Empire Jacquard Velvet Cushion - Teal/Gold

The Empire cushion carries a geometric jacquard on its face, a block pattern the supplier describes as inspired by twenties geometry. In the photograph the front reads as teal and gold across a repeating grid of interlocking squares and facets, with the raised woven areas catching light differently from the flatter velvet ones, so the design shifts as you move past it. The reverse is a plain gold velvet, and the two sides are joined with a clean knife edge and a hidden zip. The cushion measures 45 x 45cm, a standard square that most cushion pads and covers are built around.

A 45cm square is the workhorse size for a sofa or a bed, big enough to sit against comfortably and easy to pair in a group. This one earns its place through pattern rather than scale, so it does its best work where there is a plainer surface behind it to push against, a grey or neutral sofa, a dark headboard, a linen chair. The teal and gold sit happily alongside deep greens, warm brass and other jewel tones, and the plain velvet back means you can turn it over for a quieter look on days when the geometry feels like too much.

The cover is made from 100% polyester, which is the reason it is hard-wearing and resists staining, and it takes the velvet pile and the woven jacquard well without the fading a natural fibre might show in a bright room. The face is a woven jacquard rather than a printed design, so the pattern is built into the cloth and will not wear off the surface. The hidden zip lets you take the cover off, and the knife edge keeps the outline crisp rather than piped or frilled. It is a good anchor piece for a scheme that already leans towards colour and texture.

What is the cushion made from?

The cover is 100% polyester, which makes it hard-wearing and resistant to staining while holding both the velvet pile and the woven jacquard pattern well.

Is the pattern printed or woven?

It is a woven jacquard, so the geometric design is built into the cloth itself rather than printed on top, meaning it will not wear off the surface over time.

Can I remove the cover to clean it?

Yes, there is a hidden zip closure along one edge, so the cover comes off the pad for cleaning or storage without any visible fastening spoiling the look.

What size is it and what pad does it need?

The cushion is a 45 x 45cm square, the most common cushion size, so a standard 45cm pad will fill it out neatly and keep the corners full.

Is the back the same as the front?

No, the reverse is a plain gold velvet with no pattern, so you can flip the cushion over for a quieter, solid-colour look whenever you prefer.