Fabric Houses
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Arpin 🇫🇷
An emblematic French manufacturer from the Alps founded in 1817, Arpin perpetuates exceptional wool weaving that combines mountain tradition and technical innovation. Specialising in pure wool cloth and high-end upholstery fabrics, the house offers authentic textures with remarkable insulating properties for warm, durable interiors. Its collections showcase French textile heritage with colour palettes inspired by Alpine landscapes.
Production: France (Séez-Saint-Bernard, Savoie) – 100% Savoyard wool sourced from breeders in Maurienne and Tarentaise
Ethical and environmental commitment: Hydropower from the Versoyen stream, natural drying, washing with natural products, short supply chains, certified “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant”.
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Backhausen 🇦🇹
Historic Austrian house founded in 1849, former official supplier to the Austro-Hungarian imperial court: precious weaves, ceremonial silks, and traditional Viennese know-how. This century-old institution perpetuates artisanal high-tapestry techniques with refined contemporary creations. Its collections combine imperial heritage and creative modernity, prized for prestige projects and the restoration of historic monuments.
Production: Austria (Waldviertel, Hoheneich) – 100% Made in Austria weaving on Jacquard looms
Ethical and environmental commitment: Circular-economy pioneer, preference for natural fibres, sustainable processes, transmission of artisanal know-how.
Black Edition 🇬🇧
High-end label from the Romo group created in 2008: luxurious textures, subtle palettes, and sophisticated contemporary spirit for premium projects. The brand stands out with sculpted velvets, metallised silks, and exceptional leathers—offering a modern approach to British luxury. Particularly sought after by interior designers for impeccable finishes and deep, complex colourways.
Production: United Kingdom (Nottinghamshire) with an international network of specialised weavers
Ethical and environmental commitment: Sustainable collections in development; part of the Romo group engaged in environmental responsibility.
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Camengo 🇫🇷
French editor founded in the 1970s with bright, accessible collections: joyful decorative motifs, soft velvets, and easy-to-live-with coordinates. The brand excels at democratising beautiful textiles with contemporary florals, timeless stripes, and colourful plains. Its ranges prioritise practicality without sacrificing aesthetics—ideal for elegant family interiors.
Production: France (design and publishing) with a network of specialised European weavers
Ethical and environmental commitment: Development of eco-responsible technical fabrics; sustainable approach in material selection.
Casamance 🇫🇷
Timeless elegance and sensory materials since 1974: the refined signature of a French editor prized for sophisticated atmospheres and innovative material research. Renowned for deep velvets, iridescent silks, and exceptional wallcoverings, Casamance cultivates French art de vivre with collections inspired by travel and revisited traditional know-how.
Production: France (design and publishing) with a European network of specialised weavers
Ethical and environmental commitment: Collaboration with artisans and designers within an environmentally responsible approach; integration of recycled polyester fibres in certain collections (FAVORI).
Charles Burger 🇫🇷
Historic Parisian house founded in 1860: faithful reissues of period toiles and lampas, perpetuating the French heritage know-how of Lyon silks. A specialist in archive reconstructions for historic monuments and châteaux, the workshop maintains traditional weaving techniques. Its creations combine respect for period motifs with contemporary adaptations for prestige projects.
Production: France (nationwide according to regional specialities) – North for velvets, Vosges for greige weaving, Alsace/Mayenne/Rhône for printing, Lyon for silks
Ethical and environmental commitment: Safeguarding French textile heritage, preserving historical archives, respectful traditional printing techniques, long-term regional partnerships.
Christian Fischbacher 🇨🇭
Bicentennial Swiss house founded in 1819: impeccable textile quality, subtle finishes, and timeless Swiss spirit. Renowned for exceptional silks, noble linens, and technical innovations, the family company upholds standards of excellence. Its collections blend Nordic minimalism and material richness, favouring natural fibres and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Production: Switzerland (St. Gallen) and a European network of selected partners; century-old sustainable collaborations
Ethical and environmental commitment: BENU Sea collection (SEAQUAL yarns from marine waste), OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and Made in Green, lifetime guarantee and repairs, PURE organic cotton, forward-looking sustainability for 10+ years.
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Official Christian Fischbacher site
Clarke & Clarke 🇬🇧
Eclectic British editor founded in 1981: extensive decorative ranges from revisited classics to bold contemporary prints. The brand is known for reinterpreting traditional decorative codes with a modern, accessible approach. Specialising in complete coordinates—including fabrics, wallcoverings, and accessories—it offers coherent universes for every interior style.
