de Le Cuona | Merino Velvet Cushion with Leather Trim – Maple

This is a velvet cushion with a leather trim, and the combination is what makes it worth having. Velvet gives a soft, dense surface that takes the light in a low, even way, and the leather edging gives the outline a clean, defined line that stops it looking too soft. Maple is a warm, mid-toned shade with a little red in it, closer to polished wood than to anything orange. At 55 cm it is a generous cushion, with enough size to anchor a corner of a sofa or a bed.

The cushion measures 55 cm in width and is sold each. The cover is made in velvet with a leather trim; we have not been given a fibre breakdown or a country of manufacture, and we would not want to state either without confirmation. The scale is the thing to note: 55 cm is on the larger side for a scatter, so it suits a deep sofa or a bed with a good run of pillows, and it will feel overwhelming on a very small chair.

We tend to use this cushion on a sofa in a neutral linen or a deep green, where the warmth of Maple lifts the scheme without competing with it. It also works on a leather armchair, where the trim picks up the character of the hide, and at the head of a bed against plain white or oatmeal bedding. For pairings, we would put it with a plain linen cushion in a close tone and one with a little texture, such as a boucle or a chunky weave, so the velvet is the smoothest thing in the group.

Velvet shows pressure, so we would suggest plumping and turning the cushion regularly and brushing the pile gently in one direction if it flattens. Keep the leather trim away from damp and strong sunlight, which can dry and fade it over time. Spot clean only, and test any treatment on a hidden corner first. If you are building a larger group, ask us to help you balance sizes before you order.