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AirWave Modular Seating vs Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
AirWave Modular Seating
by Altek Italia Design
Award-winning modular lounge seating with sinusoidal wave forms, integrated power, and infinite configuration for high-density airport terminals.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating)
by UFL International (UFL Airports)
Fully upholstered modular airport lounge sofa on a solid oak sled base — configurable for premium waiting zones and airside dwell areas where comfort replaces throughput.
| Cost of ownership | AirWave Modular Seating | Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AirWave Modular Seating | Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating) |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 430 mm | — |
| Ottoman width (AirWave 01) | 830 mm | — |
| Ottoman depth (AirWave 01) | 700 mm | — |
| Lounge chair overall height (AirWave 18) | 770 mm | — |
| Lounge chair width (AirWave 18) | 1,060 mm | — |
| 2-seat sofa width (AirWave 10) | 1,860 mm | — |
| Leg finish options | Black / Silver RAL 9006 / White / Graphite RAL 7024 | — |
| Foam | Non-flammable | — |
| Upholstery | Fire-resistant synthetic leather or fabric | Fully upholstered in specifier-selected fabric |
| Integrated power | Mains outlets, USB ports, wireless Qi charging (optional) | — |
| Award | Good Design Award 2022 | — |
| Origin | Made in Italy | New Zealand |
| Base material | — | Solid oak sled base (natural or stained finish) |
| System type | — | Modular (seat, corner, end, ottoman modules) |
| Configuration | — | Fully configurable to floor plan; CAD files on request |
| Structural warranty | — | 10 years |
| Manufacturing standard | — | ISO 9001 certified |
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