Deep plum-purple velvet swatch with subtle nap shifts and a softly mottled surface

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Dedar

Nuvolari Viola

Name: Nuvolari Viola
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 010

Nuvolari Viola is a deep plum-purple velvet with a quiet, plain surface and subtle tonal movement across the pile. Its dark, saturated colour gives the swatch an enveloping, intimate presence.

deep plum purple plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

As a velvet from Dedar’s Velvet fabrics collection, Nuvolari Viola has the dense, softly mottled appearance visible in this swatch rather than a printed motif. The colour moves between rich aubergine, plum and burgundy notes as the nap catches the light. Its almost-black depth at the darker areas gives the purple a notably dramatic, luxe character. The plain face keeps the emphasis on the shade and the gentle variation of the pile.

How to use it

Use Nuvolari Viola on a statement armchair, sofa or headboard where its deep plum tone can read as a rich focal colour. Pair it with warm timber, aged brass or muted taupe to soften the velvet’s darker intensity.

Use this deep plum velvet to bring rich, intimate colour and softly changing texture to upholstered seating.

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