The bathroom can be a great place to think.
Standing under the hot water in the shower, soaking in the tub, or even something as routine as brushing your teeth can give you the head space to mull over upcoming projects, wording a tricky email - or even lead to a lightbulb moment.
In fact, it was when designer Michel Ducaroy was engaging in a regular round of dental hygiene in the late 60s that he became inspired by something as unassuming as a squished tube of toothpaste.
Where some would have found themselves irked at the sight of a misshapen tube, the creative Ducaroy instead had an idea. A quick sketch later, and the iconic Togo sofa was born.
What is a Togo sofa?
A baseless dimpled seating unit densely packed with five layers of foam, the Togo sofa was supremely comfortable (unlike most vintage furniture) and proved so popular that by its 40th anniversary in 2013, the original sofa made by Ligne Roset in the 70s and all its spin-offs in the intervening years since had made 1.2 million sales.
It’s enjoying a resurgence in popularity with design geeks, families and busy professionals all clamouring for the comfort of its cradle-like legless sofa style.
We’ve found the best models on the market - from loveseats to three-seaters and more - to invest in.
Shop the look and similar designs below
Ligne Roset Togo Large Settee
Head to Heal’s if you want to get your hands on an original Ligne Roset couch. The floor cushion-like design comes in a variety of colours and can be formed into a modular arrangement by adding extras like the footstool (£1,203). Delivery includes setting up the sofa in a room of your choice.
Buy now £3108.00, Heal’s
Urban Outfitters Greta XL Sofa Bed
It’s clear to see the Togo inspiration behind this sofa bed from Urban Outfitters. In a handsome bottle green hue, the plump, padded seat can be made to sit upright, reclined or completely flat making it ideal for comfort in a small space.
Buy now £639.00, Urban Outfitters
Ivy Bronx Ohagan Corner Sofa
This low corner sofa shares many qualities to the Togo design: low, comfortable and welcoming. The corner chaise design comes with three pillows to heighten the sinking-in feeling and comes in various shades of corduroy upholstery.
Buy now £949.99, Wayfair
Habitat Kota 3 Seater Fabric Clic Clac Sofa Bed - Orange
Legs are famously a non-feature in a true Togo sofa design, but while they’re present in this Habitat design, they’re kept low with plenty of plush padding to make up for it. This sofa can be turned into an extra bed thanks to the clic clack function. Also available in black and charcoal grey.
Buy now £319.00, Argos
Brayden Studio Glenys Bean Bag Lounger
Turn an unloved corner into your favourite nook with this elevated floor cushion design. Available in grey, teal and terracotta red as well as this ochre yellow it’s filled with beans rather than foam, a marked difference from the usual Togo style.
Buy now £101.99, Wayfair
Harriet Bee Bean Bag Chair and Lounger
Pop the kettle on and put your feet up; relaxation is the order of the day with this lounging set, which includes a matching footstool. The deep cosy seat supports every inch of your back making it as good for getting lost in a good book as it is for gaming.
Buy now £189.99, Wayfair
COSTWAY Double Folding Sofa Bed
Go from upright through six reclining positions before you reach a flat 180 degrees with this sofa, which unfurls into a double bed ready for guests. Covered in a soft suede the floor sofa comes with cushions (which can double as pillows) to add to the feeling of comfort.
Buy now £159.95, Amazon
Litfad Contemporary Tight Back Convertible Sleeper Sofa
Available in a choice of sizes and covetable colours, this delightfully plump sofa seats three and can be converted into a bed when needed, giving you extra bang for your buck. The cotton blend upholstery is stain resistant - just wipe spills and stains with a damp cloth to keep clean.
Buy now £517.66, Litfad
