Japanese Sitting Cushion

A round Japanese floor cushion for a low, grounded seat near tea, books or quiet

This soft brown cushion is shaped like a zabuton, the traditional Japanese sitting cushion used for low seating during tea, reading or meditation. Its round form and earthy tone sit easily beside raw wood, linen and ceramic, adding a quiet focal point rather than competing with the room around it. For anyone building a wabi-sabi corner, it offers a simple way to bring in warmth and texture without extra furniture.

Place it on a bench, a balcony chair or directly by a low table to create a place for low seating. The generous thickness cushions hips and knees as you settle close to the floor, and a central button keeps the filling evenly distributed. Group several together as relaxed floor cushions for guests, or set one beside the sofa to extend the living room into a softer, lower zone.

Combined with soft lighting and a few tactile pieces, this cushion helps a room hold onto the balanced, imperfect calm at the heart of Japanese interior design. Fewer, better pieces, placed with care, let a space breathe.

What to know

• Round shape, 16 x 16 in (40 x 40 cm)
• Thickness: 4 in (10 cm)
• Color: brown
• Technique: knitted, handmade
• Materials: cotton, polyester
• Sold per piece