What it does
A matched group of stands in graduated heights, covered in one material, so a case reads as one composition rather than as assorted props.
Velvet on a stand set, specifically
Across a mixed set — busts, risers, stands — velvet is the material where a colour mismatch shows most, because pile shifts tone with angle. One dye lot, one run, or the set looks assembled.
Getting the proportion right
Three to five heights is the usual working set. What matters is the proportion between them, not the absolute sizes.
How velvet is applied to a display form
Velvet is glued over the form and the pile has to run the same way on every face, or one side of the same block reads darker than the other. On a curved form it is cut in panels rather than stretched, because pile flattens where it is pulled.
Where it is used
Complete case dressing and new shop fit-outs.
Velvet under case lighting
Pile absorbs light instead of bouncing it, so a velvet display sinks into the background and the piece on it becomes the brightest thing in the case. It also means the display itself photographs dark, which suits a shop and not a catalogue shot.
The mistake to avoid
Buying stands piecemeal over years is how a case ends up with four slightly different whites. A set ordered in one run does not have that problem.
Why velvet
Velvet-covered display reads as traditional and formal. The pile absorbs light rather than reflecting it, so the piece on top is the brightest thing in the case.
The pile shows handling and dust. Velvet display belongs behind glass, brushed regularly; on an open counter it ages faster than suede.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Height and footprint | Three to five heights is the usual working set. |
| Velvet colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Velvet on this form | Across a mixed set — busts, risers, stands — velvet is the material where a colour mismatch shows most, because pile shifts tone with angle. |
Frequently asked questions
Can stand sets be made in our brand colour?
Yes — the velvet is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What sizes do stand sets come in?
They are made to your dimensions. Three to five heights is the usual working set. What matters is the proportion between them, not the absolute sizes.
Is velvet a good choice for a stand set?
Across a mixed set — busts, risers, stands — velvet is the material where a colour mismatch shows most, because pile shifts tone with angle. One dye lot, one run, or the set looks assembled.
What goes wrong most often with stand sets?
Buying stands piecemeal over years is how a case ends up with four slightly different whites. A set ordered in one run does not have that problem.
Can stand sets be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same velvet and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your stand sets
Tell us your case or window height, what the stand sets have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.