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Saxion Cushion
A crisp and modern bouclé
The Kvadrat/Raf Simons collection brings the acclaimed designer’s exceptional sense of style to the home. Distinguished by the innovative blending of colour and materials for which Raf Simons is known in the fashion world, the collection of textiles and accessories for the home is by turns sophisticated and playful, and produced to the exacting standards associated with Kvadrat.
The collaboration between Kvadrat and Raf Simons is built on a mutual appreciation for fine craftsmanship reflecting Kvadrat’s commitment to quality, and Raf Simons’ refined elegance. Conceived as a suite of diverse yet complementary tones, weaves and textures, the textiles and accessories are suitable for use in a wide variety of interiors, and work beautifully together in a multitude of inventive combinations.
Cushion, offered in two sizes. Covering in Saxion fabric.
Dimensions
Model No. 1 - W. 45cm (17 1/2") D. 45cm (17 1/2")
Model No. 2 - W. 60cm (23 5/8”) D. 60cm (23 5/8”)
MATERIALS
FABRIC
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Saxion by Kvadrat / Raf Simons
(0107, 0227, 0647, 0757, 0927, 0987)
A crisp and modern bouclé with a natural structure and soft finish, Saxion applies a fashion sensibility to the rigour and durability of an upholstery textile. The new generation bouclé features a specially developed yarn to achieve a timeless modernist quality with a warm, gentle expression.
Composition: 89% wool, worsted 8% nylon 3% polyester
DESIGNEr
Raf simons
Raf Simons
Saxion Cushion
Born in Belgium in 1968, Simons studied industrial design in Genk. Inspired by the work of designers such as Martin Margiela, he moved to Antwerp, where the head of the Fashion Department at the city’s Royal Academy encouraged him to start his own label without further study. Launched in 1995, Raf Simons menswear—informed both by classic tailoring and youth culture—had a huge impact on the style of the decade. In 2005 Simons became artistic director of the Jil Sander label, which under his tenure became known for its vital, sophisticated modernism. In 2012 he was named creative director of Dior Women, a position that he held until late in 2015. During his time as Chief Creative Officer of American fashion label Calvin Klein from 2016 to 2018, he has been awarded Designer of the Year 2017 for both his Menswear and Womenswear collections and for his Womenswear collection in 2018. In April 2020, Raf Simons joined the Prada brand as Co-Creative Director, working in partnership with Miuccia Prada.
MANUFACTURER
KVADRAT
Kvadrat was established in Denmark in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia’s world-famous design tradition. A leader in design innovation, Kvadrat produces high-performance, design textiles, rugs, window covering and acoustic solutions for both commercial and residential interiors.
Our products reflect our commitment to colour, quality, simplicity and innovation. We consistently push the aesthetic, technological and functional properties of textiles. In doing so, we collaborate with leading designers, architects and artists including: Patricia Urquiola, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Margrethe Odgaard, Alfredo Häberli, Doshi Levien, Giulio Ridolfo, Peter Saville, Pipilotti Rist, Thomas Demand and Olafur Eliasson.
For all our brands, we strive to develop products of high quality that enrich people's lives. We are pioneers, always in motion and open-minded towards design and cooperation. Our approach to product development is defined by collaboration, curiosity, knowledge sharing, responsibility and consideration for the environment. Our close collaboration with the world's finest artists, designers, architects and our manufacturing partners, enables us to push the boundaries of textile design and innovation. We continuously explore new ideas for the usage of materials and techniques in design and manufacturing. We treasure colour as highly as we value collaboration. Reflecting this, we continuously refresh our approach to colour design, always striving to lead the way in this field.
We own weaving mills in England, Norway and the Netherlands; this gives us tighter control on emissions, waste and resource use throughout the whole production and design process. In keeping with our belief that longevity is at the core of sustainable design, most of our textiles come with a 10-year warranty. Our textiles are made using only the best raw materials so that they are made to last and have the least possible impact on the environment.
From the beginning, respect for the environment has been a defining pillar at Kvadrat. In 1997 Kvadrat became ISO 14001 certified, and since then we have measured and assessed the environmental impact of all our products. Our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration EN15804 (EPD) model follows the ISO 14040 standards for life-cycle assessment. We use the latest technology to enhance the quality of our products and reduce their environmental impact. The majority of our woollen products have an EU Ecolabel (EU flower), meaning their sustainable profile is best-in-class.
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