Close-up of Ideal Carbone showing a near-black charcoal, finely mottled textured weave

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Lelievre

Ideal - Carbone

Name: Ideal - Carbone
Brand: Lelievre
SKU: 5070-16

Ideal in Carbone is a deep charcoal textile with an almost-black appearance and a finely mottled surface. Its close, softly textured weave gives the dark colour gentle visual depth rather than a flat finish.

deep charcoal black textured none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The colour sits between charcoal and black, with tiny blue-grey variations visible across the dense surface. Fine irregular fibres create a restrained nubby texture that diffuses the light and keeps the shade from looking harsh. The compact woven appearance gives this colourway a smart, tailored character suited to upholstered furniture. No performance features are noted in the supplied catalogue information.

How to use it

Use Carbone on a structured sofa, armchair or dining chair where its deep charcoal tone can anchor a room. Pair it with pale timber, warm ivory or brushed metal to bring out the subtle tonal variation in the weave.

A near-black charcoal ground with a fine, softly mottled texture for tailored upholstery.

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