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5th generation
Antoine & Olivier Roset
2021 : The family brand became famous : with
over 750 designers at its side, the brand shows
important growth. A change of direction in
response to new production challenges: more than
750 outlets and over 700 employees.
2022 : New challenges arise around the
democratization and renewal of design, making
stronger commitments toward preserving the
environment, and going digital : important
commitments for the years to come.
2nd generation
Émile Roset
1920 : Trends change, women abandon the parasol.
Emile Roset decides to convert his wood lathes to
make chair bases.
1936 : Production of the first leather upholstered
seats.
4th generation
Michel & Pierre Roset
1975 : Founding of the CINNA brand.
1975 > 1982 : Creation of 5 foreign subsidiaries.
1986 : Enlargement of the home furnishings
collection : decorative items, lighting, rugs.
1990 : The company now has 750 employees.
1995 > 2006 : Expansion and construction work
around Briord.
2009 : First Group carbon footprint report.
1st generation
Antoine Roset
1860 : Founding of the umbrella canes factory.
1893 > 1913 : Antoine Roset’s widow takes over the
management of the family business.
3rd generation
Jean Roset
1950 : Creation of the first contract collections.
1965 : The Roset company switches its focus to
contemporary design.
1970 : International expansion and the first
designer collaborations.
1973 : Official founding of the Ligne Roset brand
and opening of the first store. Establishment of the
company headquarters in Briord (Ain).
A family history,
since 1860
a family history
