Linen Throws for Sofa and Bed

The room decides the throw. A sofa asks for something that stays where it is put. A bed asks for reach. The same cloth serves both, though not in the same size and not in the same way.

On a sofa

A throw on a sofa does two things. It breaks the plane of the upholstery, and it gives the seat somewhere to soften. Weight decides whether it succeeds. A light cloth slides off the arm within an evening. At 1.5 kg the Monolith holds its position and keeps the fold it was given.

150 × 200 cm covers a two-seat sofa, or the seat and one arm of a three-seat. 200 × 230 cm covers a three-seat with fall on both sides.

Linen suits the sofa in particular because it does not trap heat. A throw that lives on the furniture year-round has to work in July as well as January.

On a bed

At the foot of a bed a throw reads as a horizontal band. It sits best when it clears the mattress width by roughly 40 cm and falls evenly on both sides.

150 × 200 cm suits a single. 200 × 230 cm suits a double or a king.

Laid full rather than banded, the same piece works as a light top layer in place of a quilt. The waffle structure moves air rather than holding it, which is why one cloth covers both uses.

The cloth

53% European linen, 47% long-staple cotton, woven at 300 g/m². Pre-washed, so the hand arrives already open. Linen leads for breathability and life. Cotton follows for immediate drape.

Room-by-room measurements are set out in the throw size guide. The reasoning behind the blend is covered in linen and cotton compared, and washing is covered in caring for linen.

Five colourways, two sizes

• Monolith — Charcoal — Undyed carbon waffle throw. From €120. 53% Linen · 47% Cotton, 150 × 200 cm or 200 × 230 cm, 300 gsm. Currently sold out.
• Monolith — Ash Grey — Stone-washed waffle throw. From €120. 53% Linen · 47% Cotton, 150 × 200 cm or 200 × 230 cm, 300 gsm. In stock.
• Monolith — Sage Ash — Mineral-dyed waffle throw. From €120. 53% Linen · 47% Cotton, 150 × 200 cm or 200 × 230 cm, 300 gsm. In stock.
• Monolith — Slate — Storm-dyed waffle throw. From €120. 53% Linen · 47% Cotton, 150 × 200 cm or 200 × 230 cm, 300 gsm. In stock.
• Monolith — Alabaster — Undyed natural waffle throw. From €120. 53% Linen · 47% Cotton, 150 × 200 cm or 200 × 230 cm, 300 gsm. In stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size throw fits a sofa?

200 × 230 cm covers a three-seat sofa with fall on both sides. 150 × 200 cm covers a two-seat sofa, or the seat and one arm of a three-seat.

Is linen a good material for a sofa throw?

Yes. Linen resists odour, does not trap heat, and gains strength with washing, which matters on a piece handled daily.

How should a throw be placed on a bed?

Across the foot as a horizontal band, clearing the mattress width by roughly 40 cm on each side, or laid full as a light top layer.

Can one throw work on both a sofa and a bed?

At 200 × 230 cm, yes. It covers a three-seat sofa and a double bed. The 150 × 200 cm size suits a single bed or a two-seat sofa.

Is a linen throw warm enough for winter?

Yes. The waffle cells trap a layer of still air, and at 300 g/m² the cloth carries real weight. The same structure keeps it usable in summer.

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