Small geometric woven fabric in muted old blue and beige diamond pattern

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Colefax and Fowler

Harcourt Old Blue

Name: Harcourt Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4844-03

Pelham FabricF4844-03

Harcourt in Old Blue shows a neat, small-scale geometric pattern with a softly worn, layered finish. The palette reads as muted blue-green on a warm neutral ground, giving the design an easy, heritage character.

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

About this fabric

Harcourt Old Blue from the Pelham collection is woven in a 38% viscose, 32% cotton, 17% polyester and 13% linen blend, with an approximate width of 144cm and a repeat of V 9cm / H 7cm. The surface has a lightly textured, cloth-like handle that lets the diamond motif sit crisply while the colour remains relaxed rather than vivid. In this colourway, the blue notes are softened with sage and stone, so the pattern feels calm, aged and slightly powdery in the light. The compact repeat gives the fabric a disciplined rhythm that works well where a refined but not overly formal decorative effect is wanted.

How to use it

Use this old blue shade on tailored upholstery, cushions or a blind where the small geometric will read clearly from a distance. It pairs especially well with pale oak, chalky neutrals and deeper navy accents for a layered, collected room.

A restrained blue-ground geometric that adds pattern without overpowering a room.

Colefax and Fowler Pelham Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 38% Viscose, 32% Cotton, 17% Polyester, 13% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 9cm / H 7cm approx
Width: 144cm 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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