Ligne Roset Ploum Two-seater, Fabric Red

Ligne Roset Ploum – comfort from stretch fabric and foam

For Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, the Ploum was a study in comfort: they wanted a very comfortable sofa for today. Ligne Roset presented it at the imm furniture fair in January 2011 and still makes it today. What makes it special is the combination of very soft foam and a stretchy, double-layer quilted knitted cover. Beneath it, a frame of tubular steel, wire and steel mesh supports the rounded shape, and even the feet are covered.

Ploum three-seater in red fabric

This Ploum has a cover in red fabric and the high backrest. It corresponds to the largest Ploum version, which Ligne Roset makes slightly asymmetrical: on the right, with a slightly higher backrest and a slightly deeper seat. The strong red makes the sofa the focal point of the room. The soft, generous surface invites you to stretch out, in the living room as well as in a large reading room.

Seating comfort and space

Soft, but supportive: the Bultex foam seat core is firmer, the back and contact layer are super-soft, and the knitted cover stretches with you. Ligne Roset describes how your back and head find the same soft contact everywhere. The seat height of 39 cm is below the usual 42 to 45 cm. Allow around 2.5 m along the wall and 1.2 m of depth, plus 60 to 80 cm of walking space in front.

Elements and additions

The Ploum does without any mechanism. Ligne Roset still offers the series: three high-back versions from 170 to 250 cm wide, two low-back versions and a pouffe. The pouffe is 110 cm wide, 80 cm deep and as high as the seat; placed in front of the sofa, it creates a large lounging area. It can be added through specialist retailers.

Caring for the fabric cover

According to Ligne Roset, the quilted cover should only be removed by a professional. Vacuum dust with a soft upholstery nozzle, including from the hollows of the quilting. Soak up liquids immediately with an absorbent cloth and then dab, without rubbing. Test stain removers on a hidden spot first. A place out of direct sunlight helps preserve the strong red.

Why buy a pre-owned Ligne Roset Ploum?

Ligne Roset has been making furniture on the Rhône since 1860, today in Briord, and describes building sofas as a demanding craft. The manufacturer has had the Ploum in its collection since 2011, so a pre-owned piece is not a discontinued model. The steel frame and Bultex cores give the soft sofa a solid base, and an upholsterer can remove the cover. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.