Kashima Sofa
In 2023, Ligne Roset reintroduces its iconic Kashima model—often called the “comfortable Chesterfield.” Designed by Michel Ducaroy, Kashima delivers a distinctly English seating experience with generous proportions that reassure despite its all-foam construction. Beneath its elegant exterior, the seat conceals a gentle softness achieved through rounded, curved lines that incorporate built-in armrests, lumbar support, and a headrest. This plush comfort is maintained without compromising the durability provided by high-density foam—the denser the foam, the longer the seat will endure. The buttoning details are executed with invisible tie rods hidden within the foam. Although its classic silhouette honors tradition, Kashima also offers a playful twist: a fully quilted cover creates “pinched” seams at the corners, reinforced with internal lacing, while the nest-like shape of the seat invites you to settle in comfortably from all sides.
Entirely made of foam of 2 different densities: polyether 21kg/m3 – 3.2kPa and polyether 28kg/m3 – 4.8kPa. Clad in 480g/m polyester quilting.
COMFORT
The seat and backrest are made identically of high resilience polyurethane Bultex foam (36 kg/m3 - 3.6 kPa) and (26 kg/m3 - 1.4 kPa). Clad in hyper soft foam 45kg/m3 - 1.8kPa.
COVER
Twin-needle overstitiching for all the seams and buttoning. Cover in polyester quilting 480g/m2.
Covers may be removed by an upholsterer.
Born into a family of industrialists and designers of contemporary furniture. Trained at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts, Lyon.
Having joined the Roset Company very early on, at a time of rapid growth, he has constant access to insightful marketing and a highly capable technical team. He has responsibility for the research, development and design submissions vital to ensuring the company’s brands ever-more secure positioning on the market.
He designed a range of furniture for young people (chambre DN…), along with numerous upholstery models, settees and contract furniture (459 fireside chair…).
With the advent in the 1960’s and 1970’s of new materials such as foams, quilting and thermoformed plastics, he designed a large number of pieces for the domestic market : Adria, Koufra, Kashima, Safi, Kali…
…not least the model Togo, a ‘seat-cushion’ which still forms part of the Ligne Roset collection today.
