Carbon fabric with intricate old-gold scrolling damask and dense textured weave

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Zoffany

Tespi Carbon/Old Gold

Name: Tespi Carbon/Old Gold
Brand: Zoffany
SKU: ZOF0014-01

Tespi Carbon/Old Gold sets intricate old-gold scrolling and floral ornament against a deep carbon ground. The close, richly textured surface gives the colourway a dramatic, antique depth.

carbon and old gold damask medium luxe upholstery

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

About this fabric

The design is formed from repeated ornate damask medallions, with curling foliage and floral details picked out in muted old gold against near-black carbon. Its 712 gsm weight and 76 threads per cm indicate a substantial, densely made fabric suited to upholstery. The pattern has a 74 cm vertical repeat and 36 cm horizontal repeat, creating a clearly structured layout across the 143 cm usable width. Light catches the raised-looking gold pattern more warmly than the charcoal ground, bringing definition to the intricate motifs.

How to use it

Use it on a statement armchair, ottoman or occasional sofa in a room with charcoal, aged timber and warm brass accents. The carbon ground keeps the ornate old-gold pattern grounded rather than bright, making it especially effective in a dramatic, low-lit scheme.

Use this weighty carbon-and-old-gold damask on statement upholstery where its ornate pattern can be appreciated.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 36 cm
Standard length: 50 m
Threads per cm: 76
Usable width: 143 cm
Vertical repeat: 74 cm
Weight: 712 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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