Pale ivory velvet swatch with a softly mottled, fine melange texture

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Dedar

Alexander Melange Brebis

Name: Alexander Melange Brebis
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 005

Alexander Melange Brebis is a very pale ivory velvet with a fine, softly mottled surface. In the swatch, the restrained melange gives the light shade gentle depth rather than a stark, flat white.

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About this fabric

The velvet has a short, even-looking pile that catches the light softly across its pale surface. Fine tonal variation moves between warm ivory and barely darker flecks, creating a quiet melange effect without a visible motif. Its low-contrast texture gives the colour a composed, lightly dimensional appearance while keeping the overall impression clean and airy. As a velvet fabric, it is particularly suited to upholstered furniture where this subtle surface can be seen at close range.

How to use it

Use this soft ivory colourway on a sofa, occasional chair or headboard in a light-toned room, pairing it with natural timber, chalky neutrals and warmer beige accents. The gentle melange helps prevent an all-white scheme from feeling too flat.

A softly textured ivory velvet for understated upholstery with subtle tonal depth.

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