Deep charcoal velvet swatch with subtle metallic sheen and fine directional nap

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Mark Alexander

Urbane Metal

Name: Urbane Metal
Brand: Mark Alexander

Urbane Metal is a deep charcoal velvet with an almost-black depth and a quiet metallic cast. Its low, directional nap creates subtle shifts of grey across the plain surface as the light moves.

deep charcoal grey plain none luxe upholstery

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See this fabric on Mark Alexander's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The supplied catalogue identifies Urbane Metal as Velvet, with no composition, width or performance figures provided. In this swatch, the colour reads as cool charcoal rather than warm brown or soft grey, with a faint green-black undertone at its deepest points. Fine, closely set lines in the surface and the gentle nap give the fabric a subdued, brushed lustre instead of a high shine. No performance features are noted for this colourway.

How to use it

Use this cool, near-black charcoal on a tailored sofa, club chair or headboard where its restrained nap can add depth without introducing a visible pattern. Balance its dark metallic tone with pale stone, smoke-grey or aged timber accents.

A near-black charcoal velvet with a restrained metallic cast and soft directional nap, suited to statement upholstery.

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