Charcoal and ivory velvet with layered black triangular geometric motifs

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Dedar

Drawing XVI (b) 1974 Charcoal

Name: Drawing XVI (b) 1974 Charcoal
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 001

Drawing XVI (b) 1974 Charcoal sets crisp black-charcoal triangles against a warm ivory ground. The close graphic repeat gives the swatch an architectural character, while its velvet construction points naturally towards upholstery.

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About this fabric

Across the ivory field, alternating charcoal and near-black triangular forms meet in broken bands, with fine linear marks adding subtle texture inside some shapes. The charcoal reads as deep and cool rather than softened grey, keeping the pattern sharply legible across the swatch. Small variations in the surface catch the light between the dark motifs and the paler ground, giving the geometric design added depth. Catalogued as a velvet, this is a weighty-looking textile best suited to upholstery rather than fluid drapery.

How to use it

Use this charcoal colourway on a structured armchair, banquette or headboard where its near-black geometry can act as a strong graphic anchor. Pair it with warm ivory, pale timber and restrained metallic accents to echo the contrast in the pattern.

Use the deep charcoal geometry to bring graphic contrast to tailored upholstery, balanced with warm ivory walls or timber.

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