Close-up of muted chestnut-brown textile with a dense, fine woven texture

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Mark Alexander

Tosca Chestnut

Name: Tosca Chestnut
Brand: Mark Alexander

Tosca Chestnut is a deep, muted brown with a warm chestnut cast. The close-up reveals a fine, compact weave with subtle lighter and darker flecks across the surface.

muted chestnut brown textured small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The tightly woven surface gives this colourway a neat, tactile appearance rather than a smooth or glossy finish. Its chestnut-brown ground is softened by charcoal and taupe-like tonal variation, creating depth without a distinct printed motif. The small-scale weave reads as consistent across the swatch, making the colour feel composed and quietly substantial. No composition, width, rub-test figure or performance specification is supplied for this fabric.

How to use it

Use Tosca Chestnut on an upholstered chair, sofa or ottoman where its warm brown depth can anchor softer neutrals, aged timber and brushed metal. Its restrained tonal texture also works well when a room needs interest without a strong pattern.

The deep, quietly variegated chestnut tone brings warmth and definition to upholstered seating.

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