Near-black Marabou chenille swatch with a dense, subtly mottled vertical weave

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Dedar

Marabou Presque Noir

Name: Marabou Presque Noir
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 015

Marabou Presque Noir is a deep charcoal-black chenille with a quiet, densely woven surface. Its almost-black tone is softened by fine tonal variation that becomes visible across the face of the cloth.

deep charcoal black plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The swatch has a predominantly near-black appearance, with charcoal-grey shifts running through the dense weave rather than a flat, ink-black finish. Fine vertical and slightly mottled yarn definition gives the surface a restrained chenille texture. There is no printed motif; the visual interest comes from the close weave and the way the pile catches light in subtle bands. As part of Dedar’s Chenille fabrics collection, this colourway has a composed, architectural quality suited to upholstery where a dark, textured ground is wanted.

How to use it

Use Presque Noir on a tailored sofa, headboard or occasional chair to create a deep charcoal anchor, balancing its near-black tone with pale stone, warm timber or brushed metal. Keep surrounding patterns restrained so the cloth’s tonal texture can provide the detail.

A dense near-black chenille with subtle tonal variation, well suited to tailored upholstery and dramatic monochrome schemes.

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