Meridian Plain Velvet Cushion - Black/Gold

This is the Meridian cushion in black, a plain velvet-feel cover with a single band of gold piping running the whole way round its edge. It measures 55 x 55cm, which is a larger-than-average square, so it fills a corner of a sofa properly rather than getting lost against the back cushions. The face and the reverse are the same soft black velvet-feel fabric, and the only decoration is that contrasting gold cord set into the seam, which is what gives the cushion its outline when it sits against a dark chair.

Black velvet with a warm gold edge suits a room that leans rich and low-lit: a deep sofa, a wing chair, the head of a bed. Because both sides match, you can turn it over without breaking the look, and the plain finish means it works as the quiet member of a group. Sit it beside a patterned cushion and it steadies the arrangement; line up two or three and the gold piping reads as a clean repeated line. The generous size also makes it a comfortable lumbar or nap cushion rather than a purely decorative one.

The cover is made from 100% polyester with a velvet feel, which is a hard-wearing fibre that holds its colour and resists everyday crushing better than many natural piles. The piped trim is a corded edge stitched into the seam, and there is a zip closure so the cover comes off the pad. Polyester is quick to dry and does not shrink readily, which makes a velvet-feel cushion like this one an easy thing to keep looking sharp. The Meridian range carries the same plain-with-contrast-piping idea across several colourways, so you can match or mix within it without hunting for coordinates.

Is the cushion pad included or is this the cover only?

The cover has a zip closure so it can be removed, and it is supplied as a single cushion. Check the listing details at checkout to confirm whether a pad is inside.

What does velvet-feel polyester actually feel like?

It has a short, soft pile that catches the light like velvet, but the fibre is polyester, so it is more hard-wearing and holds its colour well through everyday use.

Is the black the same on both sides?

Yes, the front and the reverse are both plain black velvet-feel fabric, so you can turn the cushion over without changing how it looks in the room.

How big is 55 x 55cm in practice?

It is a larger-than-average square cushion, big enough to fill a sofa corner or work as a lumbar support rather than sitting as a small decorative accent.

Does the gold piping run all the way round?

The contrasting gold corded piping is stitched into the seam and follows the full edge of the cushion, giving it a clear outline against dark furniture.