Arthur Linen Chenille 3 Seater Sofa

In collaboration with the Natural History Museum

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

The Arthur Linen Chenille 3 Seater Sofa brings spacious, sink‑in comfort to your living room, inspired by the rich colour heritage of the 1814 book, Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours. Created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, it blends classic design notes with a beautifully modern feel. Elegant turned wooden feet add a timeless touch that suits a range of interiors, whilst generous fibre‑filled cushions support relaxed, everyday lounging. Finished in a soft linen chenille fabric in a range of rich colours, this 3 seater sofa offers both warmth and inviting texture.

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 Origins of Colour collection, which reimagines the colours of nature for your home.

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