Deep brown-taupe plain velvet swatch showing a softly directional short nap

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Dedar

Alexander Argile

Name: Alexander Argile
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 113

Alexander Argile is a plain Dedar velvet in a deep brown-taupe shade. Its softly brushed surface creates subtle tonal variation across the swatch without a visible motif.

deep brown taupe plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a velvet, Alexander Argile has a close, low pile that gives the surface a gently tactile appearance. The colour sits between deep taupe and muted brown, with a cool, quietly smoky depth rather than a warm reddish cast. Fine changes in nap direction make parts of the swatch appear slightly lighter or darker, adding movement to its otherwise plain face. No performance features or further specification data have been supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this deep brown-taupe colourway on a tailored armchair, sofa or headboard where its low-key nap can add depth without introducing a pattern. It pairs naturally with chalky neutrals, dark timber and aged metal.

A deep brown-taupe velvet for tailored upholstery with softly changing nap direction.

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