Arthur Waffle Chenille 2 Seater Sofa

In collaboration with the Natural History Museum

• Inspired by Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours
• Soft waffle chenille upholstery
• Turned wooden feet
• Fibre‑filled seat cushions

Inspired by the 1814 book, Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours, the Arthur Waffle Chenille 2 Seater Sofa blends heritage design with inviting modern comfort. Created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, it features beautifully textured waffle chenille upholstery that adds warmth and depth to any room. The turned wooden feet offer a classic finishing touch that complements both contemporary and traditional interiors, and fibre‑filled cushions deliver a soft, supportive seat you’ll love sinking into. With a rich palette of colours to choose from, it’s easy to find the perfect look for your home.

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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