Deep charcoal velvet swatch with subtle vertical nap and softly mottled shading

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Dedar

Alexander Melange Ardesia

Name: Alexander Melange Ardesia
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 001

Alexander Melange Ardesia appears as a deep charcoal velvet, close to black in the shaded areas of the swatch. Its softly directional surface creates restrained tonal movement rather than a visible pattern.

deep charcoal grey plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This colourway is catalogued as a Velvet fabric, with a compact surface and fine nap visible across the sample. Ardesia’s cool charcoal tone is softened by faint vertical variation, giving the plain face depth without introducing a motif. Light catches the nap unevenly, shifting the swatch between graphite grey and near-black. No further composition, width or performance specifications are supplied.

How to use it

Use this cool, almost-black charcoal on a tailored sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its subtle nap can add depth to a restrained scheme. Pair it with pale stone, chalky grey or warm timber to prevent the tone from feeling flat.

A deep charcoal velvet with subtle nap variation for tailored upholstery and dramatic seating.

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