Antique Gold in Fabric: A Damask of Light and Memory - Upholstery fabric - 2 m - 3.3 m





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This extraordinary damask upholstery fabric stands out for its elegant mustard gold base, upon which a refined cream-colored floral and leaf motif flourishes in relief. The design is majestic yet harmonious, organized in symmetrical modules that evoke the timeless classicism of noble residences. The vegetal scrolls gracefully intertwine, alternating small stylized flowers with intertwining leaves and garlands, all woven with a dense weave that gives the fabric depth and relief.
Made at a generous height of 3.30 meters, this fabric offers wide design possibilities. Its hand is substantial yet velvety, and the fiber's sheen reflects light elegantly, enhancing any environment. The fabric's resistance and stability make it ideal for high-end applications, both in private and public settings.
Perfect for wall coverings, dramatic curtains, upholstered headboards, classic sofas, decorative cushions, and even for creating decorative accessories such as valances and screens. In hotels or historic buildings, it instantly evokes a bygone atmosphere, with a touch of controlled and sophisticated theatricality.
For many centuries, this type of fabric was so prized that it was used as a decorative background in the official portraits of aristocratic families. It is said that a famous 19th-century Italian painter, to faithfully reproduce the light on a golden damask like this, always asked to pose in a room covered in the actual fabric, to capture the vibration of the light on the weave in real time.
This fabric is not just a material: it is a style statement, a tribute to the textile art that has spanned the centuries.
This extraordinary damask upholstery fabric stands out for its elegant mustard gold base, upon which a refined cream-colored floral and leaf motif flourishes in relief. The design is majestic yet harmonious, organized in symmetrical modules that evoke the timeless classicism of noble residences. The vegetal scrolls gracefully intertwine, alternating small stylized flowers with intertwining leaves and garlands, all woven with a dense weave that gives the fabric depth and relief.
Made at a generous height of 3.30 meters, this fabric offers wide design possibilities. Its hand is substantial yet velvety, and the fiber's sheen reflects light elegantly, enhancing any environment. The fabric's resistance and stability make it ideal for high-end applications, both in private and public settings.
Perfect for wall coverings, dramatic curtains, upholstered headboards, classic sofas, decorative cushions, and even for creating decorative accessories such as valances and screens. In hotels or historic buildings, it instantly evokes a bygone atmosphere, with a touch of controlled and sophisticated theatricality.
For many centuries, this type of fabric was so prized that it was used as a decorative background in the official portraits of aristocratic families. It is said that a famous 19th-century Italian painter, to faithfully reproduce the light on a golden damask like this, always asked to pose in a room covered in the actual fabric, to capture the vibration of the light on the weave in real time.
This fabric is not just a material: it is a style statement, a tribute to the textile art that has spanned the centuries.

