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 Number103.349.13
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
Good to know
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Outer fabric/ Lining:
- 100% cotton
- Inner fabric:
- 65% cotton, 35% modacrylic
- Embroidery:
- 100% polyester
- Filling:
- 100% 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.
Weight & measurements
- Length: 40 cm
- Width: 65 cm
- Filling weight: 900 g
- Total weight: 1340 g
Package details
RÖDARV
Article Number103.349.13- Width: 40 cm
- Height: 13 cm
- Length: 63 cm
- Weight: 1.34 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Embroidered cushionAnonymous reviewerBeautiful colours, lovely shape, just perfect for any setting. I like the button cover for easy removal.
A bit pricy but couldn’t resist it.
Love this cushionAnonymous reviewerIdeal size. Brightens up my house . Very comfortable too!
Love, love this cushion. Bright, colourful, lovely design. Great quality. Anonymous reviewerAbsolutely love this cushion, great quality, lovely design. Well filled, comfortable insert.
Lovely pillowAnonymous reviewerThis is a great pillow the graphics are excellent , we love it
Lovely embroidered cushion.Anonymous reviewerThis cushion is really pretty. The embroidery and colours are lovely. Purchased as a gift.
RODARV cushionAnonymous reviewerThis is my second RODARV cushion . I love it. Great quality.
I recently bought 2 Rodarv cushions and love themAnonymous reviewerMy two Rodarv cushions are gorgeous and receive a lot of compliments. Beautiful design and well made
Not fluffy Anonymous reviewerBeautiful cushion and well made. The description says that they are fluffy. They are not and had to add inserts to make them fluffy
5 star cushions Anonymous reviewerPretty cushions that are a much better shape than the usual square ones.
Bright and tactileAnonymous reviewerBright and tactile
CushionAnonymous reviewerSturdy and comfortable and supports my back
Favourite pillow ever. Possibly theAnonymous reviewerFavourite pillow ever. Possibly the best thing I have ever bought.
Wonderful colours, very scandi. GreatAnonymous reviewerWonderful colours, very scandi. Great for either the lower back or neck to add to the relaxation process
Anonymous reviewerLove these cushions, great quality ❤️
Fabulous quality.. looks bespoke!!Anonymous reviewerBeautiful Cushion, top quality & the colour looks fab & the detail is stunning.. should have got another but might soon. Lockdown has slowed down our home improvements.
pillowAnonymous reviewerlovely colours and design.
Colourful cushionAnonymous reviewerThis cushion is lovely to look at,comfy and good value for the price....I bought 2!
CushionsAnonymous reviewerBeautifully made quality cushions
Nice cushionAnonymous reviewerNice patterns, good size very comfy
Lovely cushionAnonymous reviewerI bought a pair of these cushions to go on my bed they are really well made and look beautiful and original. I have never seen any this nice for the price we paid the embroidery is very well done and the material used is of excellent quality, great buy very happy with my purchase.
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
47Reviews
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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."