Soren Abstract Velvet Cushion - Smoke Green

The Soren cushion is built around a cut velvet face, where an abstract geometric design is worked into the pile so parts of the surface sit raised and dense while others are cut back to a flatter, lighter finish. The result is a maze-like pattern of interlocking lines and blocks that catches the light differently depending on where you stand. This is the 45cm square size, a generous shape that holds its form well on a sofa or an armchair. The face carries the pattern and the reverse is a plain, smooth velvet in the same green, so you can turn it to suit your mood.

It sits happily in a living room, where it earns its place on a neutral sofa or a linen-covered chair, adding texture without shouting for attention. The green reads as a soft, smoky tone rather than a bright emerald, which makes it easy to live with alongside cream, oatmeal and warm wood. Group two or three together for a layered look, or use a single one as a quiet accent against a plainer scheme. It works as well in a bedroom, propped against pillows, as it does in a snug or a reading corner.

The cover is made from 100% polyester velvet, which gives it a soft, dense pile and a good deal of resilience underfoot of daily use. A zip closure runs along one edge, so the cover comes off the insert cleanly when you need it to. Velvet holds its colour well and resists crushing better than many pile fabrics, though a gentle brush now and then keeps the surface looking its best. If you like the pattern, it comes in a run of other colourways, so you can mix warmer and cooler tones across a single seating arrangement.

What is cut velvet and how does it create the pattern?

Cut velvet is a pile fabric where areas of the surface are sheared to different heights, so the design appears through contrast between raised, dense pile and flatter, lighter sections rather than through printing.

Does the cushion come with an insert or just the cover?

The listing is for the cushion as shown at 45 by 45cm. The zip closure means the cover can be removed from its insert, so check the product page for what is supplied before you buy.

Is the back the same as the patterned front?

No. The face carries the abstract cut velvet design and the reverse is a plain, smooth velvet in the same green, which lets you turn the cushion for a quieter look when you want one.

How should I care for the velvet?

Velvet holds its colour well and resists crushing, and a gentle brush along the pile now and then keeps the surface looking even. Follow any care guidance supplied with the cushion.

What colours does this cushion come in?

This is the smoke green colourway, and the same abstract design is offered in a range of other tones including warmer rust and browns and cooler blues, so you can mix them across a sofa.