Plants, people, geometric patterns and animals usually appeared on the traditional Swedish coach cushions that inspired RÖDARV cushion. "The motifs of the old coach cushions are full of imagination and aren't always perfect or symmetric, which shows traces of the hands that embroidered them," Susanna says. RÖDARV is a modern interpretation that captures the genuine feeling we wanted. So, even though our modern lives don't call for coach cushions anymore, maybe you'll hear a faint clip-clop of history the next time you cosy up with a RÖDARV cushion.
Inspired by the traditional cushion with wool embroidery used in Swedish homes and horse-drawn coaches. The detailed embroidery gives a genuine expression and brightens up your sofa, bed or armchair.
Article Number903.349.14
Product details
Embroidery adds texture and lustre to the cushion.
You can easily vary the look because the two sides have different designs.
The duck feather filling feels fluffy and gives your body excellent support.
The buttons make the cover easy to remove.
Designer
Eva Lundgreen
Materials and care
Material
- Outer fabric/ Inner fabric:
- 100% cotton
- Embroidery:
- 100% polyester
- Filling:
- Duck feathers
Care
Inner cushion
Machine wash, max 60°C, normal process.
Do not bleach.
Tumble drying, normal temperature (max 80°C).
Do not iron.
Do not dryclean.
Shrinkage 4%.
Cushion cover
Machine wash, max 30°C, mild process.
Turn the cover inside out and close before wash.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Iron, max 150°C.
Iron on reverse.
Do not dryclean.
Measurements
- Length: 40 cm
- Width: 65 cm
- Filling weight: 900 g
- Total weight: 1250 g
Packaging
RÖDARV
Article Number903.349.14- Width: 40 cm
- Height: 13 cm
- Length: 63 cm
- Weight: 1.25 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Very prettyCarolineWell made cushion
Pretty cushionVickiLovely patter with down pile filling. Nice & soft.
Stunning embroidery BridgetI paired 2 of these with 2 striped Myggblobster and 8 of the soft velvety Sanella cushion cover for my lounge suite- love them all.
Bright and cheerful AnneLovely colours, neat embroidery and looks great in its intended place.
Love the coverElizabethLive the colour however the feather insert is too squishy for me so will change it to something more firm
feels good, looks gorgeousAnonymous revieweri love a feather pillow and the cover on this one is lovely. it's a fresh and pretty design, and the stitching is perfect.
Colorful and differentGuyVery different, great value, a happy purchase
It is OK for whatThomasIt is OK for what I need
rodarv cushionLesleyso fun and pretty! Love it
Great cushionsTinaLove them
Great productMelindaGreat product
Slightly too soft but prettyXinSlightly too soft but pretty design
Looks beautiful and brings aGradaLooks beautiful and brings a pop of colour
Embroidered cushionHendrikaLove the colours and the little tassels in the corners. Sturdy finish.
Bright and quirkyJanetThis very comfortable cushion adds colour to my living area, a quirky addition to the modern decor
A piece of artKatieBeautifully made. Lovely stitching and soft pillow. This really is a work of art for the sofa.
Cute and comfortable cushionDavidCute and comfortable cushion
Beautiful RODARV pillowCareyI love my beautiful pillow, in pride of place on my couch.
I rig glasses and rodarv cushionAnonymous reviewerExcellent value for money
A lovely additionCatlynenIc patterns and well made
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
361Reviews
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Story
From coaches in Sweden to homes across the world
Imagine riding in a horse-drawn coach in the 1700s or 1800s. The clip-clop of horses' hooves. The slight back-and-forth swaying. A richly detailed cushion on the wooden bench beneath you. This was the inspiration for RÖDARV—a cushion for today's homes that embraces the Swedish tradition of wool embroidery and coach cushions.
It all started as an IKEA textiles team went to a museum called Regionmuseet about an hour away from the IKEA headquarters in Älmhult, Sweden. The museum housed a collection of Swedish textiles dating back to the 1600s. The team was especially drawn to embroidered cushions of the 1700s and 1800s from Scania, Sweden’s southernmost region. Back then, women crafted lots of textiles for their homes and started at a young age to make pieces for their dowry that would become part of their new home once they were married. Women even made coach cushions so that journeys would be more comfortable. These cushions were used at home, too. "They were so striking because of the free, naive way of embroidering combined with the strong, beautiful colours," explains Susanna Leo, a design coordinator who was part of the team. "Each cushion is unique and carries its own history. It's creativity on the highest level."
Designed with imagination and modernity
Designer thoughts
Designer thoughts
"Sketching the RÖDARV, ROSENFIBBLA and ROSENRIPS textiles collection, I was inspired by traditional Swedish wool embroidery. I thought about how women in the old days used their plant-dyed yarn to weave and create wonderful textiles by candlelight. My imagination ran free when I thought about all the flowers, picked in wild meadows. A treasure, rich in design and colour, to stand out in the otherwise simple homes. And it’s just as beautiful in our modern homes today."