Production: United Kingdom (Cheshire design studio) with a global network of manufacturers in nearly 100 countries
Ethical and environmental commitment: ECO collection made entirely from recycled plastic bottles (90 bottles = 1 metre of fabric); a conscious, sustainable approach.
Colefax and Fowler 🇬🇧
An icon of traditional English style since 1930: floral chintzes, precious silks, and brocades of unmatched sophistication for classic interiors with character. Founded by Sibyl Colefax, the house embodies aristocratic British elegance with delicate floral prints and powdery colourways. The ultimate reference for the “English Country House” style, prized by London high society and international decorators.
Production: United Kingdom (London HQ) with third-party manufacturers; international network (USA, France, Germany, Italy)
Ethical and environmental commitment: Roadmap toward net-zero carbon; strengthened commitment to reducing environmental footprint—“weave a sustainable future”.
Coordonné 🇪🇸
Creative Spanish editor with artistic motifs and bold wallcoverings, founded in 1973—ideal for strong, personalised decorative statements. The Barcelona brand cultivates a contemporary Mediterranean spirit with artist collaborations and innovative printing techniques. Its collections explore the boundaries between art and decoration, offering unique creations with multicultural influences.
Créations Métaphores 🇫🇷
Textile house of the Hermès group created in 1987: noble fibres, tactile reliefs, and cutting-edge contemporary textile research. As the creative laboratory of the Parisian saddlery, it develops exceptional materials combining technical innovation and refined aesthetics. Its collections explore endless textile possibilities with complex weaves, unprecedented surface treatments, and surprising material combinations.
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Official Créations Métaphores site
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Dedar 🇮🇹
Leading Italian house founded in 1976: luxurious fabrics, sensuous textures, and sophisticated palettes embodying Milanese excellence. A pioneer in elevating both natural and synthetic fibres, Dedar creates upholstery fabrics with remarkable technical performance. Its collections combine advanced aesthetic research and material innovation, appealing to a discerning international clientele.
Production: Italy (Como area) – 100% cotton fabric woven in Italy; ongoing dialogue with local artisans and textile specialists
Ethical and environmental commitment: First Sustainability Report (2019) under GRI methodology; strategic project integrating sustainability across all company processes; applied code of ethics; environmental practices embedded at every stage; support for local artisans.
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Elitis 🇫🇷
French editor of bold materials founded in 1988: sculpted dense velvets, innovative wallcoverings, and expressive colour signatures. A pioneer of technical and decorative wallcoverings, Elitis redefines the wall as a creative surface. Its collections explore natural textures and metallic effects, offering spectacular decorative solutions for ambitious contemporary projects.
Production: France (HQ Toulouse) with showrooms in Paris, Milan, and New York – Elitis Group integrating CMO Paris since 2025
Ethical and environmental commitment: Integration of CMO Paris, renowned for eco-responsibility; preservation of ancestral traditions; work with natural plant fibres (raffia, banana, water hyacinth, vetiver, ramie, abaca, palm, water lily, Nepalese hemp); rare craftsmanship rooted in global know-how.
Etamine 🇩🇪
Bright line from the German group Zimmer + Rohde: linen gauzes, transparent voiles, and natural textures with a relaxed Mediterranean spirit. The collection favours lightness and luminosity with airy fabrics and fluid drape. Inspired by coastal atmospheres and sun-drenched interiors, it offers soft, soothing materials in natural hues.
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Fortuny 🇮🇹
Legendary Venice manufactory founded in 1871—an absolute reference in art textiles whose manufacturing secrets have been closely guarded for 150 years. Specialising in hand printing with gold and silver, the house perpetuates unique artisanal techniques on the island of Giudecca. Its shimmering colours and motifs inspired by Greco-Roman art adorn the most prestigious interiors and museum collections worldwide.
Production: Italy (Giudecca island, Venice) – 100% artisanal production since 1921 in the historic factory; team of 25; original techniques and machines invented by Mariano Fortuny; closely guarded manufacturing secrets
Ethical and environmental commitment: Family-run and independent production; commitment to artisanal quality; integrated environmental practices (natural materials; traditional dye formulas created by Henriette Negrin using plant and insect extracts); support for the local Venetian economy; preservation of centuries-old, unique know-how.
