Deep ink-blue velvet swatch with subtle black shading across its plain, softly lustrous pile

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Dedar

Sansone Encre

Name: Sansone Encre
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 035

Sansone Encre is a deeply saturated ink-blue velvet with an almost black appearance at first glance. Its plain surface shows subtle tonal shifts as the pile catches the light.

deep ink blue plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

The fabric is visually smooth and tightly surfaced, with the restrained lustre characteristic of velvet rather than a visible woven motif. Its cool ink-blue tone moves towards charcoal and blue-black across the swatch, giving the colour considerable depth. The short pile creates a soft, shadowed finish that reads particularly richly in low or directional light. As a velvet fabric, it is well suited to upholstered seating and other pieces where the nap can add dimension.

How to use it

Use Sansone Encre on a sculptural armchair, headboard or compact sofa to introduce a cool, dramatic blue-black note. Balance its depth with aged brass, pale stone or warm natural wood.

Use this near-black ink blue velvet on a statement chair, sofa or ottoman against warm timber and softly lit interiors.

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