Cushion Design Inspired By 1930's designer, Sonia Delaunay

Our cushion, ‘Parisian Colour Blocks’ is a classic example of designs created by artist and textile designer extraordinaire Sonia Delaunay in Paris in the 1930’s.

A set designer for the Ballets Russes, Delaunay was interested in Cubism and colour theory; her abstract canvases were dominated by geometric shapes, mainly in crisp, clean colours.

The exquisite bold blocks of colours range from light rose, rust and turquoise and are complemented by three neutrals, namely light and medium taupe and black.

With its 45° angles throughout, it would look stunning stitched in the BRICK STITCH! 

To complement the minimalist architectural shapes of this sofa, the ‘Parisian Colour Blocks’ cushion has been made up here as a crisp square-cornered box pillow.

Stunning!

Choose from four bold graphic cushion designs in a range of primary colours to add a dramatic accent to your home.

Large, easy-to-stitch designs from spirals to geometric patterns, give you an eye-catching selection.

Great designs for the beginner!

I’ve created three dynamic cushion designs based on the textile designs of iconic architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

He added bold colours to his abstract shapes of zigzags, spirals and waves, with consistent use of black to produce dramatic contrast, characteristic of much of the design of the Jazz Age.

Cushion Designs inspired by MATISSE’S CUT-OUTS

Four colourful and rhythmic cushion designs adapted from Matisse’s mid-20th century modernism period when he created his sometimes whimsical, sometimes bold, graphic cut-outs.

Abstract Expressionist artist Morris Louis created massive paintings with flat, intense colors in strong, repetitive patterns.

This large cushion, inspired by his painting style, is perfect for your contemporary home!

TRADITIONAL PERSIAN DESIGNS

'ANATOLIA' CUSHION DESIGNS

In one of our recent newsletters, we asked our subscribers  if we could design more of a period or region they would like to see.

One of our subscribers mentioned 'Anatolia' designs, and here are our first additions! 

'Anatolia Blue'

'Anatolia Tulips'

A Very Brief History about Anatolia

Anatolia has always been an interesting region in a historic point of view. Indeed, that is where the biggest empires ever were created and where they spread from.

Today it constitutes the Asian portion of Turkey. Because of its location at the point where the continents of Asia and Europe meet, Anatolia was, from the beginnings of civilization, a crossroads for numerous peoples migrating or conquering from either continent.

Diversity of cultural influences

The cultures of ancient Anatolia began in prehistoric times and included the Hittite empire, the Achaemenian and Hellenistic periods, and Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuq rule, to the Ottoman Empire and contempoary Turkey today.

The Ottoman Empire created by Turkish tribes in Anatolia (Asia Minor) that grew to be one of the most powerful states in the world during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Ottoman period spanned more than 600 years and came to an end only in 1922, when it was replaced by the Turkish Republic and various successor states in southeastern Europe and the Middle East.

ZIVA'S ANATOLIA DESIGNS

COLOURS

We have used the traditional colours of red,  two shades of blue and a small amount of pale green on a neutral background in both designs.

BORDERS OR NO BORDERS?

With or without a border works with these designs, for the cushions. You may have noticed with the "Autumn Tulips" design we have put a blue border only on two sides. The other two sides have a neutral border. 

You may also want to use these designs without the borders for dining room chairs. 

SIZES

Cushions - 16"(16.8cm) or 18"(64.4) square

Dining Chairs - Please provide the dimensions when ordering.

We hope you like them! If you do, we'll create more!

'SAMARKAND' CUSHION DESIGNS

We have created two Persian cushion designs adapted from  amazing tile decorations on the Medresseh and Mosque in Samarakand, Uzbekistan.

'Samarkand Round'

'Samarkand Square'

We used the same colour scheme in both elegant designs. 

By adding reds and blues to the orginal greens and golden yellows, we created two different yet cohesive designs for your home!

What a stunning pair!

What about using the same designs on dining chair seat covers?

HAVE A LOOK!

This adaptation of a classic Tabriz design creates an elegant cushion for a contemporary interior to complement the needlepoint seat cover on a piano bench.

I created two cushion designs from an old Khosro Persian carpet for a client’s small contemporary living room:
A successful mix of periods and cultures.

Its classic neutral colours could work in your home as well.

MODERNIST AND ART DECO DESIGNS

 Eleven Modernist and Art Deco Cushion Designs

Abstractionist Art Movements from the early 20th century have inspired these Modernist cushion designs from ZIVA.  

Eight designs have been created in a 1920’s painterly style, and three have been adapted from Art Deco decorative panelling from a very famous train from the same era! 

NEW ART NOUVEAU DESIGNS

OUR FRENCH COUNTRY
ORCHARD SERIES CUSHIONS

Our French Country Series has been a great hit!

You have ordered them as seat covers and as wall art…… now they’re available as cushions!

The photo of the cushion at right of our “Cherries” motif gives you an idea how beautifully this series can accessorize your home.

I particularly love how the linen-coloured background has been accented with a piping in wine red!

OUR FRENCH COUNTRY
GARDEN SERIES CUSHIONS

REMEMBER …For ALL the above FRENCH COUNTRY cushions,  the background colour can be customized to suit the colours of your décor.

Just let us know the background colour when you order.

They’re still available as seat covers! Have a look!

A CELEBRATION OF SPRING!

We are introducing two new art nouveau cushion designs with spring flower motifs to help us forget all about winter!

Although different patterns, they complement each other beautifully in style and colour.

First is this delicate cushion design called 'Le Printemps’, created in a subtle spring palette of cream, light gold, soft grey, mauve and mauve-blue.

The soft green leaves in the central motif with their flowing organic shapes provide a stunning accent to the central buds of grey, mauve-blue and mauve.

CLASSIC ART NOUVEAU!

I thought you might like to see 'Le Printemps' cushion painted ready to ship! The image above right shows the delicacy of the design with each stitch carefully painted. No guess work!

Our second new cushion design, ‘Spring Jonquils’, has been created in a similar range of colours with more emphasis on the soft gold and grey.

The sinuous leaves with their heralded Art Nouveau whiplash shapes are the stars of the show!

ART NOUVEAU DESIGNS

I designed this charming cushion, with matching bolster, in an Art Nouveau style to complement a client’s 19th century daybed.

The subtle mauves and neutral colours of this Art Nouveau design blend into any interior.

With its repetitive pattern,it’s ideal for needlepoint cushions, seat covers, chair pads etc.
 

 

This bold, colourful design was createdfor a client’s French home, which she has decorated in the warm, rich colours of Provence.

For a complete contrast to these autumn colours, have a look at the second colour scheme I created with cool fresh spring colours.

MORE ART NOUVEAU DESIGNS

More Art Nouveau Cushion Designs

I've had a wonderful response from you when I introduced my Art Nouveau cushion designs to the ZIVA Collection.

So I decided to create six more to whet your appetite!

PRAIRIE STYLE DESIGNS

Prairie Style Designs

These bold geometric Prairie Style cushion designs, with their natural colours, create striking accents for to-day’s contemporary interiors and furnishings.

They have been created as matching cushions to complement two Prairie Style designs from ZIVA’s Seat Covers' Collection.

I hope you agree with me that these cushion designs from my ZIVA Collection give needlepoint cushions a new lease on life!

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