Alcove sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

Alcove sofa by Paris based designer brothers, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, for Vitra Switzerland. We offer an immaculate three seater Alcove sofa with extra cushions, in classic ‘Melbourne black’.

Designed in 2006, Alcove sits perfectly within Vitra’s design philosophy, practical, Swiss modern, minimalism. Alcove comes in two heights, this one, or an extra high back.

The Designer’s Inspiration A place of comfort, shelter and acoustic seclusion.

Fabrication Steel base seat platform. Bright chromed continuous tubular steel legs, side and back support. Detachable MDF sides and back panel covered with padding and horizontal quilted upholstery, 2 intentionally visible jumbo silver zippers connect the sides to the back.

Hidden Feature Comes with extras: 3 large back cushions, 2 side armrest cushions, plus 2 small lumbar supports.

Design Consigned Stylist Contemporary French sofa by the Bouroullec Design Studio. The padded panels provide an accoustic refuge from surrounding noise. This 2.4 meter long sofa will seat three comfortably because there is actually 2.4 meters of seating area.

Design Consigned Collectors Authentic Alcove sofa in the original signature black upholstery, made in Switzerland by Vitra. Bouroullec Designs are held by MOMA New York, Design Museum London and Centre Pompidou Paris.

Mark of Authenticity Vitra embossed bolt covers (see image)

Provenance One owner 2020

DC Insider Ronan Bouroullec is also an artist. View his work HERE

2026 RRP AUD $16,000 (without the extra cushions)

Our Condition Report 4/5 Minimal use only. No marks, fading, areas of wear, missing parts, or faults.

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