Deep plum-purple velvet swatch with subtle directional nap and softly shaded plain surface

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Dedar

Alexander Tulipe

Name: Alexander Tulipe
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 106

Alexander Tulipe is shown here as a richly coloured, plain velvet in a deep plum-purple tone. Its softly directional surface creates subtle shifts between dusky berry and near-black plum as the light moves across the swatch.

deep plum purple plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

The supplied catalogue type for Alexander Tulipe is Velvet; no composition, width or performance figures were supplied. In this photograph, the fabric has an even, unpatterned face with a fine, closely packed texture and a low, understated sheen. The deep purple colour reads cool and saturated, while the changing nap gives the surface gentle depth rather than a high-gloss finish. This substantial-looking velvet is best considered for upholstery, where its dark tone can give chairs, sofas and headboards a dramatic, enveloping presence.

How to use it

Use this deep plum colourway to upholster a statement armchair, dining chair or compact sofa against warm neutrals, smoked timber or aged brass. Its cool berry depth also works as a sophisticated dark accent alongside dusty pink, aubergine and charcoal.

A deep plum velvet with a softly shifting nap, ideal for upholstered seating and rich accent furniture.

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