Traditional Pillows

Traditional Pillows Canada – Damask, Velvet & Embroidered Cushions

Traditional pillows use the textile vocabulary of classical decorative arts — damask and jacquard weaves, tapestry panels with botanical motifs, striped ticking and toile patterns, velvet and silk covers with tassel and fringe trim, and embroidered linen. They add decorative weight and period character to traditionally upholstered sofas, settees, and beds.

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All products are priced in Canadian dollars with free shipping on orders over $199 CAD.

Styling & Sizing

Sofas & Settees

On a Chesterfield or traditionally upholstered sofa, a pair of tapestry or damask pillows flanking a pair of velvet pillows with trim creates the layered, formally dressed look period interiors call for. Sizes 20-by-20 and 22-by-22 suit most sofas.

Beds

A stack of bolster and Euro pillows in coordinating damask and stripe adds the formal bed dressing characteristic of traditional bedrooms.

Trim & Texture

Tassel, fringe, and cord trim are traditional signatures — they add the finished detail that separates a period-correct arrangement from a plain one.

Brands in This Collection

Pillows from Renwil and Livabliss.

Traditional Pillow FAQs

What size pillows suit a traditional sofa?

20-by-20 and 22-by-22 inch pillows suit most sofas. Traditional arrangements often use larger pillows than modern ones, and lumbar or bolster pillows add a period-correct layer at the front.

How many pillows on a traditional sofa?

Traditional styling supports more than minimal styles — four to six across a full-length sofa, usually arranged symmetrically in matching pairs working inward from each arm.

What is damask?

Damask is a reversible figured weave, traditionally in silk or linen, where the pattern is created by contrasting the weave structure rather than printing. The result is a subtle tone-on-tone floral or scroll pattern that catches light differently across the design.

What is toile de Jouy?

Toile is a printed cotton or linen depicting detailed pastoral or narrative scenes, usually in a single colour on a light ground. It originated in 18th-century France and remains a defining traditional textile pattern.

Do these pillows include inserts?

Some are sold with inserts and others as covers only. Check the individual product page to confirm what’s included before ordering.

Where can I buy traditional pillows in Canada?

Montreal Lighting & Hardware carries them online and at our Mount-Royal showroom (5670 Paré Street, Quebec, H4P 2M2). We ship Canada-wide at CAD prices with free shipping on orders over $199. Call (514) 416-2013.