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Holland & Sherry 🇬🇧
Renowned British house since 1836 for exceptional fine draperies: Scottish wools, authentic tweeds, and precious cashmeres adapted to couture seating. A historic supplier to haute couture and upholstery, the company perpetuates British textile traditions. Its complex weaves and subtle colours equip London’s finest interiors.
Production: United Kingdom (Peebles, Scotland, for distribution warehouse) and traditionally Yorkshire and Scotland for weaving; network of specialised British mills
Ethical and environmental commitment: Mill generating its own energy for production and heating via renewable resources (wood pellets, agricultural by-products like walnut and hazelnut shells); commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and durability as core values; preservation of British textile heritage.
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K3 (Kenzo Takada) 🇫🇷
Elegant, graphic textile universe designed by master Kenzo Takada: sophisticated textures with Japanese inspiration, sensitive motifs, and a contemporary Zen spirit. This exclusive collection translates the designer’s aesthetic philosophy into fabrics balancing Orient and Occident. Natural materials and calming colourways create serene, streamlined spaces.
Kirkby Design 🇬🇧
Contemporary, technical, and colourful—part of the Romo group: innovative high-performance textures and creative graphic collaborations with emerging artists. This young, dynamic brand explores the technical possibilities of modern textiles with cutting-edge fibres and finishes. Its bold collections suit contemporary projects seeking originality and performance.
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Larsen 🇺🇸
Refined Scandinavian minimalism, dense technical weaves, and restrained material play: subtle Nordic modernity for contemporary seating and draperies. The brand prioritises purity and functionality with fabrics featuring architectural structures and natural colours. Its creations embody contemporary Nordic aesthetics, combining beauty and durability.
Le Crin 🇫🇷
Exclusive artisanal weaving of horsehair: a rare, naturally resilient, sumptuous material for exceptional projects and heritage restoration. This French workshop perpetuates centuries-old know-how, offering unique fabrics with remarkable mechanical properties. Horsehair—a noble fibre with exceptional qualities—provides a luxurious, durable alternative for high-end upholstery.
Lelièvre 🇫🇷
French heritage house founded in 1914: figured velvets, exceptional jacquards, and archive reissues—navigating between textile heritage and innovative contemporary creations. This family company cultivates excellence in French weaving with collections drawn from century-old archives. Its sculpted velvets and ceremonial silks grace the most prestigious Parisian and international interiors.
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Manuel Canovas 🇫🇷
Flamboyant French spirit since 1963: bold, bright colours; sophisticated exotic prints; iconic canvases with timeless Parisian chic. Founded by decorator Manuel Canovas, the brand cultivates an audacious French style with multicultural influences. Its colourful prints and daring combinations embody Parisian art de vivre with effortless, refined elegance.
Mark Alexander 🇬🇧
Noble natural feel and muted British palette: laundered authentic linens, soft wools, raw silks—quiet Nordic sophistication from the Romo group. This collection favours raw materials and natural finishes with fabrics of organic texture. Minimalist aesthetics and powdery tones create serene atmospheres, embodying discreet contemporary luxury.
Masureel 🇧🇪
Refined Belgian editor at the crossroads of art and decoration since 1959: innovative, well-crafted textures; artistic wallcoverings; elegant coordinates with impeccable finishes. This family house cultivates a European creative spirit with collections bearing strong artistic influences. Its technical wallcoverings and exceptional fabrics combine aesthetic research with traditional Flemish craftsmanship.
Misia 🇫🇷
Contemporary Parisian glamour: dense sculpted velvets, deep shimmering satins, and precious tactile materials for couture-level décors. This French brand nurtures a couture spirit with perfectly finished fabrics and sophisticated colours. Its collections draw inspiration from the world of Parisian fashion to create theatrical, refined interiors.
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Nina Campbell 🇬🇧
Chic traditional British style: timeless elegant motifs, perfectly harmonious coordinates, and a decorative signature full of character and whimsy. This renowned London designer offers collections with eclectic influences, blending classic English with contemporary touches. Delicate prints and colourful pairings create interiors full of personality and relaxed elegance.
Nobilis 🇫🇷
Parisian reference house founded in 1928: prestigious exceptional fabrics, exclusive auteur wallcoverings, and impeccable finishes embodying French luxury. The absolute Parisian upholstery reference, Nobilis cultivates excellence with collections of refined inspiration. Its precious silks and figured velvets furnish the finest interiors, combining French tradition with creative modernity.
