Description
The Dune cushion is made from velvet chenille, a fabric with a short, dense pile that catches the light in a soft, slightly variable way across its surface. It measures 50 x 50cm, the square format that reads as a generous main cushion rather than a small accent, and its defining feature is a wide flat oxford border running around all four edges. That border sits proud of the central panel, framing the cushion and giving a plain, textured fabric a bit of quiet structure.
A cushion this size earns its place at the back of a sofa or across a bed, where it can be leaned against and used rather than just looked at. The natural, sandy beige tone is a neutral that sits happily alongside other colours, so it works as a calm base beneath bolder cushions or as one of a matched pair. On a linen or pale upholstered sofa it blends in for a settled, tonal look; against darker furniture it lifts and softens. It suits relaxed living rooms and bedrooms where texture, rather than pattern, is doing the work.
The cover is 100% polyester chenille, which is hard-wearing and holds its colour well. The reverse is plain, with an opening set into it so the pad can be removed, and the whole thing is finished with that oxford border on the face. Polyester chenille of this kind is a practical choice for a well-used room, keeping its look through regular use. As a plain, textured square it partners easily with patterned or velvet cushions, and the natural colourway is an easy starting point if you like to build a scheme in layers.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester chenille |
| Design |
Plain, minimalist |
| Construction |
Wide oxford border, plain reverse with opening for the pad |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
Frequently Asked
What is velvet chenille and how does it feel?
Chenille is a fabric woven with a raised, tufted pile that gives it a soft, plush surface and a gentle sheen that shifts as the light moves across it.
How big is this cushion?
It measures 50 x 50cm, a square main-cushion size that works well leaned against the back of a sofa or arranged across a bed rather than as a small accent.
What is the oxford border?
It is the wide flat frame of fabric that runs around all four edges, sitting slightly proud of the central panel to give the plain face a bit of structure.
Can I take the cover off?
The reverse is plain with an opening set into it, so the inner pad can be taken out when you need to.
What colour is it and what does it go with?
It is a natural, sandy beige, an easy neutral that works as a calm base beneath bolder cushions or as one of a matched tonal pair.
Is it suitable for everyday use?
Polyester chenille is hard-wearing and holds its colour well, which makes it a practical choice for a sofa or bed that gets used regularly.