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Colefax and Fowler

Esta Old Blue

Name: Esta Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4664-02

Theodore FabricF4664-02

Esta Old Blue shows a graceful stripe with trailing paisley-style motifs and fine scattered detailing on a warm off-white linen ground. The old blue palette feels quietly aged rather than bright, giving the design a softened, airy presence.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, Esta Old Blue has a natural handle that suits both curtains and upholstery schemes where a relaxed, textural finish is wanted. The design repeats as a 32cm vertical by 69cm horizontal pattern, with slender column stripes framing the larger floral-scroll motifs. In this colourway, the blue reads muted and weathered, lifted by pale stone and soft sage accents that keep the overall effect light. At approximately 138cm wide, it offers practical width for furnishing projects, while the Q 8 + T 3 care code and √BM fire code are useful specification details for planning use.

How to use it

Use this old blue stripe on a tailored armchair, bench seat or full-length curtains where you want pattern without heaviness. It sits especially well with limestone, driftwood and faded botanical prints.

Pair with pale wood, chalky neutrals and tailored upholstery for a calm, refined scheme.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 100% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 32cm / H 69cm approx
Width: 138cm 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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