Plain coral-red silk fabric with a smooth, lustrous surface

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Colefax and Fowler

Lucerne Emperor Red

Lucerne Emperor Red is a smooth, luminous silk with a clean plain surface and a vivid coral-red cast. The colour feels bright and warm, with the slight sheen you expect from silk catching the light.

coral red plain none luxe drapery

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% silk and measuring approximately 138cm wide, Lucerne Emperor Red has no visible repeat, which keeps the colour uninterrupted across a scheme. The surface reads as fine and sleek rather than textured, with a subtle lustre that lifts the red into a glowing coral tone. It has the polished look of a formal silk, but the plain weave makes it easy to use as a backdrop or feature across a room. The BM fire rating supports use in interior schemes where a certified silk finish is required.

How to use it

This shade works beautifully in rooms that can handle warmth and colour, especially with dark timber, gilt accents or deep neutrals. Use it for drapes or decorative upholstery to bring a vivid, elegant flash of red without pattern competing for attention.

Use it for polished curtains or occasional upholstery where you want a rich, glowing red.

Colefax and Fowler Lucerne Silks Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Silk
Width: 138cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Fire code: √BM
Care code: Q 8 + T 3

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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