This year marks the 50th anniversary of Togo, Ligne Roset’s legendary seating collection first designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. In June, the new co-CEO Antoine Roset—part of the fifth generation to run the family business—traveled to DC for the festivities. H&D caught up with him at the brand’s Upper Georgetown showroom.

How do you explain Togo’s staying power? It’s timeless—it could have been designed at any point in the ’80s, ’90s or today. It’s just solid foam, so it’s lightweight and comfortable, a real nap machine.

Name a favorite Ligne Roset piece in your home. Moel, a classic piece by Inga Sempé. It has a low seat with cushions and is big enough to relax on with our
kids. It also has a rounded back so I can disappear into it if I want privacy!

What’s hot in furniture now? People want to bring the comfort and beauty of indoor furniture outdoors—that’s the biggest trend today.

Share a change you’d like to see in the industry. I’d like to see more sustainability. We all need to wake up to the importance of being environmentally friendly in our industry. Ours is a family business and we want to be progressive, pushing the envelope of design while also pushing awareness about what we produce. Our brand should represent our values.

How has DC evolved since Ligne Roset opened here? Washington changes with the government, so there are new furniture needs every four years. The White House is a magnet; having a presence near it means we are at the center of something.