Pale ivory cotton velvet swatch with a smooth, matte-sheen surface

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Colefax and Fowler

Dante Ivory

Name: Dante Ivory
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4797-18

Dante Ivory is a quietly polished velvet with a soft ivory surface and a barely warmed cream undertone. The pile catches the light gently, giving the cloth a smooth, understated sheen rather than a bright shine.

soft ivory cream plain none smart upholstery

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This colourway reads as a pale, creamy ivory with a subtle warmth that softens the overall effect. As a 100% cotton velvet, it has the dense, tactile look you would expect from a fabric suited to upholstery, while the approx. 140cm width makes it practical for larger projects. The design has no repeat, so the focus stays on the colour and the plush, even texture rather than pattern placement. The finish feels clean and elegant, with enough depth in the pile to keep the shade from appearing flat.

How to use it

Use Dante Ivory on a formal sofa, a slipper chair or ottoman where the soft sheen can lift a neutral scheme. It pairs especially well with sand, stone and warm timber, keeping a room bright without feeling stark.

A calm ivory velvet that works beautifully on tailored seating or pared-back accents.

Colefax and Fowler Dante Velvet Velvet

Specification

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

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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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