Description
This is a rectangular velvet cushion that carries a printed cheetah standing side-on across the front. Behind the animal sits a botanical background of overlapping fronds, and the whole face is worked in a deep navy that reads almost black until the light catches the pile. The cover is 100% polyester velvet, so the surface has the short, dense nap that gives velvet its shift of tone as you move past it, and the print stays crisp against that ground. It measures 30 x 50cm, a lumbar shape rather than a square, which is the size to reach for when you want a cushion to sit lengthways rather than fill a corner.
A lumbar cushion of this proportion earns its place at the small of your back on a sofa or armchair, or laid across the head of a bed in front of the pillows. The navy ground is dark enough to work as an anchor rather than a highlight, so it sits comfortably against grey, teal or warm neutral upholstery, and the cheetah gives it a focal point without shouting. Put it in a lounge or a bedroom where you want one piece to draw the eye and the rest of the scheme to stay quiet around it.
The cover is finished with piped edges in the same navy velvet, which frames the shape and helps the seams hold their line through use. The reverse is plain velvet with no print, and a hidden zip runs along one edge so the cover closes cleanly and can be taken off. Polyester velvet is hard-wearing and keeps its colour well, which is why it suits a cushion that gets leaned on daily. Style it on its own as a single accent, or pair it with plainer cushions so the printed face has room to be seen.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Printed cheetah on a botanical ground, plain reverse |
| Construction |
Piped edges, hidden zip closure |
| Size |
30 x 50cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion |
| Colour |
Navy |
Frequently Asked
What is the cover made from?
The cover is 100% polyester velvet, which gives it a soft, dense pile that is hard-wearing and holds its colour well through everyday use.
What size is this cushion?
It measures 30 x 50cm, a rectangular lumbar shape rather than a square, so it is best used lengthways for back support or across the head of a bed.
Does the cover come off?
Yes, a hidden zip runs along one edge so the cover can be taken off, which makes it easier to manage than a fixed, sewn-shut cover.
Is the print on both sides?
No, the cheetah and botanical background are printed on the front only. The reverse is plain navy velvet in the same colour as the piping.
What colours does it sit well with?
The deep navy ground works as an anchor against grey, teal or warm neutral upholstery, and the printed cheetah gives it a single focal point.