Deep sapphire blue velvet swatch with vertical textured striations

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Sanderson

Icaria Sapphire

Name: Icaria Sapphire
Brand: Sanderson
SKU: SAF0073-16

Icaria and Boho Velvets VelvetSAF0073-16

Icaria Sapphire is a richly shaded velvet with a cool, inky blue ground and a subtle vertical texture that catches the light. The surface reads as deep sapphire rather than bright navy, giving it a composed, tailored mood.

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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 usable width of 140 cm and a substantial 570 gsm weight, which suits its dense, upholstery-friendly handle. The pile shows a dark sapphire base with lighter blue highlights where the velvet lifts, creating depth and movement across the cloth. Its 70 cm horizontal repeat is part of the design's abstract, elongated patterning, with vertical striations that echo the direction of the pile. With no performance finish noted, it is best considered for interiors where the fabric's rich colour and tactile surface are the main feature.

How to use it

Pair this deep blue velvet with pale oak, brushed brass or soft grey upholstery for contrast, or use it on a statement chair to bring a cooler, more tailored edge to a room. It works particularly well in schemes that need a strong colour anchor without the brightness of a clearer blue.

Use for statement upholstery or a dramatic accent chair with velvet sheen.

Sanderson Icaria and Boho Velvets Velvet

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 70 cm
Standard length: 0 m
Threads per cm: 79
Usable width: 140 cm
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Weight: 570 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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