Deep solid Delft blue velvet swatch with a soft, even pile

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Colefax and Fowler

Dante Delft Blue

A deep Delft blue velvet with a smooth, even surface and a quietly luminous pile. The colour reads dark and refined, with just enough blue brightness to show through at the lightest angles.

deep delft blue plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Dante Velvet in Delft Blue is a plain velvet with no repeat, giving the surface an uninterrupted, tailored look. The 100% cotton composition and 140cm approximate width make it a versatile furnishing cloth, while the CM fire code adds practical reassurance. In this colourway the blue is cool and saturated, sitting between navy depth and brighter Delft clarity. The pile catches the light softly, creating subtle tonal movement rather than a high sheen.

How to use it

Use this shade on an armchair, ottoman or smart loose cover to bring depth to a room without introducing pattern. It also works well against chalky whites, weathered oak and brushed brass, where the blue feels especially crisp.

Pair with pale linen and warm timber to let the blue velvet feel rich rather than heavy.

Colefax and Fowler Dante Velvet Velvet

Specification

Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 140cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Fire code: √CM
Care code: Q 8 < T 3

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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