Simon Houlding Upholstery
Deep sapphire blue velvet swatch with vertical textured striations

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Icaria Sapphire

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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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.

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Pairs well with

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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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To stand against it

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