Velvet Bolster Cushion

The cover is machine washable at 40°C - turn it inside out, wash it on its own or with similar colours, and avoid bleach and dry cleaning. Don't wring it; reshape while damp and tumble on low or drip dry. While the velvet is still slightly damp, smooth the pile in one direction with your hand or a soft brush to lift it back up, then finish with a warm iron on the reverse if needed. This keeps the velvet looking even rather than crushed.

It measures 43cm across and 120cm long, which makes it an oversized bolster - longer than a standard pillow and wide enough to stand out. On a bed it spans most of a double and sits comfortably across a king or super king as a central feature. On a sofa it works laid along the seat or set into one corner. Because it's a generous size, it suits larger beds and full-size sofas better than compact two-seaters.

It's both. The 1200gsm microfibre inner gives it a plump, substantial feel with enough firmness to act as genuine back or arm support, not only a soft accent. It's also made to hold its cylindrical shape rather than collapsing or flattening with use, so it keeps a neat profile whether propped against a headboard for reading or styled across a sofa. The shape holds well even under regular leaning, so it stays looking tidy day to day.

A bolster is a long, cylindrical cushion used both for support and as a finishing decorative piece. On a bed it sits across the width in front of your pillows to add depth and a structured, hotel-style finish; on a sofa or bench it works as an armrest or lower-back support while you read or relax. At 43 × 120cm this is an oversized statement piece, so it usually looks best as the centre of a layered arrangement rather than lost among smaller cushions.

Yes, the cover is removable, which makes it easy to care for and keep looking its best.

The velvet bolster cushion is designed with a luxuriously soft velvet cover and a separate microfibre-filled inner, so the outer cover can be removed when needed for washing.