This cushion came in a vacuum packed plastic bag.  It expanded as I took it out of the plastic and fits the chair frame perfectly - just as in the picture.  My husband now prefers it to his recliner for watching tv in the evening (sometimes with his eyes closed).  Indigo color looks good and goes nicely in the room.  I had tried to make my own replacement cushion, but did not come close to the loft of this cushion - it is like a huge pillow.