Description
This is the Lustre Velvet cushion in oyster, a warm neutral beige with the faint sheen that gives crushed velvet its name. It is made from 100% polyester with a crushed velvet pile on both faces, so whichever way it lands on the sofa you get the same soft, light-catching surface. The photograph shows a square cushion measuring 50cm, with a self-piped edge running right around the seam, where the piping is covered in the same velvet as the body rather than a contrast trim.
A plain velvet cushion earns its keep by doing the quiet work in a room. This one suits a living room sofa, a reading chair or the head of a bed, and because the face carries no pattern it sits happily next to bolder prints, chunky knits and other textures without competing with them. Oyster is a forgiving shade that works against grey, cream and warmer wood tones alike, which makes it an easy layering piece if you like to change the look of a room by the season rather than replacing everything at once. The 50cm square size is the standard scale for a sofa cushion, generous enough to lean on and to fill a corner properly.
The cover is finished with a zip closure, so you can take it off the pad quickly when you want to. The pile is crushed velvet, which is what gives the surface its shifting, uneven lustre; brushing it in different directions changes how the light reads across it, and that is part of the character rather than a fault. Both sides are made up the same way, so there is no wrong side facing out. Buy a pair to bracket a sofa, or mix oyster with a deeper shade for a bit of contrast across the seat.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester |
| Design |
Plain crushed velvet, styled both sides |
| Construction |
Self-piped edge, zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
Frequently Asked
Is the cushion the same on both sides?
Yes, it is styled on both faces in the same crushed velvet, so there is no plain reverse and no wrong side to keep hidden.
Can I take the cover off?
The cover has a zip closure, which lets you slip the pad out quickly whenever you need to remove the cover from the cushion.
What size is it?
It is a 50cm square, the standard scale for a sofa cushion, big enough to lean on and to fill a corner of the seat.
What does crushed velvet feel like?
The pile is soft with an uneven, light-catching surface, so the sheen shifts as you brush it in different directions across the face.
Will oyster work with my existing colours?
Oyster is a warm neutral beige that sits comfortably against grey, cream and wood tones, making it easy to layer with other colours and textures.