Close-up of a charcoal-black plain woven fabric with soft folded texture

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J Brown

Maison Noir

Name: Maison Noir
Brand: J Brown
SKU: 147

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Maison Noir reads as a deep charcoal-black plain with a softly mottled surface and a dry, tactile finish. The folds in the swatch catch a faint sheen at the edges, giving the colour a quiet depth rather than a flat black look.

soft charcoal black plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% polyester and specified for heavy domestic use, Maison Noir combines a tailored plain appearance with serious durability. Its 80,000 Martindale rating makes it a strong choice for hard-working seating, and the fabric is supplied back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, with other treatments available on request. Visually, the colour sits between black and charcoal, with a muted graphite cast that softens in the light and shows the weave rather than reading as glossy. Professional dry clean in situ is recommended, with further care guidance in the pattern book.

How to use it

Use this soft charcoal black to anchor a pared-back sofa, wing chair or banquette, especially against lighter walls or timber. It works well in schemes that need contrast without a harsh jet-black finish.

A deep, understated black with a subtle woven surface for tailored upholstery.

J Brown Maison Fabric

Specification

Aftercare: Professional Dry Clean in situ, please refer to the pattern book for further care instructions
Composition: 100% Polyester
Designs in the collection: 21
Fire rating: Supplied Back coated to Cigarette & Match to BS5852, other treatments are available upon request. Due to variations in computer screens, we cannot guarantee that colours shown here are truly representative of our products. Prior to purchasing we recommend that you order a sample.
Rub test (martindale): 80,000 rubs
Style: Plains
Suitable for: Heavy Domestic

Specification as published by J Brown. 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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