Empress Velvet Faux Fur Cushion - Cream

The Empress is a faux fur cushion cover in cream, made from 100% polyester and finished with long, soft pile arranged in broad vertical channels. You can see the channelled pile clearly in the photographs, a series of raised stripes running top to bottom that catch the light and give the front real depth rather than a flat surface. It comes in two square sizes, 45x45cm and 55x55cm, so you can choose the scale that suits your seating.

This is a cushion for the sofa, the armchair or the bed, and it earns its place wherever you want something you will actually reach for. The plain cream reads as a soft neutral, so it settles easily against darker upholstery and works just as well layered with other textures in a warmer, cosier scheme. The two sizes give you a choice: the 45cm is an easy scatter cushion, while the 55cm holds its own as a larger anchor at the corner of a sofa or across the head of a bed.

The pile is faux fur throughout the face, with a hidden zip closure so the cover slips on and off without a visible fastening to break the line of the fur. Being 100% polyester, the fabric is hard-wearing and does not stain readily, which matters on a light colour in a spot that gets daily use. The supplier advises washing it separately. If you like the look, the cover is offered in a range of natural colourways, so you can pick a single tone or mix a few across a room. Note that the cushion cover is what is sold here, so pair it with an insert of the matching size.

Does the cushion come with a filling pad?

This listing is for the cover only, so you will need to add an insert. Choose a pad that matches your chosen size, either 45x45cm or 55x55cm, for a well filled look.

How do I get the cover on and off?

There is a hidden zip closure at the back, so the cover slips on and off easily and the fastening stays out of sight without interrupting the run of the fur across the front.

What is the fur actually made from?

It is a faux fur made from 100% polyester, so there is no animal fur here. Polyester is hard-wearing and resists staining, which suits a pale cushion in daily use.

Which size should I choose?

The 45x45cm works as a standard scatter cushion, while the larger 55x55cm makes a fuller anchor cushion for the corner of a sofa or across the head of a bed.

How should I wash it?

The supplier advises washing the cover separately. Keeping it apart from other items helps protect both the pile and the colour of anything you wash alongside it.