Deep charcoal-mole velvet with a softly shifting, low-sheen nap

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Mark Alexander

Epoque Mole

Name: Epoque Mole
Brand: Mark Alexander

Epoque Mole is a deep charcoal-brown velvet with a restrained, softly shifting surface. Its dark mole colouring reads as atmospheric and understated, rather than strongly warm or cool.

deep charcoal mole plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

The image shows a plain velvet surface in a dense charcoal-mole tone, with subtle changes in depth where the nap catches the light. The colour sits between deep grey and muted brown, giving it a grounded, smoky character. Catalogued as a velvet from Mark Alexander’s Timeless Velvets collection, it is visually suited to substantial upholstery and richly tailored forms. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification data.

How to use it

Use Epoque Mole on a sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its dark charcoal-brown tone can anchor lighter stone, timber and aged-metal accents. Pair it with tonal greys for a quiet scheme, or use warm neutrals to draw out its muted mole undertone.

A dark, quietly lustrous velvet that brings depth to upholstered seating and accent pieces.

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