Vitra Abalon Sofa

The Vitra Abalon Sofa takes its name from the shell of a sea snail, forming its own architecture for seating circles. With its organically curved shape, the sofa evokes a circle to which people feel drawn. The expansive backrest has two functions: it shields sitters who are engaged in a private conversation and off ers a sense of protection to those seeking retreat within an open environ- ment.  Abalon is unusual in appearance: solid yet light, massive yet graceful.

Abalon functions as a striking solo piece and when several sofas are used together, the concave and convex surfaces create a state of compel- ling tension, neither attracting nor repelling one other. The upholstered seat shell of the Abalon Sofa generously accommodates three people, while the curved shape creates a common focal point. The front and back of the seat shells are covered separately with different knitted fabrics, which can be chosen in various combinations. Together with the two available colours of the boldly defined base, this opens up a wide range of configuration options. The fabric covers of the sofa can be removed in full for cleaning or replacement, which further enhances its durability. 

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