Close-up of plain burnt saffron-orange velvet with a softly brushed, subtly lustrous pile

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Mark Alexander

Epoque Saffron

Name: Epoque Saffron
Brand: Mark Alexander

Epoque Saffron is a plain velvet in a deep, burnished saffron-orange tone. The close-up shows a softly brushed surface with a restrained, even lustre that gives the colour subtle depth.

burnt saffron orange plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

Catalogued as a velvet from Mark Alexander’s Timeless Velvets collection, this colourway has a smooth, unpatterned face and a fine, close pile visible across the swatch. Its saffron hue leans warm and earthy, sitting between rich orange and chestnut brown rather than reading as a bright yellow. Low directional light reveals gentle tonal movement through the nap, adding softness without a pronounced shine. No performance features are noted for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Epoque Saffron on a statement armchair, ottoman or sofa where its burnished orange-brown tone can warm natural timber, cream walls and deeper brown accents.

Use this warm, burnished saffron velvet to bring depth to upholstered seating and wooden furniture.

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