It all began in
1860, when Antoine Roset opened a wood processing factory in Montagnieu, in the
Ain province of France. Very quickly he and his son Emile diversified into the
production of wooden umbrellas, walking sticks and, perhaps significantly, chair
frames.
In 1950,
against a background of postwar reconstruction, Antoine’s grandson Jean quickly
shifted the focus of the company - which now employed 50 people - to contract
furniture. Tables, chairs and beds were produced for public institutions ranging
from schools and colleges to hospitals, universities and retirement homes. This
signalled the beginning of a period of intense growth, with contracts
representing the most significant part of the company’s business until 1960,
when Jean Roset took the decision to move into the domestic market.
Jean’s sons
Pierre and Michel joined the family business during the explosion of creativity
which was the hallmark of the 1960’s and 1970’s. This presented a golden
opportunity to revitalise the company, and they began to work with interior
architects and designers such as Michel Ducaroy. 1973 was a significant year,
seeing not only the birth of the Ligne Roset brand and the opening of the very
first Ligne Roset stores, but also the launch of Michel Ducaroy’s Togo, a model
which still enjoys enormous success today
For many, the Ligne Roset brand is synonymous with luxury, and has come to
symbolise an elegant way of life.
Known for its collaborations with the foremost talents in contemporary
design, Ligne Roset presents the consumer with a lifestyle choice, complementing
its furniture collections with decorative accessories, lighting, rugs, textiles
and occasional items.
The Roset Group is distinguished from other manufacturers by its tradition of
close collaboration with both established and emerging designers. Matching its
deeply-held belief in design with investment and technical innovation, it
possesses the knowledge and ability to build and consolidate a worldwide
distribution network.
Creativity is a key value of the Ligne Roset brand: if a new product demands
new materials or new productions methods, the company will acquire them. Seats,
pieces of furniture, lighting, textiles, rugs or bed linens: the idea precedes
and the technique follows. Anything is possible.
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