# Privacy Sofas for Offices Alcove Highback Business Seating By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofas-for-intimacy-alcove-collection-by-vitra References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/alcove-collection/) & [vassarinteriors](http://www.vassarinteriors.com/trade/alcove_sofa-t.htm) The Alcove Highback seating collection was designed as multifunction business furniture: a private retreat for a little office downtime, or paired with other sofas to form an intimate meeting area. These sofas could also be installed in a sensational restaurant and used as secluded booths. And what could be a more perfect way to style up a library--private or public? The high-sided upholstered panels of these modern sofas and chairs provide sound dampening and a sense of exclusive personal space. The collection was designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multipurpose Seating:** The Alcove Highback collection demonstrates an opportunity to innovate multipurpose seating options for various spaces and industries. - **Sound-dampening Furniture:** The use of high-sided upholstered panels in furniture demonstrates an opportunity to innovate sound-dampening furniture for noisy public or office spaces. - **Private Retreat Spaces:** The Alcove Highback collection demonstrates an opportunity to innovate private retreat spaces for individuals who need to take a break from a busy office environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Furniture:** The Alcove Highback collection could be expanded to innovate private and multi-purpose seating options for office spaces. - **Restaurant Furniture:** The Alcove Highback collection demonstrates an opportunity to innovate private and stylish seating options for restaurants or cafes. - **Library Furniture:** The Alcove Highback collection demonstrates an opportunity to innovate private and comfortable seating options for libraries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Office Privacy Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plenum-cabin-by-jaime-hayon-for-fritz-hansen.md) - [Comfy High-Backed Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highbacked-office-chair.md) - [High-Back Dividing Work Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plenum-cabin.md) - [People-Pleasing Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle-system.md) - [Modern Private Working Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-booth.md) - [Acoustic Office Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-lounge.md) - [High-Back Office Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandie-collection.md) - [Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub-desk.md) - [Sound-Absorbing Cozy Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub.md)