Arthur Linen Chenille 2 Seater Sofa

In collaboration with the Natural History Museum

• Inspired by Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours (1814)
• Soft linen chenille upholstery
• Low, relaxed shape
• Turned wooden feet
• Fibre‑filled seat cushions

Bring classic character into your home with the Arthur Linen Chenille 2 Seater Sofa, inspired by the historic 1814 book, Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours. Designed in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, this piece blends rich colour heritage with modern comfort. The beautifully turned wooden feet offer a timeless finishing touch suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors. Deep fibre‑filled seat cushions provide a sink‑in feel, perfect for everyday lounging. Soft linen chenille upholstery in a choice of rich colours completes the look, adding superb warmth and texture to your living space.

Natural History Museum x Dunelm

In a time before colours could be captured visually through photography, scientists used vivid descriptions to identify them, drawing reference from elements of nature. Werner’s 1814 book of colour charts Nomenclature of Colours, which forms part of the Natural History Museum’s rare books collection, was a pioneering work that visualised colour through the vibrancy of birds and butterflies, the shades of flowers and fruit and the tones of precious gems. This classification of colour helped narrate an age of exploration, allowing Charles Darwin to tell a visual tale of his famous 1830s voyage upon HMS Beagle. It is the richness of both colour and language that has been cherished by naturalists for over two centuries and has inspired The Origin of Colour collection, which reimagines the colours of nature for your home.

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