Nya Nordiska 🇩🇪
German textile editor with refined Scandinavian minimalism, founded in 1964 and honoured with more than 300 international design awards: clean lines, delicate transparencies, and natural materials. This Düsseldorf house cultivates contemporary Nordic aesthetics with Japanese influences. Its architectural, timeless fabrics embody Scandinavian design philosophy, prioritising functionality and pure beauty.
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Osborne & Little 🇬🇧
Creative British avant-garde since 1968: iconic bold prints, innovative creative textures, signature coordinates, and a free decorative spirit. A pioneer of contemporary textile design, this London brand revolutionises decorative codes with original creations. Its collections explore vibrant colours and graphic motifs, proposing a modern, uninhibited English style.
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Pierre Frey 🇫🇷
Iconic French house founded in 1935: cutting-edge contemporary creations, faithful heritage reissues, and exceptional Lyonnais textile know-how. A Parisian institution in upholstery textiles, Pierre Frey blends tradition and innovation across diverse collections. Its archive prints and contemporary creations embody French elegance—equipping historic châteaux and modern interiors with equal excellence.
Production: France (North) in EPV-labelled factories; Europe for specialised know-how
Ethical and environmental commitment: “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” label; safeguarding French textile heritage; acquisitions to preserve historic houses (Braquenié, Le Manach, Boussac).
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Romo 🇬🇧
Historic British pillar founded in 1902: generous colour–material libraries, solid technical performance, and carefully honed English timelessness. This London institution offers complete collections with perfect coordinates, cultivating accessible, durable British style. Its technical fabrics and sophisticated colours serve residential and commercial projects with proven reliability.
Rubelli 🇮🇹
Historic Venetian house founded in 1859—an absolute reference in Italian textiles and a global symbol of Milanese excellence: precious silks, figured velvets, and collaborations with leading international designers. This textile institution holds invaluable archives and maintains 31 state-of-the-art looms plus 3 eighteenth-century looms. Its creations furnish palaces, luxury yachts, and the most prestigious architectural projects worldwide.
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Sahco 🇩🇪
Prestigious German house founded in 1841 in Bamberg; a benchmark of contemporary textile luxury favoured by renowned architects worldwide: sophisticated fabrics, material innovations, and collaborations with celebrated designers. The institution cultivates fascination, quality, and immaculate taste with collections of striking contrasts. Its creations adorn palaces, yachts, film sets, and exceptional residences internationally.
Schumacher 🇺🇸
Legendary American institution since 1889: iconic historical prints, prestigious creative collaborations with famous designers, bold decorative flair, and New York heritage. This mythical house cultivates the American decorative spirit with collections of eclectic influences. Its exceptional archives and contemporary creations embody a refined, creative American lifestyle.
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Travers 🇺🇸
American brand of contemporary luxury from the Zimmer & Rohde group, founded in New York: sophisticated aesthetics, noble materials, and a refined colour palette for high-end interiors. This collection favours New York elegance with impeccably finished fabrics and subtle hues. Its creations blend American modernity and European know-how, offering premium textile solutions for prestige residential and contract projects.
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Veraseta 🇫🇷
French editor specialising in high-end upholstery silks and precious fabrics, labelled “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant”: refined weaves, sophisticated colours, and exceptional finishes. This house cultivates French textile excellence with collections of contemporary inspiration and traditional know-how. Its silks and noble fabrics target the most demanding decoration projects, combining luxury and authenticity.
Villa Nova 🇬🇧
The Romo group’s young and accessible brand: easy-care textures, fresh contemporary palettes, and practicality for modern family life. This democratic brand offers high-performance fabrics in on-trend colours, prioritising functionality and aesthetics. Its collections serve contemporary interiors seeking style and practicality, with complete coordinates and considered pricing.
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Zinc Textile 🇫🇷
Contemporary French aesthetics with discreet glamour: high-performance technical velvets, sophisticated textured semi-plains, and immaculate modern finishes. This Parisian brand cultivates luxurious minimalism with fabrics featuring subtle effects and refined colours. Its collections prioritise discreet elegance and technical quality, offering noble materials for refined contemporary interiors.
Zimmer & Rohde 🇩🇪
German group with a broad spectrum since 1896 (Z&R, Etamine, Travers…): exceptional weaving quality, measured European elegance, impeccable service, and recognised technical expertise. This textile institution cultivates German excellence with collections that are both technical and aesthetic. Its complementary brand network covers all segments of upholstery textiles with a qualitative, sustainable approach.
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