Close view of deep charcoal grey fabric with subtle vertical woven texture

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Kirkby Design

Chelsea Charcoal

Name: Chelsea Charcoal
Brand: Kirkby Design

Chelsea Charcoal reads as a deep, cool charcoal grey, with a quiet vertical grain visible across the close-up. The surface is plain rather than patterned, letting the shade provide the visual depth.

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About this fabric

The tightly woven surface has a fine, subtly irregular grain that prevents this near-black charcoal from looking completely flat. Small tonal shifts catch across the cloth, giving the dark grey a softly textured, understated appearance. As no performance features are noted in the supplied specification, this fabric should be assessed against the intended upholstery application and project requirements.

How to use it

Use this cool charcoal on a tailored sofa, dining chair or ottoman to create a grounded, low-contrast base. Its restrained texture works particularly well with pale timber, warm metals or lighter neutral textiles that bring out the weave.

Use this cool, deep charcoal on upholstery where its quiet woven texture can add depth without introducing a visible pattern.

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