Close view of plain deep anthracite velvet with subtle directional nap and charcoal shading

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Dedar

Young Nureyev Antracite

Name: Young Nureyev Antracite
Brand: Dedar
SKU: 009

Young Nureyev Antracite is a deep charcoal velvet with an almost black appearance in the swatch image. Its plain surface has a fine, subtly shifting nap that catches the light without creating a strong sheen.

deep anthracite charcoal plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a velvet from Dedar's Velvet fabrics collection, Young Nureyev Antracite is best suited to upholstery. The colour sits between deep charcoal and softened black, giving the cloth a cool, understated depth rather than a bright or warm grey cast. A fine variation across the nap adds quiet texture to the otherwise plain face, with softly lighter flecks appearing as the surface changes direction. Its restrained tone and tactile finish create a polished, dramatic look on chairs, sofas and other upholstered pieces.

How to use it

Pair this near-black anthracite with pale stone, warm timber or brushed metal to balance its depth. It also works as a grounding upholstery shade in a tonal charcoal or graphite scheme.

Use this near-black charcoal velvet to give upholstered seating a quietly dramatic, light-absorbing finish.

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