Empress Velvet Faux Fur Cushion - Emerald

The Empress cushion cover brings a deep emerald green faux fur face to your seating, worked in a soft velvet-like pile with raised channels running the length of the cover. The long fibres catch the light and shift in tone as you move past, so a single cushion reads as a richly worked block of colour rather than a flat panel. It is made from 100% polyester throughout, and comes in two square sizes: 45 x 45cm and 55 x 55cm. As polyester, the pile is hard-wearing and resists staining, which is why this style suits everyday seating rather than a cushion you keep for best.

This is a cover built for a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed where you want texture you can feel as much as see. The jewel-toned emerald sits well against pale neutrals, so a grey or stone sofa lets the colour do the work, as the in-situ photograph shows. Group it with other pieces in the same range for a layered look, or let one cushion stand as the single note of colour in an otherwise quiet room. The 45cm size works as a scatter cushion, while the 55cm gives more of a lounging cushion for deeper seats.

The face carries the long velvet-like fibres you can run your hands through, with vertical channels giving the front its ribbed structure, and there is a hidden zip closure so the cover slips on and off the pad cleanly. Being polyester, it is machine washable and can be tumble dried, though we would wash it separately to keep the pile clean, and it should not be ironed. The Empress range runs across several natural and jewel-toned colourways, so this emerald sits alongside deeper and warmer shades if you want to build a set.

Does this come with a cushion pad or is it a cover only?

This is sold as a cushion cover with a hidden zip closure, so you slip it over your own pad or fill of the matching size.

What size pad should I buy for each cover?

The two covers measure 45 x 45cm and 55 x 55cm, so match your pad to the cover size you choose for a full, plump finish.

Is the faux fur pile machine washable?

Yes, the polyester cover is machine washable and can be tumble dried, though we would wash it separately to keep the long pile looking its best.

Will the emerald colour suit a neutral sofa?

The jewel-toned emerald green stands out well against pale grey, stone or cream seating, letting the colour and texture read clearly in a quiet room.

What does the face of the cushion feel like?

The front carries long, soft velvet-like fibres you can run your hands through, with raised vertical channels giving it a ribbed structure.