Smoky stone-grey velvet showing brushed sheen and tonal folds

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Mark Alexander

Empire Moonrock

Name: Empire Moonrock
Brand: Mark Alexander

Empire Moonrock is a cool, smoky grey velvet with a softly shifting surface. In the folds, the light moves between charcoal shadow and muted silver-grey highlights.

smoky stone grey plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as Velvet, Empire Moonrock has a short, brushed-looking pile whose nap changes from deeper charcoal-grey to softer silver-grey across the folded swatch. The surface is visually plain, while fine horizontal tonal variation gives the cloth depth without a printed motif. Its subdued stone tone feels quietly luxurious and particularly effective where changing light can pick up the pile. No performance features are noted in the supplied data, so no additional durability claim is made.

How to use it

Pair this cool stone-grey with pale woods, chalky neutrals or brushed metal for a restrained, contemporary upholstery scheme. Its tonal depth also works well on a curved chair or compact sofa, where the folded nap can catch the light.

Use this cool, softly reflective grey velvet to bring quiet depth to upholstered seating.

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