Deep fig purple plain velvet swatch with a soft, dense pile texture

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Sanderson

Dorton Fig

Name: Dorton Fig
Brand: Sanderson
SKU: SAF0312-33

Dorton Fig is a dense, plain velvet in a deep fig purple that reads rich and shadowy across the pile. The finish catches the light with a soft wine-toned glow, giving the colourway a quietly dramatic depth.

deep fig purple plain none luxe upholstery

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

About this fabric

This Sanderson velvet has a substantial 405gsm handle and a usable width of 148 cm, which supports its suitability for upholstery use. With no vertical or horizontal pattern repeat, the surface is all about colour and pile rather than motif. The visible shade is a saturated fig purple with burgundy undertones, appearing darker and more brooding in the shadows and slightly warmer where the nap reflects the light. At 102 threads per cm, the cloth looks closely woven and refined, with a smooth, even face that suits tailored furniture.

How to use it

Use this colourway on a sofa, occasional chair or ottoman where its deep purple tone can read against brass, walnut or blackened wood. It also brings a luxurious note to quieter schemes, especially alongside cream, taupe or ink-blue accents.

Rich and dramatic, this velvet adds depth to statement seating and intimate rooms.

Sanderson Dorton Velvets Velvet

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Threads per cm: 102
Usable width: 148 cm
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Weight: 405 gsm

Specification as published by Sanderson. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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Dorton Fig is a quiet cloth, so it carries a pattern beside it: one of these on the curtains and this on the chair. Mixed across the houses we hold, which is the part a single supplier's book cannot do.

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