Modular sofa ‘Saparella’ by Michel Ducaroy (Sold)
Currently on hold. This rare 4-piece modular sofa ‘Saparella’ was designed by Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in France in 1965. A true masterpiece in modular sofa design. This Saparella with it’s sloping lines and beautiful cognac leather is a modular sofa that features four independent seats and four foot stools, allowing you to play around with the volumes. You can customize the seating arrangement for your own space and specific style. Ideal for a lounge area, living room or a sitting pit, as these models are pretty low. The leather has a beautiful patina, gathered over the years. There’s two very small holes one on the front and one on a back, where the band-shaped grips are attached tot he seats. Further in very good vintage condition. Ducaroy became famous with his Togo line but the Saparella is equally light so very easy to move around and a unique chance for people who want something truly rare and special.
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Dimensions:
Seats (each):
W: 74 cm
D: 95 cm
H: 63 cm
Seating H: 29 cm
Poufs (each):
W: 74 cm
D: 40 cm
H: 29 cm
Weight: approx. 7 kilo /piece
Material: leather, foam inside
Michel Ducaroy was born in 1925 into a family of designers and furniture makers, whose work ranged from private homes to larger-scale projects like liners, exhibitions, and public buildings. Drawing from his family’s legacy, Ducaroy studied at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Lyon and gained hands-on experience in the family business before venturing out on his own as an independent designer in 1952.
He first collaborated with Ligne Roset in 1954, quickly becoming one of the company’s most influential designers. Ligne Roset, a family ran business that started over 160 years ago as an atelier producing walking sticks, saw that Ducaroy was the key player they needed in pushing the technological limits of furniture design. Especially his work with foam was very notable. In 1968, he created the Adria, one of the first modular all-foam chairs, followed by other notable pieces like Kashima, Brigantin and Safi, which featured large cushions mounted on altuglass frames.
However, it was in 1973 that Ducaroy unveiled his most iconic creation, based on the shape of a tube of toothpaste: Togo. This collection of these all-foam quirky seating, with its generously quilted polyester covers, became an almost instant classic. Its unique design, combining both comfort and versatility, allowed it to fit seamlessly into almost any interior. The big advantage of sofas like the Togo or Saparella was that they didn’t need an internal structure, since they were entirely made up of foam, an incredibly versatile and innovative material as well as cheap compared to the standards of the time.
Ducaroy retired in 1980 and passed away in 2009 but the Togo still today remains one of Ligne Roset’s best selling products in their 700 retail locations worldwide.
