Small-scale blue-grey patterned fabric with tiny dark stipples in vertical bands

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Colefax and Fowler

Clarence Blue

Name: Clarence Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4898-06

Sandford FabricF4898-06

Clarence Blue shows a softly patterned, small-scale design with a cool blue-grey ground and darker stippled detailing. The effect is restrained and airy, with the motif only revealing itself fully as you look closer.

soft blue-grey damask small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This Sandford fabric by Colefax and Fowler is composed of 86% Cotton and 14% Polyester, with a width of approximately 136cm and a repeat of V 16cm / H 22cm approx. In Clarence Blue, the pattern reads as a pale, weathered blue-grey background worked with tiny dark marks that form a subtle trailing or damask-like rhythm. The contrast is gentle rather than sharp, so the design keeps a calm, chalky appearance instead of feeling bold. Its fine surface character and mid-weight construction make it well suited to upholstery, especially where you want pattern without visual heaviness.

How to use it

Use this cool, muted blue-grey to soften painted wood, linen blinds, or an upholstered armchair in a bright room. It sits particularly well with white, putty, and faded navy tones, where the small repeat can add quiet texture.

A neat small-scale pattern in a cool blue-grey that reads understated and versatile on seating or blinds.

Colefax and Fowler Sandford Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 86% Cotton, 14% Polyester
Fire code: √BH
Pattern repeat: V 16cm / H 22cm approx
Width: 136cm 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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