a certificate
- Five density foams layered in the body
- Evenly pleated cover with Ligne Roset fabric tags
What reproductions usually change
Copies are among the most common reproductions on the market; they often use single-density foam and uneven pleats.