Close-up of dark mole brown velvet with charcoal mottling and a plush sheen

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Vintage Velvet Mole

Vintage Velvet Mole is a deep brown-grey velvet with a subdued, charcoal-like cast. Its plush pile catches the light in softly irregular patches, creating a gently weathered surface rather than a flat plain.

charcoal-tinged mole brown plain none luxe upholstery

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See this fabric on GP & J Baker's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The colour reads as dark mole brown softened by cool grey undertones, giving this velvet a grounded, quietly dramatic depth. Light moves across the pile to reveal cloudy variations of brown, charcoal and muted taupe. Made from 95% polyester and 5% viscose, it is 137 cm wide and suitable for curtains, loose upholstery, fixed upholstery and bedspreads. The 50,000 Martindale rub test makes it a practical choice for hard-working upholstered pieces; care is professional dry cleaning only, with no washing, bleaching or ironing.

How to use it

Use this charcoal-tinged mole brown on a deep sofa, ottoman or headboard where its shifting pile can add richness without introducing a strong pattern. It also brings weight and softness to full-length curtains in rooms layered with warm timber, aged metal or muted neutral textiles.

A deep, softly mottled velvet for tailored upholstery and rich, full-length curtains.

GP & J Baker Vintage Velvets Velvet

Specification

Composition: 95% Polyester 5% Viscose
Width: 137 cm (53.82")
Rub test (Martindale): 50,000 rubs
Suitable for: Curtains, Loose Upholstery, Fixed Upholstery, Bedspreads
Aftercare: Do Not Wash, Must be dry cleaned professionally, Do Not Bleach, Do Not Iron

Specification as published by GP & J Baker. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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