Small charcoal leopard spots on a warm taupe fabric swatch

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Colefax and Fowler

Wilde Charcoal

Name: Wilde Charcoal
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F3927-08

Casey FabricF3927-08

Wilde Charcoal shows a compact leopard spot across a warm taupe ground, with dark charcoal-brown markings that give the surface a crisp, tailored look.

warm taupe leopard animal small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This Casey fabric by Colefax and Fowler has a lively animal pattern that reads small in scale, with each spot neatly articulated against the pale taupe background. The 63% viscose, 22% acrylic and 15% cotton composition gives the cloth a soft, matte handle in the image, while the width is approximately 142cm and the repeat is V 9cm / H 18cm approx. The charcoal-toned motif sits deeper than the ground, so the design has enough contrast to register clearly without feeling brash. It is a confident fabric for upholstery use, especially where you want pattern with a restrained, earthy palette.

How to use it

The muted taupe ground works well on a chair, ottoman or cushions where the darker spots can add definition without overpowering a room. Pair it with oak, smoked wood and soft neutrals to keep the look tailored rather than high-contrast.

Use for a tailored accent piece where the warm taupe ground can soften the dark leopard spots.

Colefax and Fowler Casey Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 63% Viscose, 22% Acrylic, 15% Cotton
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 9cm / H 18cm approx
Width: 142cm approx

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. 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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