A throw does two jobs: warmth on a cold evening and a layer of texture on a sofa or chair. Fibre and weight decide how well it does both. Browse all throws.
Wool
Wool regulates temperature and resists odour, so it suits New Zealand's changeable weather. The Perendale Throw is 130 by 170 cm and handwoven from slubby wool strands in ivory and charcoal. The thickness varies along each strand, so the weave has an irregular, handmade character. It is medium weight, warm without being heavy.
Vegan fur
The Luxe Vegan Fur Throw is 130 by 150 cm in dense 100% polyester pile, in pewter or chocolate. It is generously weighted and sized to drape over a sofa arm or lie across the end of a bed. Shake it now and then to keep the pile standing full.
Throws compared
| Throw | Size | Fibre | Feel | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perendale | 130 x 170 cm | Wool, slubby handwoven | Medium weight, irregular texture | Air often, wash rarely |
| Luxe Vegan Fur | 130 x 150 cm | 100% polyester pile | Dense and weighted | Shake to lift the pile |
Weave and size
Flat weaves hold their shape on a sofa arm. Slubby and textured weaves look deeper and trap more air. A throw of around 130 by 150 cm drapes over an armchair or wraps around the shoulders. Choose a larger one for a deep sofa.
Against the upholstery
Choose a throw that differs from the sofa in texture. A chunky wool over a smooth leather sofa, or a flat weave over a boucle one. The Bowie Armchair has rounded arms and a deep seat that carry a folded throw well.
On the bed
A throw folded across the foot of the bed adds a second texture to the linen. The vegan fur throw is sized for this, and the wool throw suits the bed in cooler months. Our bed frame guide covers the rest of the bedroom.
Care
Air wool throws rather than washing them often. When they need washing, follow the care label, use cold water and a wool-safe detergent, and dry flat. Keep throws off leather in direct sun, which can mark the surface.
Questions
Wool or vegan fur?
Wool for year-round use and breathability. Vegan fur for weight and a plush pile on a bed or armchair.
What size suits a sofa?
Around 130 by 150 cm for an armchair or a sofa arm. Go larger for a deep sofa.
Can I wash a throw?
Follow the care label. Wool is best aired and washed in cold water with a wool-safe detergent.
Next step
See the wider homeware range and our rug guide, or see the furniture care guide for upholstery care. Feel the fibres at the Parnell or Grey Lynn showroom.
