Charcoal velvet swatch with black rounded links, pale ground and tiny ochre accents

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Dedar

Scarabeo Charcoal

Name: Scarabeo Charcoal
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 006

Scarabeo Charcoal brings a cool, inky depth to Dedar’s geometric velvet design. Rounded charcoal forms interlock across a pale ivory-grey ground, while small ochre details catch the eye at the joins.

cool charcoal and ivory geometric medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as Velvet, Scarabeo Charcoal has a visibly plush dark pile that gives the rounded motifs a dense, almost black appearance. The repeating link pattern is set against a finely textured pale ground, creating strong contrast without becoming stark. Tiny ochre-gold touches punctuate the charcoal and ivory palette, adding a restrained note of warmth. The supplied specification lists no performance features.

How to use it

Use this cool charcoal colourway on a statement armchair, dining seat or sofa where the pale ground can lift the depth of the dark pattern. Pair it with warm ivory, smoky grey and muted brass to draw out the small ochre accents.

A graphic charcoal velvet for statement upholstery, with ivory contrast and tiny ochre accents adding warmth.

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