Partir Ducaroy: Lounge

The Partir Ducaroy: Lounge is Archetype Forms' version of Michel Ducaroy's original TOGO Lounge model R 3235. It features a distinctive low-slung profile with deeply quilted cushioning that creates the TOGO series' signature wave-like contours.

This armless lounge chair-sofa eliminates traditional internal framing to combine three densities of polyether foam as the structure and ergonomic comfort. It is wrapped in a quilted polyester-filled cover sewn to an upholstery of your choice. The quilted upholstery with backing gives the material extra body, substance, and enhances its luxurious feel.

The TOGO's innovative frameless approach won Michel Ducaroy the René-Gabriel Prize at the 1973 Salon des Arts Ménagers in Paris, honoring the Togo lounge as "innovative and democratic furniture." The design established the TOGO as an icon of 1970s French design, a status that remains today.

Shop the Archetype Forms Partir Ducaroy: Lounge, modelled from an in-depth study of the original TOGO Lounge designed by Michel Ducaroy, online in the USA and Canada. Pair it with the Partir Ducaroy Sofa: 3-Seater without Arms and the Partir Ducaroy: Corner Seat or the Partir Ducaroy Sofa: Medium, Fireside Chair, or Loveseat without Arms to create a complete modular sofa sectional configuration.

Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009) was a French furniture designer known for pioneering foam-based furniture construction. Born in Lyon, he began his career in the 1950s and spent over three decades developing innovative seating designs. His most recognizable work is the Togo sofa series (1973). It eliminated traditional internal framing in favor of an all-foam construction using multiple densities of polyether foam. The signature quilted, wave-like silhouette earned him the René-Gabriel Prize at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in Paris.

Frame & Cushioning: Three Densities of Polyether Foam

Foam Cover: Quilted Polyester Batting Fill

Upholstery: Custom selection of Leather, Nubuck, or Fabric from Archetype Forms

The structure of the Archetype Forms Partir Ducaroy: Fireside Chair is made of triple-density foam for comfort and stability. Sandwiched between the foam structure and covering is a polyester batting fill quilted to the upholstery backing. This gives the upholstery material additional substance, body, comfort, and refinement.

The Archetype Forms Partir Ducaroy collection is based on an in-depth study of Michel Ducaroy's original TOGO series. We reproduce with the same materials and specifications, enhanced by our custom upholstery selection.

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Seat Height (in): 15"
Seat Height (cm): 38 cm