French Mattress Cushions 5 Ways

Ahh, the French Mattress cushion. What is not to love about this versatile piece? It can be Bohemian, it can be charming, it can be…well…French!

Traditionally, these cushions are handmade and filled with wool. Maintenance involves removing said wool, re-fluffing it, and then stuffing it back in again. In addition, the cover can be washed. For these reasons, these mattresses last a life time. The rolled edge, give them that French flair. Stylish and ecologically sound- these cushions are worth considering.

They can be pricey, but you can find them at places such as Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware or Atelier Kamer 26. There are also plenty of DIY tutorials out there.

Here are just a few ways that you can use the French Mattress at home in your own interiors.

french_mattress_cushions_over_storage_pottery-barn — 1 | Just as in the two images above, use over sturdy storage to create seating

french_mattress_cushions_on_antique_furniture_citizen_atelier — 2 | Make an otherwise formal antique piece more casual

french_mattress_cushions_stacked_pinned_atelier_kamer26 — 3 | Stack two or more of these to create seating (or a daybed!) without needing to use a platform

french_mattress_cushions_window-seat_driven_by_design — 4 | Add height to a window seat

french_mattress_cushions_balcony_shelterness — 5 | give balcony seating some structure with the boxy cushions and make it easy to store by using two rather than one continuous pillow

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