Cappellini Sofa Elan Sofa
Cappellini Sofa Elan Sofa
Cappellini Sofa Elan Sofa
Cappellini Sofa Elan Sofa

Elan Sofa

$13,909

Made by Cappellini

Designed by Jasper Morrison

Designed by Jasper Morrison in 1999, the Elan sofa remains one of Cappellini's most considered expressions of restraint. Its proportions are quietly radical: generous cushioned volumes appear to float above a delicate framework of slender metal legs, placing it among the earliest metal-based seating systems in the modern canon.

Morrison's practice is rooted in the conviction that good design should be felt before it is analyzed. The Elan embodies that sensibility, offering genuine comfort without sacrificing precision of line. The silhouette reads as effortless, though it is the product of careful geometric reasoning.

  • Original design: 1999, with the collection later extended to include a pouf and corner modules
  • Frame construction reflecting Morrison's signature economy of material and structure
  • Available in a range of upholstery options to suit both residential and contract contexts
Size
Size: 3-Seater

Typically ships in 12-14 weeks.

Pairs well with

Product Details

Details
  • Greengard Gold Certified, reserved exclusively for products that do not contain or emit any harmful, volatile substances 
  • Medium density panels with solid fir wood, poplar plywood and metal inserts on top of spring elastic belts 
  • Upon request, feather-stuffed cushions can instead be made from foam  
  • Sofa upholstered in PHILL Cream.
  • Base in Satined Stainless Steel
  • Each sofa composition included two (2) cushions in the same fabric as the sofa.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Cappellini Elan Sofa?

The Elan was designed by British designer Jasper Morrison and introduced by Cappellini in 1999. Morrison is recognized internationally for his philosophy of quiet, purposeful design, stripping objects to their essential form without sacrificing warmth or usability.

What makes the Elan Sofa's leg structure significant?

The Elan was among the first sofa systems to use a slender metal leg base, giving the upholstered body a sense of visual lightness that was relatively uncommon in seating design at the time of its introduction.

Can the Elan be configured as a sectional or corner sofa?

Yes. Over the years Cappellini expanded the Elan collection to include modular corner configurations and a coordinating pouf, allowing the system to adapt to a range of spatial and programmatic requirements.

Is the Cappellini Elan suitable for contract or hospitality use?

The Elan's durable construction and broad upholstery options make it appropriate for contract environments. Its proportions and recognizable silhouette also give it a strong presence in hospitality and high-end residential projects.

How does Jasper Morrison's design philosophy show in the Elan?

Morrison's work consistently favors reduction: removing what is unnecessary to clarify what remains. The Elan expresses this through its clean horizontal lines, the deliberate tension between the substantial seat and the fine metal base, and an absence of decorative gesture.

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