Albert Barnes Commentary Esther 1:6

"[There were hangings of] white [cloth], [of] green, and [of] blue, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the couches were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and white, and yellow, and black marble." — Esther 1:6 (ASV)

Rather, “where was an awning of fine white cotton and violet.” White and blue (or violet) were the royal colors in Persia. Such awnings as are described here were very suitable for the pillared halls and porches of a Persian summer palace, and especially to the situation of the one at Susa.

The beds - Rather, “couches” or “sofas,” on which the guests reclined at meals.

A pavement ... - See the margin. It is generally agreed that the four substances named are stones; but to identify the stones, or even their colors, is difficult.