Cool stone-grey fabric with layered leafy sprays and fine charcoal botanical linework

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Zoffany

Highclere Empire Grey

Name: Highclere Empire Grey
Brand: Zoffany
SKU: ZOF0126-02

Highclere Empire Grey pairs a pale, cool stone-grey ground with layered botanical sprays drawn in softly contrasting charcoal lines. Its dense vertical foliage gives the swatch a gently textured, quietly graphic presence.

cool stone grey botanical medium smart upholstery

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See this fabric on Zoffany's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

The design is built from repeated stems, long narrow leaves and feathery sprigs, with the charcoal-grey drawing softened into the grey ground rather than appearing stark. At 510 gsm and 14 threads per cm, the fabric has a substantial specification suited to upholstery, while its 140 cm usable width supports practical cutting. The pattern repeats every 70.5 cm vertically and 70 cm horizontally, creating a consistent leafy rhythm across a larger surface. The restrained Empire Grey palette reads cool and chalky in the light, with deeper drawn details adding definition without introducing strong contrast.

How to use it

Use this cool stone-grey colourway on a sofa, occasional chair or headboard where its vertical foliage can read clearly. Pair it with charcoal, warm ivory and weathered timber to balance the pattern’s cool, tailored tone.

The cool stone-grey ground and fine charcoal foliage bring a quietly tailored botanical character to upholstered seating.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 70 cm
Standard length: 60 m
Threads per cm: 14
Usable width: 140 cm
Vertical repeat: 70.5 cm
Weight: 510 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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