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Tufted Touches

February 17, 2012 by Jane F 6 Comments

Button tufted contemporary chaise longue - Farrow and Ball via AtticmagTufted details are an enduring way to embellish upholstery and textiles.

Tufting is a 3-dimensional pattern – usually a diamond grid – made by sewing down center points and fixing them with decoration. That process creates the typical tufted look, which is dimpled and  comfortable.

tufted - buttons and decorative stitches - British Homes & Gardens via AtticmagCovered buttons have been used as anchors since tufted details came popular in the mid-19th century. On deeply-tufted upholstery they are kept small. Pillows can take large fabric- or gimp-covered buttons or even a homey one made of horn as these sit gently on the surface. Decorative stitches are found most often on textiles. The pick stitch, a small cross, is used for tufting on quilts and French mattresses. The knotted tuft stitch is made with several embroidery threads which makes a pretty treatment for bedspreads or pillows. Different qualities of the buttons and stitches serve various styles.

Ralph Lauren Home Chesterfield style tufted leather sofa - via AtticmagButtons also help emphasize furniture features or shapes. The most famous buttoned up  sofa is England’s leather deeply tufted Chesterfield, first designed in the 1880s with tufts almost two inches deep.

Mies van der Rohe shallow tufted ottoman - Tilton Fenwick via AtticmagWhile deep-button-tufting is clearly traditional, shallow or float buttons were used in 1929 on Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona ottoman.

tufted - mid-20th century modern chair with tufted back by Guillerme et Chambron - Rago Auctions via AtticmagButtons helped to define furniture throughout the remainder of the 20th century, as seen on this rare 1940s era chair by Guillerme et Chambron. Even the contemporary chaise longue, or fainting couch [top], gets heaps of style from the tufted pattern and texture.

tufted - Restoration Hardware silk quilt with shallow contrasting button tufting - via AtticmagA contemporary silk quilt from Restoration Hardware uses contrasting fabric- covered buttons to create an elegant effect without much pillowing.

Restoration hardware vintage-washed tufted Belgian linen quilt and sham with pick stitching - via AtticmagPick stitches are simple and well suited to this vintage-washed Belgian linen quilt (again, Restoration Hardware) which has a country or rustic look.  I would love to hack this one with handmade tassel tufts using multiple strands of embroidery thread finished by graceful knots.

(Source: British Homes & Gardens, Ralph Lauren Home,  Rago Art and Auctions, Tilton Fenwick)

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Comments

  1. ChanaGoanna says

    February 17, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Oh, what a fun article! I’m madly in love with Chesterfields and am looking for one for my LR now. So elegant and comfortable-looking at the same time.

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  2. Tricia Rose says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    I once pick-stitched a quilt with one colour knotted on one side, and another stitch crossing it and knotted the other side. I loved it – wonder where it went?!

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  3. cat_mom says

    February 17, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    I like the RH bedding–would work well in my house!

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  4. Jane F says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Would love to see a pick stitch quilt with contrasting. I’ve been drooling over those for a long time but don’t really need one.

    Robin, your house is looking so great with all the black and white and sleek accessories.

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    • cat_mom says

      February 19, 2012 at 1:31 am

      Thanks Jane! I had black and cream in mind for the FR for ages–so happy to finally see it (and have it!) IRL!

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  5. RHome410 says

    February 19, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I was actually just thinking of using buttons on my duvet to keep the covers in line (buttonholes in the covers that go on buttons on the duvet), which would create a tufted look. I wasn’t sure if it would be a good idea, so it’s great to see that RH quilt example. The pick stitch comforter looks so… comfy!

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