Description
The Dales cushion is made from cotton velvet, worked into a quilted grid across the face so the surface carries a low, regular texture. It measures 50 by 50cm, the square that most sofas and armchairs are sized around, and the one we reach for first when a seat needs filling out. The pile is what gives velvet its shifting depth: run a hand across it and the colour reads slightly differently from one angle to the next, which is what stops a plain brown cushion from looking flat.
This is a cushion for calm, considered rooms rather than busy ones. The quilting adds interest without pattern, so it sits happily alongside other plain textures such as a chunky knit throw or a linen-look seat, and it works as easily on a bed as on a sofa. The brown shown here is a deep, warm tone that settles in beside neutral upholstery and natural woods without fighting for attention. One 50cm cushion anchors a corner; a pair reads as a considered choice on a wider seat.
Cotton velvet is a pile fabric woven from cotton, which means it takes colour deeply and feels soft and dry to the touch rather than slippery. The cover is finished with a zip closure, so it comes off for cleaning and goes back on without fuss, and the zip lets you swap or replace the pad down the line. Smooth the pile back into line after handling and the quilted face keeps its shape. If you are dressing a wider scheme, the Dales cushions come in more than one colourway, so you can mix warm tones or keep to a single shade across a run of seats.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton velvet |
| Design |
Plain, quilted grid |
| Construction |
Quilted face with zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion cover |
| Country of origin |
Colour: Brown |
Frequently Asked
What is the cover made from?
It is 100% cotton velvet, a pile fabric woven from cotton, which is why it feels soft and dry to the touch and takes a deep, even colour.
How big is the cushion?
It measures 50 by 50cm, a standard square that suits most sofas and armchairs and pairs neatly with other cushions of the same size.
Does the cover come off?
Yes, it is finished with a zip closure, so the cover slips off the pad for cleaning and goes back on again without any trouble.
What does the quilted design look like?
The face is stitched into a regular grid of squares, which adds a quiet, understated texture across the surface rather than any printed pattern.
Will the brown work with a neutral room?
The brown shown is a deep, warm tone that sits comfortably beside natural woods and neutral upholstery, adding depth without dominating the scheme.