Cool grey toile with charcoal peacocks, flowering branches and a fine vertical weave

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Zoffany

Darnley Toile Empire Grey

Name: Darnley Toile Empire Grey
Brand: Zoffany
SKU: ZOF0123-01

Darnley Toile Empire Grey presents an intricate peacock-and-branch toile in cool, weathered grey, with charcoal-style linework set against a softly textured ground. The fine vertical grain adds quiet depth beneath the detailed botanical drawing.

muted stone grey botanical large formal both

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About this fabric

The muted grey background has a cool stone character, while the darker drawn outlines define peacocks, curling branches, leaves, blossoms and scattered insects. Large peacock motifs create a formal, illustrative rhythm, with the restrained grey palette giving the scene a softened antique quality rather than a high-contrast look. At 200 gsm, the fabric has a refined mid-weight handle, and its 139 cm usable width supports both upholstery and drapery applications. The pattern repeats every 98.5 cm vertically and 139 cm horizontally, making the generous composition especially visible across wider lengths.

How to use it

Use this cool Empire Grey colourway on a statement chair, occasional sofa or full-length curtains where its charcoal peacocks can be read clearly. Pair it with chalky whites, weathered timber and deeper charcoal accents to reinforce its quiet, collected tone.

A cool grey peacock toile for elegant upholstery, curtains and soft furnishings.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 139 cm
Standard length: 60 m
Threads per cm: 44
Usable width: 139 cm
Vertical repeat: 98.5 cm
Weight: 200 gsm

Specification as published by Zoffany. 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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