de Le Cuona | Tundra Wool Cushion with Suede Trim – Merlot

This is a cushion in de Le Cuona's Tundra Wool, finished with a suede trim, in a colour called Merlot. Merlot is a deep, dark red with a little brown in it, rather than a bright or bluish red. Wool gives a cushion a dry, slightly dense feel under the hand, and the suede trim adds a second surface and a defined edge. On a pale sofa it acts as a single strong accent, and against darker upholstery it settles back and adds depth.

The cushion is 55 cm wide and is sold each, under the reference TUW4C. The brand is de Le Cuona, the cloth is Tundra Wool, and the trim is suede. We have not been given the filling, the exact composition percentages, the depth or the care label, so please ask us before purchase if any of these matter to you. At 55 cm the cushion is a generous size, larger than a standard 45 cm scatter, and it suits a full size sofa or a wide armchair.

We would use it in a few ways. On a sofa in oatmeal or stone linen, one or two in Merlot give the seat a clear point of colour without a pattern. On a bed, we like a single cushion in front of a row of neutral pillows, which breaks up the white without fuss. In a library or study, it sits comfortably on a leather or tweed armchair. For pairing, we would look at forest green, camel, charcoal and natural linen, all of which sit well with a deep wine red.

Because it is sold each, buy the number you need rather than relying on a later top up, as a second order may not match the first exactly in tone. Plump it by hand and turn it regularly so the filling settles evenly. For wool and suede we would avoid direct, prolonged sun, which can fade colour, and keep it clear of damp. Spot clean gently as needed and do not rub the suede trim, and follow the care label supplied with the cushion for anything more serious.