Deep black velvet swatch with subtle directional nap and a soft, restrained sheen

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Dedar

Alexander Nero

Name: Alexander Nero
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 118

Alexander Nero presents a deep, near-black velvet with a quiet, tactile surface. The plain swatch shows subtle tonal movement as the pile catches light in different directions.

deep black velvet plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

Alexander Nero is catalogued as a velvet and appears here as a deep, near-black plain surface. Its close nap creates soft, smoky variation across the swatch rather than a visible printed motif. The pile absorbs light through the darker centre, while a restrained sheen appears along areas where the velvet lies differently. No performance features or further specification data have been supplied for this colourway.

How to use it

Use this inky black velvet for a dramatic armchair, sofa or upholstered headboard, where its gentle nap variation can soften the depth of the colour. Pair it with warm metals, pale timber or chalky neutrals to keep the room from feeling overly stark.

Its inky black tone and softly shifting nap bring depth to tailored upholstery and statement seating.

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