
Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating)
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.
The Social is UFL's modular soft seating system, designed for the premium dwell and commercial lounge zones of airport terminals where passenger comfort, visual quality, and layout flexibility all feature in the specification criteria. Unlike beam seating — which optimises for throughput, cleanability, and structural durability under high-cycle loading — the Social addresses the slower, longer-occupancy positions: international business lounges, premium airside retail zones, meet-and-greet reception areas, and the dedicated family or quiet zones now specified in major terminal expansions. The product is built on a natural or stained oak sled base, giving it a warm, material quality that distinguishes commercial-grade lounge furniture from lower-cost public seating. The full upholstery cover in specifier-selected fabric allows procurement teams to match the seating to an airport's interior design programme, or to a specific lounge brand's aesthetic standards. The modular system is the principal procurement benefit: individual seat, corner, end, and ottoman modules can be arranged to fill irregular or curved floor plans, and the configuration can be revised during a fit-out without reordering bespoke units. The 10-year structural warranty is the longest in UFL's range and reflects the expected lifecycle of a lounge-grade furniture investment. CAD files are available on request to support FF&E tender documentation. For GCC hub airports operating competitive business lounge programmes — where the passenger experience benchmark is set by carriers with premium lounge estates — the Social's configurable format and premium base material offer a credible alternative to custom millwork solutions at lower lead times.
Technical specifications.
| Base material | Solid oak sled base (natural or stained finish) |
| Upholstery | Fully upholstered in specifier-selected fabric |
| 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 |
| Origin | New Zealand |
Use cases.
- ›International business and premium lounge soft seating zones
- ›Airside retail and food-and-beverage dwell areas requiring lounge-quality furniture
- ›Airport hotel lobbies and day-use lounges adjacent to terminal piers
- ›VIP reception and meet-and-greet areas in GCC hub terminals
- ›Family and quiet zones in long-haul international concourses
- ›Terminal fit-out programmes requiring FF&E-grade seating with extended warranty coverage
Replacements & compatible alternatives.
Comparable Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture from other suppliers. Cross-shop on specs — confirm exact fit and compatibility with the supplier before specifying.



