Near-black anthracite fabric with a fine, low-contrast woven texture

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Kirkby Design

Pure Anthracite

Pure Anthracite is a near-black charcoal colourway from Kirkby Design’s Chelsea collection. The close-up shows an understated, finely woven surface with a softly varied graphite tone.

deep charcoal grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This dark anthracite fabric reads as a cool charcoal grey, close to black but softened by the visible weave. Its plain surface has a fine, low-contrast texture, with tiny tonal shifts that prevent the colour from appearing completely flat. The dense-looking weave gives the swatch a neat, structured appearance suited to upholstery. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use Pure Anthracite on a contemporary sofa or occasional chair where its cool, almost-black charcoal tone can anchor pale timber, warm stone and brushed metal accents.

The cool, near-black charcoal tone gives upholstered seating a crisp, contemporary depth.

Kirkby Design Chelsea Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 139 cms (54.7 ")
Rub test (Martindale): 35,000 General Domestic
Suitable for: Curtains And Drapes, Upholstery
Aftercare: Do Not Bleach, Consult Specialist Dry Cleaner, Do Not Tumble Dry, Do Not Iron, Mch8 30degC Cold Rinse/Short Spin
Environmental: Sustainable yarns, REACH Compliant, PFAS Free
Performance: Washable

Specification as published by Kirkby Design. 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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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

To sit quietly behind it

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