Alcove Cabin 2-seater lowback sofa Vitra

A retreat with a system – Alcove Cabin 2-seater lowback sofa by Vitra

The Alcove Cabin 2-seater lowback sofa by Vitra creates a functional and aesthetically pleasing room-within-a-room solution for modern work and living environments. With its enveloping, upholstered panels, it offers a sheltered retreat, ideal for undisturbed conversations or focused work. The architectural design combines clean lines with a high level of comfort and integrates seamlessly into open-plan spaces. Thanks to optional extensions, such as integrated side tables and power outlets, the sofa transforms into a flexible work island. In this way, the piece cleverly combines the inviting atmosphere of a sofa with the ergonomic requirements of a modern workspace.

The most important information at a glance

• Dimensions: 239 × 164 × 94 cm (W × D × H), seat height: 48 cm
• Materials: Frame/support structure made of steel tubing (gloss chrome or powder-coated, smooth), metal frame with MDF base plate; body with back and side panels and integrated biofiber board
• Versions: Steel tube frame in various colors (e.g., polished chrome, deep black, Japanese red, soft light), various fabric covers available
• Optional features: casters or glides, extension tables in various finishes (melamine, MDF, oak), integrated electrification (Port 180)

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec – French design poetry for modern everyday life

Brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have worked together in their Paris studio since the late 1990s and are among the most influential designers of our time. Their holistic approach combines meticulous craftsmanship with industrial production, often softening functional rigor through organic forms. Their long-standing partnership with Vitra has resulted in numerous iconic furniture pieces that set global standards in both residential and contract settings. Their innovative designs have garnered them numerous international awards, and their work is represented in prestigious museums such as the Centre Pompidou and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

Reference material:

• Credo fabric: 95% virgin wool, 5% polyamide
• Fabric Volo: 85% virgin wool, 15% polyamide
• Fabric Track: 10% polyamide, 90% virgin wool
• Cento fabric: 100% virgin wool
• Fabric Cosy 2: 80% virgin wool, 20% polyamide 
• Fabric Tress: 73% virgin wool, 19% polyester
• Fabric Laser RE: 100% polyester