Large floral damask in muted old blue, sage and cream on linen ground

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Colefax and Fowler

Fontenoy Old Blue

Marius FabricF4859-04

Fontenoy Old Blue shows the Marius damask in a softened, antique blue that sits gently over a warm neutral ground. The large-scale floral pattern reads clearly, but the linen surface keeps the overall effect airy rather than heavy.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, this fabric has a natural, lightly textured handle that suits both drapery and upholstery use. The design repeats at approximately V 73cm by H 70cm, and the scale of the motif gives the colourway a proper presence across wider spans. In this Old Blue version, the pattern is washed in muted blue with touches of sage, pale aqua and stone, all set against a beige-cream ground that feels aged and elegant. The result is a traditional damask look with a softened, timeworn character rather than a crisp or bright finish. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use this colourway where you want pattern without harsh contrast: it sits beautifully with painted timber, aged brass and pale oak. It would be especially effective on curtains, a tête-à-tête, or a statement armchair in a room with warm neutral walls.

A softly faded blue damask that brings a refined, traditional feel to either curtains or upholstery.

Colefax and Fowler Marius Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 141cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 73cm / H 70cm 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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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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