Nordic Velvet Round Tatami Cushion

A tatami cushion is one of the simplest pieces of seating there is: a soft round you can sit on, lean on or move wherever you need a seat. The Nordic Velvet Round Tatami Cushion keeps that simplicity and adds a generous size and a soft velvet cover. At 23.6 inches across, it gives real sitting room on the floor, and its plain surface lets it blend into almost any room.

It is also one of the most versatile cushions in the collection. The same round that makes a comfortable floor seat also works as an office chair pad, a patio chair cushion or even a car seat cushion. It is built as a general purpose seat pad rather than a decorative accent, so it earns its keep every single day.

What makes the velvet tatami cushion stand out

Size is the first advantage. A 23.6 inch round gives far more sitting surface than a small accent cushion, so you can sit cross legged, lean back against a sofa or shift position without sliding off the edge. It is big enough to feel like a proper seat rather than a pillow on the floor.

The cover is soft velvet over a supportive fill. Velvet has a gentle sheen and a soft hand, which makes the cushion pleasant to sit on and lovely to look at in lamplight. The fill gives enough support to sit on the floor comfortably while staying light enough to carry from room to room.

Then there is the plain surface. There is no embroidery or print, just a clean round in a solid color, which is what makes it so easy to place. Nine colors are offered: dark blue, pink, dark green, blue, gray, coffee, orange, green and wine red. Choose a quiet gray or coffee to blend in, or a dark green or wine red for a richer accent.

Velvet also suits a seat that stays out on the floor all day. Its soft pile feels welcoming to sit on, and the plain round looks tidy and deliberate even when nobody is using it, so there is no need to tidy it away when guests arrive. That is exactly what a good floor cushion should do: look like part of the room when it sits empty, and feel like a proper seat the moment someone settles onto it with a book or a cup of tea.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Living rooms. A floor seat by the coffee table or a low spot for games.
• Japandi and Scandinavian rooms. A plain round suits low furniture and calm palettes.
• Home offices. A soft pad for a hard desk chair.
• Bedrooms. A cushion for a reading corner or the floor beside the bed.
• Patios and cars. A comfortable pad for a hard chair or a long drive.

Its simple look makes it easy to buy in pairs or sets. Two or three rounds in related colors make a relaxed seating area around a low table, and they stack neatly when the floor is needed for something else.

Choosing the size and placement

The cushion is round, 23.6 inches across. On the floor, that is a comfortable seat for one adult. On a chair, measure the seat first: it suits wide office chairs, armchairs and patio chairs better than narrow dining chairs, where it may hang over the edges.

A few tips help it look and work its best:

• On a hard floor, place it on a rug so it stays in position.
• Around a low coffee table, set two or more rounds in a loose circle for casual seating.
• On an outdoor chair, bring it inside after use and keep it out of long periods of direct sun so the color holds.
• Lift dust off the velvet pile with a soft brush rather than soaking it.

Because it is light, it is easy to move around the house, so one cushion can serve as a floor seat by day and a chair pad in the evening.

Pairing it with other pieces

A plain velvet round pairs beautifully with other textures. Set it on a wool or jute rug, add a knit throw on a nearby chair and a low tray on the coffee table, and a corner turns into a calm, lived in seating area. In a Japandi room, gray, coffee or dark green sit naturally beside light wood and linen.

Browse the floor cushions collection for other shapes to mix in, or the poufs and ottomans collection for a taller seat to add height to the arrangement. A floor lamp with a warm shade nearby brings out the soft sheen of the velvet in the evening.

Is the velvet tatami cushion right for your space?

This cushion is a strong fit if you:

• Want a generous round floor seat with real sitting room.
• Like a plain, solid color that suits almost any room.
• Need one cushion that can also work as a chair pad.
• Enjoy the soft touch and gentle sheen of velvet.

It may not be the right choice if you need a cover that goes in the washing machine, since this one is spot clean only, or if you want a small decorative pillow for a sofa. For a sofa accent, a smaller throw pillow is a better fit.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about colors are answered at info@norafurnish.com.