Close-up of warm chestnut beige herringbone weave with fine vertical texture

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Sanderson

Melford Chesnut

Name: Melford Chesnut
Brand: Sanderson
SKU: SAF0338-13

Melford Chesnut is a tightly woven herringbone with a calm, softly variegated chestnut-beige surface. The narrow zigzag grain gives the colourway gentle movement without losing its neat, tailored character.

warm chestnut beige check small smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This Sanderson Fabric has a usable width of 138.5 cm, a standard length of 40 m, and a substantial 270 gsm weight, which supports upholstery use. The weave is finely detailed, with 88 threads per cm and a subtle 1.6 cm horizontal repeat that reads as a small-scale herringbone rather than a bold pattern. In this colourway, the chestnut notes sit over a warm beige ground, creating a muted, earthy finish that feels polished rather than rustic. The surface catches the light softly, so the pattern appears a touch lighter on the raised ridges and deeper in the recesses.

How to use it

Use this warm chestnut-beige on an armchair, banquette, or cushion scheme where you want texture without strong contrast. It pairs naturally with oak, tan leather, and softened off-whites for an easy smart look.

A compact herringbone in warm chestnut tones that suits tailored seating and classic accents.

Sanderson Melford Weaves Fabric

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 1.6 cm
Standard length: 40 m
Threads per cm: 88
Usable width: 138.5 cm
Vertical repeat: 0 cm
Weight: 270 gsm

Specification as published by Sanderson. 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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