Deep charcoal-black velvet swatch with softly mottled nap and subtle smoky highlights

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Dedar

Nuvolari Carbone

Name: Nuvolari Carbone
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 027

Nuvolari Carbone is a deep charcoal-black velvet with a softly mottled surface. In the swatch, the dark pile shifts subtly between near-black depth and smoky highlights.

deep charcoal black plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

Nuvolari Carbone is catalogued as a velvet, and the photographed surface has the dense, softly brushed appearance of a directional pile. Its tone sits at the deepest end of charcoal, reading almost black while the uneven nap catches faint smoky highlights across the face. No performance features are noted, so this colourway is best considered for upholstery where its dark, tactile surface can be appreciated.

How to use it

Use Nuvolari Carbone on a structured sofa, headboard or occasional chair to create a deep, enveloping focal point. Pair its near-black charcoal tone with pale timber, warm metal or softly lit neutral walls to reveal the velvet’s subtle variation.

Use this near-black velvet on tailored upholstery where its softly mottled nap can add depth.

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