Tied chair cushions, made for the seat that matters.

GOOD QUESTIONS

Chair cushions, answered.

• Are there standard chair cushion sizes?

  There are common sizes — 16x16, 17x17, 18x18 squares; 15" round; trapezoid 17 front / 14 back / 16 deep — but every chair is slightly different. A 1/4 inch off looks fine; an inch off looks wrong. We always recommend measuring your specific seat: width across the front, depth from front edge to back, and where the back uprights or arms intrude. Send us those three numbers and we'll do the rest.

• What tying options are there?

  The standard is two ties at the back corners — they wrap around the chair's rear uprights and knot in a small bow. We can also do four ties (back + front for chairs with arms in the way), button-tab attachments (cleaner aesthetic, hooks under the seat), or no ties at all if the cushion sits in a frame. The default works for 90% of dining and side chairs.

• Indoor or outdoor fabric — which do I need?

  If the chair lives entirely inside, indoor fabrics open the full library: linens, cottons, velvets, jacquards. If the chair sits on a covered porch or veranda (no direct rain), a tighter cotton-blend or indoor-outdoor weave handles the humidity. If it's fully exposed — patio, garden, no roof — go solution-dyed performance fabric (Sunbrella and similar). Performance weaves work indoors too; they just feel slightly crisper than pure linen.

• Tufted or flat — which finish?

  Flat is our default — clean, modern, easy to clean. Tufting (those little fabric-covered buttons pulled through the cushion) gives a more traditional, dressy look and stops the foam from shifting on tall cushions. We tuft on request; expect a small upcharge per button. For a 16x16 dining cushion, tufting reads slightly fussy; for a 3" plush armchair pad, it reads beautiful.

• How do I measure a round seat?

  Measure the diameter at the widest point — front to back is usually identical to side to side, but check both to be sure. Subtract a quarter inch so the cushion doesn't overhang. If the seat dips toward the centre (common on cane chairs), measure from rim to rim across the top. Photograph the seat with a tape stretched across and we'll size from the photo if you'd rather not measure.

• Can you match the fabric of an existing chair or upholstery?

  If you can name the fabric (Sunbrella Canvas Heather Beige, for example), yes — we likely have it. If it's a custom mill fabric or discontinued line, we'll match the closest cousin from the library. Send a clear photo in natural daylight along with any tag information. We'll send 2–3 candidate swatches free of charge before you commit.