What’s the story behind Michel Ducaroy’s Kashima Sofa?
Originally designed in 1976 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Kashima Sofa is a distinctive piece of furniture with a soft boxy shape. Re-issued in 2023, Kashima descends from significant design pedigree. In fact, its creator is the brains behind sought-after Togo settee.
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Who designed the Kashima sofa?
The Kashima Sofa was dreamed up by Michel Ducaroy, the visionary and innovator behind the iconic Togo Fireside Chair and Settee. In fact, he designed the Kashima just 3 years after the Togo Fireside Chair.
As head of design at Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy possessed an intense spirit of innovation. In the 1970s, he embarked on a quest for new seating concepts. He explored exciting new materials such as foam, quilting and thermoplastics.
Utilising these new materials, plus exciting new production techniques, Ducaroy went on the develop a series of all-foam modular sofas. The iconic Ligne Roset Togo Fireside Chair was launched in 1973. By 1976 the Kashima was created. Then, Ducaroy retired just 10 years later.
Michel Ducaroy is the visionary and innovator behind the all-foam Kashima Settee andTogo Fireside Chair and Footstool.
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What inspired the design of the Kashima sofa?
The Kashima settee is a dreamy reimagining of the traditional English Chesterfield sofa. Designer Michel Ducaroy takes this classic English-looking style and transforms it into a chic, slouchy, French design.
Michel Ducaroy has created Kashima with a touch of whimsy – a vast step away from hard traditional sofa shapes. The design projects playfulness with its fully quilted cover, pinched corner seams, and nest-shaped seat. Most unlike a traditional English Chesterfield.
Ligne Roset Kashima Large Settee with G21 Floor Lamp in a modern living room
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Is the Kashima sofa comfortable?
Yes, Kashima is very comfortable to sit on. Crafted for cosiness, the sofa’s curved, cubic shape supports one’s whole body. The design is constructed of quality, high-density foam to provide gentle ergonomic support.
Did you know that the density of a foam used in a sofa is incredibly important? The quality of the foam is the only guarantee of your sofa’s longevity. The denser the foam is, the longer the seat will last.
The Kashima sofa is an all-foam seat design with 4 densities of resilient foam. This ensures the durability of its shape with daily use.
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Can I customise the Kashima sofa?
Yes! Constructed by hand in France by Ligne Roset, Kashima is a modular sofa available as a Large Settee (3 seats), Medium Settee (2 seats), 1-Armed Settee and Small or Large Footstool. Configure it how you want to! Plus, take your pick from 25 fabrics and 370 colours.
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Where can I buy a Kashima sofa in Australia?
Original Ligne Roset Kashima sofas are exclusively available in Australia at DOMO. View it in one of our showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
