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9 well-cushioned armchairs for the garden
by Pia Seidel
Alternatives to the Togo: these sofas resemble design classics from the seventies
6.10.2023
Translation: machine translated
Design icons such as the Togo sofa are experiencing an exciting revival. They are being reissued, quoted or even copied in many places. Where can you find duplicates and alternatives for three legendary lounge chairs? Right here.
You can also find some alternatives in our range. Like the originals, they impress with their organic shape, low seat height and modularity. Only they are a lot cheaper. That's why I don't want to withhold them from you, but rather show you which style elements they imitate. Because it's not just in the beauty world that there are "dupes" - duplicates that try to match the quality of the originals at a lower price.
Togo: the cult sofa by Michel Ducaroy
The unusual shape still seems to appeal today. This is because many of the pieces of furniture modelled on the Togo are made from a single piece of foam of varying density. Or they are designed in such a way that the individual cushions look like a whole. They also have the same low seat height and trough-shaped seats and backrests.
Camaleonda: The Bellini sofa from B&B Italia
Like the B&B-Italia original, the Camaleonda dupes stick directly to the floor without legs. They are also modular and can be extended to form a sofa. Sometimes, however, the characteristic stitching details of the original are missing.
Pacha: The lounge chair by Pierre Paulin, reeded by Gubi
The furniture quotes from Pacha have the same curves, are modular and even adopt the seam line. Instead of chair legs, they also rely on a continuous metal base. However, they do not (yet) have the armrests of the new models.
Despite all the furniture quotes, it's worth taking a look at the originals and investing in mid-century modern pieces - even if they often cost more. After all, they have already proven how likely it is that they will still be popular in 50 years' time. If you're lucky, you might even find them on resale platforms or in the manufacturer's outlets at an affordable price. Until then, the lookalike dupes will make up for the lack of originals ...
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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