Simon Houlding Upholstery
Close-up of charcoal-grey finely pebbled weave with subtle lustrous flecks

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Lustre Antiquary

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Lustre Antiquary is a soft charcoal-grey plain weave with a finely pebbled surface and a quiet, reflective depth. Its close texture gives the colour a gently heathered appearance rather than a flat, uniform finish.

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About this fabric

Viewed closely, this colourway combines charcoal grey with subtle lighter flecks, creating a cool, softly mottled tone across the cloth. The compact micro-weave is even and finely textured, while the surface catches the light with a restrained lustre. It has a usable width of 135 cm and 67 threads per cm, making the dense construction particularly well suited to upholstery. With a 0 cm vertical and horizontal pattern repeat, the plain surface can be cut without motif matching.

How to use it

Use Lustre Antiquary on a structured armchair, sofa or dining seat where its charcoal tone can anchor warmer timber, aged metal and softly coloured textiles. Its slight sheen also works well with layered grey, taupe and muted blue schemes without becoming stark.

A dense charcoal-grey weave with a restrained lustre, suited to tailored upholstery and quietly layered interiors.

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