Pale warm eggshell velvet with a close, softly luminous plain nap

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Mark Alexander

Urbane Eggshell

Name: Urbane Eggshell
Brand: Mark Alexander

Urbane Eggshell is a quietly luxurious plain velvet with a pale, warm eggshell tone. The close surface catches the light gently, creating subtle tonal movement across the otherwise even face.

pale warm eggshell plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This colourway reads as a soft ivory-beige rather than a stark white, giving the velvet a calm and welcoming depth. Its short, even pile has a restrained sheen, with the nap shifting delicately between lighter and slightly warmer areas in the image. As a velvet, it has the substantial visual character associated with upholstered furniture, while the unpatterned surface keeps the finish composed and versatile.

How to use it

Pair the warm eggshell tone with natural wood, chalky neutrals and softly aged metals for an elegant, light-filled scheme. It works particularly well on a tailored armchair, headboard or sofa where the velvet nap can catch changing daylight.

Use this softly luminous eggshell velvet to bring gentle warmth and quiet refinement to upholstered seating.

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