Warm ochre velvet swatch with a soft nap and subtly shifting golden surface

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Mark Alexander

Epoque Ochre

Name: Epoque Ochre
Brand: Mark Alexander

Epoque Ochre is a deep, warm golden ochre with the softly shaded surface characteristic of velvet. In the swatch image, its rich mustard tone stands apart from the cooler blue, grey and neutral samples around it.

warm ochre gold plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

The lower-row Epoque Ochre swatch has a plain, even velvet surface in a saturated ochre that leans warmly towards mustard and antique gold. Its soft nap catches the light unevenly, creating gentle shifts between honeyed highlights and deeper amber shadow. The substantial-looking velvet is best read as an upholstery cloth, particularly for pieces where this confident colour can provide visual weight. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Epoque Ochre to bring warmth to a dark wood chair, ottoman or upholstered headboard, pairing it with walnut, aged brass and softened neutrals. Its golden depth also works as a grounding accent alongside charcoal, ink blue or earthy brown.

A rich, warm velvet for upholstered seating, headboards and occasional pieces where its golden depth can take centre stage.

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