Description
The Aurelio is a square cushion woven in chenille from 100% polyester, patterned with an abstract jacquard design. The face carries the pattern as a play of light and shade rather than as sharp lines, so it reads as texture across the whole panel. In the charcoal shown here the ground is a deep, warm grey, with the abstract markings picked out a shade or two lighter than the field around them. A raised border frames the panel on all four sides, described by the supplier as an oxford border, which gives the front a flat outer frame around the textured centre.
This is a cushion for a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed, and the muted charcoal tone is built to sit alongside other things rather than fight them. It works against a paler sofa where the depth of colour gives some weight, and it works layered with lighter and brighter cushions where it becomes the grounding piece in the group. Chenille has a soft, slightly plush surface that catches the light differently as you move past it, so the pattern shifts a little with the room. At 45cm square it is a standard size that pairs easily with cushions you already own.
Chenille is a woven pile fabric, which is where its softness and its gentle sheen come from, and here it is worked as a jacquard so the pattern is woven in rather than printed on. A zip closure runs discreetly along one edge, so the cover comes off the pad for cleaning without any fuss. Polyester is a hard-wearing fibre that holds its colour well, which suits a cushion that gets sat against day to day. Style it as the calm, textured anchor in a mixed group and let brighter pieces do the talking around it.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester chenille |
| Design |
Abstract jacquard, woven pattern |
| Construction |
Oxford border, zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
Frequently Asked
What is chenille and why does it feel soft?
Chenille is a woven fabric with a raised pile, which gives it a soft, slightly plush surface and a gentle sheen that shifts as the light moves across it.
Is the pattern woven in or printed on?
The abstract pattern is a jacquard, meaning it is woven into the cloth rather than printed on the surface, so it forms part of the fabric itself.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes, there is a discreet zip closure along one edge, so you can slip the cover off the inner pad whenever you need to.
What size is this cushion?
It is a 45cm square cushion, a standard size that layers easily with other cushions and sits comfortably on a sofa, armchair or bed.
What colour is the charcoal?
The ground is a deep, warm grey with the abstract markings picked out a shade or two lighter, so the effect is tonal rather than high contrast.