Description
The Metro Harlequin cushion leads with its face: a bold geometric harlequin diamond pattern woven as a velvet jacquard, so the design is built into the pile rather than printed onto it. Diamonds run in pink, orange, teal, blue, cream and green across the front, with fine striped detailing threading between the solid shapes. It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square size that fits most off-the-shelf cushion pads, and the front is backed by a plain velvet reverse in teal, which gives you a quieter side to turn out when the pattern is doing too much work.
This is a cushion for a sofa or armchair that needs waking up. It sits well against plain upholstery, where the diamonds carry the colour on their own, and it pairs comfortably with plainer velvet cushions in single tones drawn from the print, such as teal or orange. Because one side is patterned and one is plain, you can dress a whole sofa with a mix of Metro Harlequin fronts and plain reverses and shift the balance whenever the mood changes. It works equally on a reading chair, a bench seat or a window seat where a single square of pattern is enough.
The cover is 100% polyester velvet, which holds colour strongly and resists fading, and it fastens with a zip so the cover comes off cleanly for cleaning. The knife-edge construction keeps the seams flat to the corners rather than piped, which suits the graphic pattern and stops the edge competing with the diamonds. Turn it plain-side-out for calmer days and pattern-side-out when you want the colour back.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Geometric harlequin diamond, velvet jacquard front, plain teal reverse |
| Construction |
Knife edge with zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion |
Frequently Asked
Is the pattern woven in or printed on?
The harlequin diamond design is a velvet jacquard, meaning it is woven into the pile so the colour and texture are part of the fabric rather than a surface print.
Is the back the same as the front?
No. One side carries the multicoloured diamond pattern and the reverse is plain teal velvet, so you can turn out whichever side suits the room that day.
What size cushion pad do I need?
The cover measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square size, so a 50cm pad fits well. Choosing a pad the same size or slightly larger gives a fuller, plumper finish.
Can I remove the cover to clean it?
Yes. The cover has a zip closure along one edge, so it comes off easily for cleaning and goes back on without fuss.
What is the cover made from?
It is 100% polyester velvet, which is hard-wearing, holds its colour well and gives the soft pile you can see across both the patterned and plain sides.