Our edit of the most iconic fabrics. Timeless classics with universal appeal. You will not go wrong including any of these in your interior schemes. To be enjoyed forever!
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1. Squiggle
Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler A multidirectional all over design with a beautiful array of colourways to choose from. Cover your sofa, make-up some cushions, a bespoke lampshade perhaps or even a fabric covered luggage rack. Choose from cotton or linen base cloths and even make your own with a Squiggle bespoke colour - min. 20 metre order. -
2. Fez Weave
Guy Goodfellow Robust enough for an often used sofa or armchair, this exceptional woven fabric evokes the intricate geometry of traditional Moroccan embroidery. Medallions sit in the centre of the design with stripes either side. An aged quality, although fit for both traditional and contemporary interiors. We particularly love the Peacock and Persimmon colours, with 22 others to choose from. -
3. Point de Hongrie
Edmond Petit This bargello or flamestitch has an outstanding melting pot of colours that meld brilliantly together. Perhaps one of those designs that sparks a strong reaction and in our case, we love it. Best used on large scale pieces such as sofas and banquettes. We've also seen it as fabric walling, enveloping the room. -
4. Strie
George Spencer Designs One of our go-to plains, the appeal being 33 colours to choose from and more than just a plain old plain it has visual interest and good tonal contrasts. This smart and sophisticated fabric has lovely mix of linen and silk it can be used for light upholstery, curtains and walling. If you can't quite find the colour you need, then Claremont's Milano Linen is a good back-up. -
5. Nathalie
Warner Textile Archive This most stylish all-over pattern derives from a hand printed cotton chintz dress fabric dating from the 1840s. Ideal for cushions, curtains and lampshades and available in 8 colourways. Printed on the softest and most luxurious Egyptian cotton. -
6. Chinese Paper
Bennison Geoffrey Bennison was a master decorator and you can follow his lead by using this delicate small scale floral design in your bedrooms. With its flowing delicate pattern, the wonderful colour combinations will send you or your guests off to sleep with pleasant dreams. Sensational when used for walling, curtains and bed canopies. Silk or cotton options and available in a number of dreamy colourways. -
7. Tigre Animal Velvet
Luigi Bevilacqua The list needed an animal patterned fabric and we could have selected Claremont's Bon Marche or Madeleine Castaing's Leopard. This time we plumped for Luigi Bevilaqua's hand-loomed cotton/viscose Tiger print for its sumptuous nature and inspirational assortment of 14 colours. This fabric will certainly give any room the wow effect. -
8. Dans la Forêt
Decors Barbares Although we could easily pick many of Nathalie Farman-Farma's designs for this list, Dans la Forêt just edges it. Absolutely unique, this highly memorable contemporary floral pattern has the most amazing colour combinations and gives plenty of impact in a room. 100% cotton and ideal for curtains, lampshades, cushions and bed hangings. -
9. Herat
Robert Kime There are stripes and there are stripes, this one has a particular charm with its striking red background and references older Persian designs. Weighty enough for upholstery and perfect for your favourite armchair. -
10. Percale Persan
Charles Burger A medium scale floral design with scrolling foliage in red, green and blue on a cream or aqua blue ground. This pure percale woven cotton fabric makes-up into stunning lampshades, curtains or cushions and is at a reasonable price point.
