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Ducaroy Michel

• Remembering (Jul 30, 2009)

★ November 14, 1925 · Lyon, Rhone-Alpes
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Ascendant
Leo
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Chitra
Birth Star
ArtEntrepreneurDestiny Number 7Soul Number 11Personality Number 3Kabbalah Number 1
Biography

Who is Ducaroy Michel?

French furniture designer, who in 1968 designed one of the first modular all-foam chairs, the low-sitting Adria. In 1973 he designed the Togo, a range of all-foam seating with covers generously quilted with polyester.
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Michel Ducaroy — Public Profile

Name: Michel Ducaroy

Birth: 14 November 1925, Lyon, France

Death: 2009

Occupation: French furniture designer

Overview

Michel Ducaroy was a French furniture designer known for creating the iconic Togo sofa in 1973 for Ligne Roset. His work is celebrated for sculptural, ergonomic forms and modular seating that blends comfort with experimental geometry.

Notable works

  • Togo sofa (1973) — a low-profile, multi-density foam, modular seating system that became a design icon of the 1970s.
  • Various commissions for Ligne Roset during his tenure as a designer at the company.

News and public reception

As of today, there are no active news items about Ducaroy, reflecting his passing in 2009. The Togo sofa and his broader design approach continue to be discussed in design history and are frequently featured in exhibitions and retrospectives of 20th-century furniture design.

Social media and public presence

There are no verified personal social media accounts for Michel Ducaroy. Contemporary public engagement with his work is primarily through the Ligne Roset brand, design museums, and architectural magazines that archive his creations.

Recent projects

There are no new personal projects attributed to Ducaroy since his passing. Ligne Roset maintains the Togo line and promotes archival content about his contributions to modern seating design.

Additional notes

Born in Lyon, France, Ducaroy's career helped shape late-20th-century seating aesthetics through bold, sculptural forms built around comfort. His legacy endures in furniture design education and contemporary interiors that reference the Togo sofa's iconic silhouette.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Ducaroy Michel's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Ducaroy Michel's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Ducaroy Michel live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Ducaroy Michel, in order.

PREVIOUSSep 5, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Sun / Sun / Venus
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What do Ducaroy Michel's numerology numbers say?

Ducaroy Michel's core numbers are Destiny 7, Soul Urge 11, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 1.

◎Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

❖Soul Urge
11

Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.

◇Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

∞Kabbalah Number
1

Kabbalah Number 1 reflects an inner spiritual code of initiative and self-direction. It supports willpower, clarity, and a strong identity path.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2009
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 30 July 2009 (Age 83)
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