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The members of the Alcove Sofa Family
can be easily combined and create a
versatile set of options for dividing open
offi ce landscapes without permanent
fi xtures. This makes it possible to set up
entire central areas within open-plan
offi ces — for meet & retreat — with a
uniform aesthetic.
The "room within a room" is a concept
Vitra has been working on for some time
now with the designers Ronan and Erwan
Bourellec. The idea of mobile, micro-ar-
chitectural elements has initiated a number
of diff erent designs, the most remarkable
of which is the Alcove Sofa.
It was designed for the open-plan offi ce,
where it off ers employees a comfortable,
upholstered niche which protects them
from the hectic goings on around them.
This makes it the perfect place to retreat to
for concentrated work or meetings in small
groups.
Depending on the product, the back and
side panels are 94 cm, 136 cm (Highback)
and 187 cm (Xtra High) high. In addition to
the soft "lounge upholstery", they come in
a fi rmer "work upholstery" version which
makes it easier to sit up straight.
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Alcove Family
3-4
Alcove Sofa, Alcove Highback
Sofa, Alcove Xtra High Sofa
5-6
Alcove Cabin
7-8
Alcove Meet
9-10
Alcove Highback Work
11-12
Alcove Highback System
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec,
The brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
live and work in Paris. Their métier includes
everything from small objects of utility to
architectural projects. They have been
collaborating with Vitra since 2000, greatly
enriching our collection of furniture for the
offi ce and the home.
Alcove
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2006/2012
Alcove Highback Sofa
