Black and white Dalmatian-patterned upholstery on rounded contemporary lounge chairs

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Zinc Textile

Bertrand Dalmatian

Name: Bertrand Dalmatian
Brand: Zinc Textile

Bertrand Dalmatian is a striking monochrome textile, covered in irregular white flecks and broken marks against a deep black ground. In the image, the close-set pattern gives the rounded upholstered chairs a bold, graphic character.

black and white abstract medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The design combines tiny white specks with larger, jagged black-and-white fragments, creating an uneven Dalmatian-like surface rather than a regular geometric repeat. Its stark contrast reads as cool, urban and highly defined, with the black ground adding visual depth beneath the scattered pale marks. Shown across generously curved seating, the pattern follows the contours with a lively, almost painterly energy. The visible finish appears soft and low-sheen, allowing the black-and-white contrast to remain the focus.

How to use it

Use this black-and-white colourway on sculptural lounge chairs, ottomans or a statement sofa in a restrained contemporary room. Pair it with concrete, charcoal, pale grey and blackened timber to echo its cool architectural mood.

Use this high-contrast monochrome upholstery to give rounded contemporary seating a graphic, gallery-like presence.

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