If you’re looking to throw down serious clams for a designer piece for the first time, the Togo sofa deserves some consideration. This isn’t just a couch, buta cradle; it’s a museum-worthy feat of design that reconciles comfort with 1970s smoking-gun sex appeal better than so many of its contemporaries (WE SAID IT), and it can turn your house into a home with the ultimate conversation pit vibe.
At a glance, a Togo couch looks like an inviting squish that’s perfect for plopping upon—and it is—but as with most seemingly effortless pieces of design, this sofa is the product of intense engineering. It was designed by Michel Ducaroy for the heritage French meublier Ligne Roset, which has been in the furniture biz since 1860, and continues to crank out loveseats by Pierre Paulin, origami-inspired couches by R. & E. Bouroullec, and more swoon-worthy pieces. Only with Togo, Ducaroy said, “What if we made a couch… with no frame.” (Easier said than done—but let us be the first to tell you, he did.)
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When it made its 1973 debut at the Parisian Salon des Arts Ménagers, the Togo was awarded the coveted René-Gabriel prize for being such an “innovative and democratic [piece of] furniture,” as well as one of the first modular couches on the market. Today, each Togo sofa is still painstakingly hand-sewn and constructed with layers of cloud-like polyurethane foam to hug your body without ever losing its shape.
Finding the best Togo sofa dupe for you
Of course, getting the real thing will cost you more than a few quarters. Luckily, there are also some more affordable replicas out there.
Thanks to the recent Togo renaissance amongst design-thirsty kids—there are over 36,900 posts under the #TogoSofa hashtag alone on Instagram, and a seemingly endless stream of Togo sofa TikToks that have amassed millions of views—we were able to cobble together this list of the best Togo replicas and affordable alternatives on the web, from Etsy to Amazon and beyond. So throw some Serge Gainsbourg on the record player, and let’s go shopping like it’s 1973.
So how do you get your paws on a Togo sofa, or one of the best Togo sofa replicas or alternatives on the market? Read on.
The best Togo couch replicas
- Togo-ish convertible sleeper – Ebern Designs Stalbridge Armless Sleeper
- Affordable full-size dupe – Trule Armless Large Microfiber Leather 3-Seat Bean Bag Sofa
- Cozy little lounger – Trule Bean Bag Chair & Lounger
- Great faux leather lounger – Viv + Rae Microfiber Leather Bean Bag Chair & Lounger
- Classic Togo vibe – Viv + Rae Armless Bean Bag Chair 3-Seat Togo Sofa
- The best Togo dupe on West Elm – West Elm Flip Floor Sleeper
- The best Togo sofa alternative on Amazon – Rimdoc Soft Suede Fireside Chair
- Togo-inspired three-seater on Amazon – Jach Comfy Floor Sofa Couch
- Slouchy sleeper sofa on Urban Outfitters – Urban Outfitters Greta Sleeper Sofa
(If you’re leaning into your brat summer and you must have an original Togo, 1stDibs and Chairish are two great auction sites that frequently have a broad selection of Togo chairs and sofas.)
Togo-ish convertible sleeper – Ebern Designs Stalbridge Armless Sleeper
This couch by Ebern Designs comes in five colorways and is just the ticket for your discerning Goldilocks buns. At 72 inches in length, it’s also the perfect convertible sleeper for a smaller apartment.
Affordable full-size dupe – Trule Armless Large Microfiber Leather 3-Seat Bean Bag Sofa
Trule makes some Trule-y excellent Togo-esque sofas. This baby has a 4.8-star average rating from Wayfair reviewers, who write that the “foam feels great, leather looks good and all the stitch work is nice and even.”
Cozy little lounger – Trule Bean Bag Chair & Lounger
Trule also makes a great smaller version of their bean bag sofa. Available in soft, cozy microfiber/microsuede, this lounger is perfect for smaller spaces like bedrooms and studios.
Great faux leather lounger – Viv + Rae Microfiber Leather Bean Bag Chair & Lounger
This faux leather bean bag lounger from Viv + Rae is ideal for nailing the vibe of a classic leather Togo, without the insane price or tricky leather care that comes with a vintage score.
The multiple-density foam filling is super comfy, plus the faux leather upholstery is way easy to clean. This is a great option for homes with kids; it makes for a solid gaming chair. Simply wipe away any Mountain Dew spills or Cheeto crumbs and you’re ready to entertain in style.
Classic Togo vibe – Viv + Rae Armless Bean Bag Chair 3-Seat Togo Sofa
This Togo-inspired sofa is giving Architectural Digest home tour vibes—and we dig how truly low-slung the floor is for cuddling with our pets (and wrestling our demons).
The best Togo dupe on West Elm – West Elm Flip Floor Sleeper
You know how some of the tastiest things (and best deals) are always on the kid’s menu? The same goes for furniture and decor. West Elm, which is beloved for its MCM- and Japandi-centric brand persona, has been hiding this gorgeous and wildly affordable Togo dupe in their kid’s section. Good thing we’re baby.
The best Togo sofa alternative on Amazon – Rimdoc Soft Suede Fireside Chair
Sprint, don’t run to this Togo-esque couch on Amazon—not only does it have a five-star average rating, but it’s selling fast thanks to its cozy, double-take-inducing design. At about $500 a pop, it’s the perfect stand-alone Togo homage for shoebox apartments and a great starting piece for anyone looking to build out their own conversation pit over time.
This Togo-inspired three-seater on Amazon – Jach Comfy Floor Sofa Couch
If you’re looking for a Togo alternative with a little more seating, this three-seater throne from Amazon is another choice selection with a 4.9-star average rating, and it costs under $600.
This slouchy sleeper sofa on Urban Outfitters – Urban Outfitters Greta Sleeper Sofa
The devil works hard, but Urban Outfitters works harder—and we would be lying if we said we didn’t love them for it. We’re not sitting on a pile of rubies over here, dude! So, when the UO deities cook up a full-sized Togo-esque couch for $1,199, we slide that tax return right on over.
Not only does it come in a similar shade to that coveted Cognac piece that Togo does so well, but reviewers say it doubles as a great sleeper sofa. “I love this couch so much,” writes one fan. “It’s perfect for a cozy seating place that can also turn into a sleeping bed if needed.” Cop it while it’s $300 off.
Where to get a real Togo sofa
If you want the real thing, Ligne Roset is still slinging them in a range of colorways and fabrics, and you might find some relatively affordable archive pieces on online auction sites (that are affordable compared to some Togo sets, which can cost upwards of $34,000) in Cognac leathers and multicolored velvets that make us drool.
Ligne Roset on 1stDibs
1stDibs is a luxury goods auction site where you can get a Lichtenstein, a Rolex, and an original Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sofa set all in one place. They’ve got a great selection of vintage Togo pieces available at any given time, and it’s definitely worth taking a look.
Chairish
Chairish is another great site for scooping gorgeous vintage furniture, and it’s got no shortage of Togo sofas, in every color and fabric finish.
Now put those feet up and pour a tall one.
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Ebern Designs
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Urban Outfitters
Greta Recycled Leather XL Sleeper Sofa (opens in a new window)
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