Warm taupe damask fabric with a softly textured woven surface

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Colefax and Fowler

Cantinella Onyx

Name: Cantinella Onyx
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4221-03

Marius FabricF4221-03

Cantinella Onyx shows a classic damask pattern in a deep taupe-brown tone, with a soft, matte sheen that catches the light gently. The design reads refined and restrained rather than glossy, letting the woven texture do the work.

deep taupe brown damask medium formal both

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This fabric is from the Marius collection by Colefax and Fowler and is supplied as a fabric with no performance features noted. It has a repeat of approximately V 37cm / H 35cm and a width of approximately 141cm, which supports a patterned upholstery or curtain application depending on the room. The composition is 30% Linen, 30% Polyamide, 20% Cotton and 20% Polyester, giving the surface a grounded, cloth-like handle rather than a flat print. In this colourway the damask motif sits in warm onyx-taupe tones, with subtle contrast that makes the pattern visible without feeling harsh or high-gloss.

How to use it

Use this deep taupe in rooms that need pattern with understatement: it sits well against oak, stone and dark-painted woodwork. On an armchair or full-length drape, the muted brown depth gives the damask a quiet, formal presence.

A warm taupe damask that adds quiet depth to tailored interiors.

Colefax and Fowler Marius Fabric

Specification

Composition: 30% Linen, 30% Polyamide, 20% Cotton, 20% Polyester
Fire code: K
Pattern repeat: V 37cm / H 35cm approx
Width: 141cm 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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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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