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How long does a bulk cushion order take, and can you rush it?
Also asked as:I want to order 5 setsThe cushions are for a high-use area
Right, then. Ten cushions don't take ten times as long, but they don't appear by Friday either. Here is what past batches took, laid flat on the table.
SaveThe quick answer
A bulk custom cushion order is made to order with no stock on the shelf, so there's no rush lane. One order of five large bench-and-bolster sets needed about 10 days of production, and a buyer who hoped for cushions by the Friday of the same week couldn't be accommodated. Give your deadline with the quote request, and get making and delivery times in writing before you pay.
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Bulk lead times from real quotes
| Order | Making time | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 10 matching reading nook cushions, 15 3/4 x 39 3/8 in (40 x 100 cm), plus one custom size | 7 business days | Stated with the quote |
| 5 bench cushion and bolster sets, 31 1/2 x 78 3/4 in (80 x 200 cm), 8 in thick | About 10 days | 3-5 days, included in the quote |
| Restaurant banquette or booth pads | Quoted per job from a fully dimensioned drawing | Stated with the quote |
| Floor sofa sets for a cafe or playroom | Quoted per order, with your deadline in the request | Stated with the quote |
| A Friday deadline asked for early in the same week | No Couldn't be met | — |
Key facts
- Bulk cushion orders are made to order; there's no stock to ship early.
- Making and delivery times are quoted per batch, not from a fixed calendar.
- A deadline inside the same week couldn't be met on a past bulk request.
- One order of five 31 1/2 x 78 3/4 in (80 x 200 cm) bench cushions, 8 in (20 cm) thick, with 11 3/4 in (30 cm) bolsters took about 10 days of production plus 3-5 days of delivery.
- High-use bench sets are made in washable, pre-shrunk fabric over high-density comfort foam.
- The bench-set quote included delivery.
- State your deadline in the quote request so the date is confirmed before payment.
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Have the tape measure handy when they call. Old cushions shrink and sag; the seat underneath does not. — Maggie
Leave your details and the workshop will call you to confirm measurements, fabric, foam and piping. No prices, dates or payment on this page: it is a request, not an order.
Why there's no rush lane
Every cushion is cut, sewn and filled after you order it. There's no shelf of finished pieces waiting in the back, so a Friday deadline set on a Monday is a wish, not a plan. I learned long ago that an honest Tuesday beats a promised Friday, dear.
For a high-use spot, the five-set order was specified in washable, pre-shrunk fabric over high-density foam, the right call for bench cushions that see daily traffic. The Pattern on cushions for cafés, rentals and offices lists what else to specify, and reading nook cushions shows the smaller-batch side.
What's your opening date?
Put these in the first message
- The deadline, plainly, so the date is confirmed before you pay.
- Quantity and every size, including the odd one out.
- Where the cushions will live. A high-use area changes the fabric and foam.
- Fabric codes and colors.
- For booths or banquettes, a fully dimensioned drawing in one unit system.
Five bench cushions about 79 in long and 8 in thick, with bolsters, took about 10 days to make and 3 to 5 days to deliver.
Maggie
Buyer questions
- A common question
Can you make five matching bench cushion and bolster sets for a high-use area? How long?
The workshop's answerYes. One order of five sets of 31 1/2 x 78 3/4 in (80 x 200 cm) cushions, 8 in (20 cm) thick, with 11 3/4 in (30 cm) bolsters, in washable pre-shrunk fabric over high-density comfort foam, took about 10 days to make, then 3-5 days of delivery. Your own timing and shipping cost come with your quote.
- A common question
Can I get 10 matching reading nook cushions plus one custom size, quickly?
The workshop's answerThe batch, yes; the rush, not always. Everything is made to order, and one earlier order of ten matching 15 3/4 x 39 3/8 in (40 x 100 cm) nook cushions plus one custom size was quoted at 7 business days of making. Put your deadline in the first message so the date is settled before you pay.
- A common question
Is there bulk pricing for 10 or more of the same cushion?
The workshop's answerOften, yes: identical batches have gotten the biggest cuts. One order of 26 matching bench cushions came in well under the single-piece price, and ten floor cushions got an extra reduction on top of a sale that was running at the time. Each bulk quote is worked out individually, so send the quantity and every size together.
- A common question
Can you make booth cushions for a restaurant project?
The workshop's answerYes. Send a fully dimensioned drawing in one unit system, plus your fabric codes. Booths are made as separate pads, so give each seat and back its own measurement on the drawing.
Questions buyers ask next
Do interior designers get trade pricing on bulk cushions?
There's no fixed trade program. Designer pricing has been agreed per project, for example a reduction on a first order or on top of a sale that was running. Volume pricing has come into play from about 5-6 matching pieces on past quotes, and swatch sets can go to your studio.
Can floor sofa sets be ordered in quantity for a cafe or playroom?
Yes. Floor sofa sets with backrests and armrests are made in custom sizes for shops, cafes and playrooms, with trade pricing on multiple sets. Send the number of sets, each size and your opening date in one message.
What fabric and foam suit cushions in a busy space?
The five-set bench order for a high-use area was specified in washable, pre-shrunk fabric, so covers can be laundered, over high-density comfort foam for daily sitting. Tell the workshop where the cushions will live when you ask for the quote.
