Simon Houlding Upholstery
Soft taupe silk swatch with subtle slubbed weave and gentle sheen

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Colefax and Fowler

Lucerne Onyx

Lucerne Silks FabricF3931-34

Lucerne Onyx is a quietly lustrous silk in a soft mushroom-taupe tone. Its plain face and fine slubbed texture give the colour a calm, shaded depth rather than a flat finish.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% silk and measuring approximately 138cm wide, Lucerne Onyx has no visible repeat, allowing the cloth itself to do the talking. The swatch reads as a muted taupe with cool grey-beige undertones, lifted by the natural sheen of the silk and small irregular slubs across the surface. The effect is understated but luxurious, with enough movement in the weave to keep the colour from feeling static. Supplied with care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM, it is a beautifully composed textile for considered interiors.

How to use it

Use Lucerne Onyx for full-length curtains, Roman blinds, or relaxed side drapes where its soft neutral depth can soften light without looking stark. It pairs especially well with dark timber, limestone, or layered putty tones.

A refined silk for elegant curtains, light upholstery accents, or layered neutrals.

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