AU REVOIR, BOUCLE, AND HELLO, VELVET! THIS YEAR, INTERIOR DESIGNERS ARE GOING BANANAS FOR THE RICH, TACTILE CHARM OF CUT VELVET, RENDERED IN VIVID PATTERNS AND DEEP JEWEL TONES FOR A SPLASH OF LUXE. DISCOVER OUR CURATED COLLECTION OF THE MOST COVETED VELVET PIECES YOU’LL WANT TO REACH OUT AND TOUCH

BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

Rive Droite Chair by Patrick Norguet for Cappellini

Elevate your home office with this mid-century swivel armchair, a luxurious statement piece featuring a poplar plywood and metal frame, molded polyurethane foam padding, satin stainless steel base with black felt feet pads, and a choice of Emilio Pucci-designed fabrics for a touch of designer flair. $4,700, hive.com

Port 68 Medallion Gold Le Tigre Bench

Interior designer Jill Ryan suggests making a bold statement this spring, and this posh perch is just the ticket. Featuring Scalamandré’s chic Le Tigre velvet in a striking watermelon-pink hue, the cushion exudes luxurious flair while the frame is beautifully accented with Scalamandré’s signature antiqued gold finish. $1,530, jillryaninteriors.com

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Etro Home Quiltana Sofa

From the luxury fashion house’s vibrant Quiltana collection, this button upholstered sofa in a rich, foresty shade of cut velvet pays homage to tradition while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic for a statement piece that’s both worldly and wild. $11,521, etro.com

House of Hackney Hollyhocks Vesper Loveseat

Sip your evening tea in elegance atop this sumptuous British-made cotton velvet lo veseat. Handcrafted with sloping arms and a curved backrest inspired by mid-century design, it’s the ideal spot to unwind as the day fades. Complete with four matching scatter cushions for added comfort. $7,050, houseofhackney.com

Essex Camel Velvet Daybed by Javier Gomez

Boasting all the hallmarks of standout design, this luscious velvet daybed by award-winning artist Javier Gomez takes inspiration from the iconic Essex building in Central Park, featuring sleek Scandinavian lines and crafted from ash wood with a choice of walnut or oak finish perfect for power naps. $5,580, pamono.com

Interior Define The Rowan Bench

Anchor your living room seating with the Rowan, a masterclass in statement accenting. In a rich, earthy terracotta hue, its plush, sculptural, rounded frame and minimal lines will ground your space in more ways than one. $545, interiordefine.com

Jonathan Adler Woodhouse King Bed

Add a royal touch to your boudoir with this contemporary frame, draped in lustrous cotton velvet. Finished with classic button-tufting and sleek piping that accentuates the curved headboard, it’s designed to cradle your cloudlike mattress for nights of deep, restful slumber. $3,695, americandream.com