Cool gunmetal and ivory woven textile with staggered horizontal rectangular bands

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Mark Alexander

Boardwalk Gunmetal

Name: Boardwalk Gunmetal
Brand: Mark Alexander

Boardwalk Gunmetal pairs cool gunmetal-grey blocks with pale ivory ground bands in a clearly structured woven design. The close-up shows a tactile surface in which small horizontal weave marks soften the geometric layout.

cool gunmetal grey geometric medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The design is formed from staggered rectangular sections and broken horizontal stripes, creating a rhythmic, architectural pattern across the cloth. Its gunmetal tone reads cool and softly mottled rather than solid, with darker woven passages adding depth against the light ground. The visible face has a dry, textured weave, giving the pattern a considered rather than glossy appearance. The supplied record lists this item as Fabric, with no performance features noted.

How to use it

Use the cool gunmetal-and-ivory colourway on a tailored chair, ottoman or compact sofa, balancing its linear pattern with plain upholstery in soft grey, chalk or charcoal. Its tonal contrast works especially well where the staggered blocks can remain visible rather than being lost in heavy folds.

A substantial-looking textured weave with cool gunmetal blocks and pale bands, suited to tailored upholstery where pattern and tonal contrast can be appreciated.

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