Zimmer + Rohde Fabrics
Some fabrics shout but Zimmer + Rohde does the opposite. It is a German house, family-run since 1899, and its whole reputation rests on the kind of quiet, precise luxury that a good designer clocks straight away and a passer-by does not. Studio 198 is a Ā source for Zimmer + Rohde fabrics, the upholstery and drapery that anchor a room without ever asking for attention. If your scheme is about restraint and quality rather than a loud print, this is where it comes from.
The Quiet Luxury of a German Textile House
The house was founded in Frankfurt in 1899 and has stayed in the family for four generations, which tells you something about how it works: slowly, carefully, and to a standard that does not slip. It sits just outside Frankfurt, in Oberursel, and designs everything in-house before working with the best weaving mills and printers in the world. Zimmer + Rohde is also the parent of a small group of sister brands, among them the Italian Ardecora, the French Etamine and the British Hodsoll McKenzie, so between them the range runs from opulent to understated. The Zimmer + Rohde line itself is the German one: measured, modern, and expensive in a way you feel more than see. It is the kind of cloth that makes a plain scheme look considered rather than bare.
Zimmer + Rohde Upholstery Fabric
On furniture, Zimmer + Rohde is a quiet workhorse. The upholstery range covers deep silk velvets, dense wools and fine jacquards, the sort of cloth that makes a sofa or an armchair feel solid and expensive under the hand. The silk velvets are the standout: heavy, soft, and full of colour that shifts with the light. On performance, ask for the Martindale rub count for the specific fabric, because the range spans decorative through to hard-wearing. For hotels and public spaces, look to the contract division, which supplies flame-retardant cloth rated to Crib 5 (BS 5852).
Zimmer + Rohde Curtain & Drapery Fabric
For curtain fabrics, the range turns to silk, linen and sheers. Zimmer + Rohde curtain fabric hangs beautifully in fine-printed silks, crisp and slubby linens, and delicate voiles that filter light without killing it. The silks are luminous and worth the care they need: like all silk they fade in strong sun, so line long curtains and keep them out of hard light. For big windows, the wide-width sheers let you run a clean, seamless drop from ceiling to floor. Whatever the window, these are curtains that look tailored rather than simply hung.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zimmer + Rohde known for?
Quiet, precise German luxury. It has been family-run since 1899, and it is known for beautifully made upholstery and curtain fabrics in restrained, timeless designs, silk velvets especially. It is the choice when a scheme is about quality and restraint rather than a loud pattern.
Is Zimmer + Rohde suitable for high-traffic or commercial projects?
Yes, through its contract division. Specify a hard-wearing weave with a high Martindale for seating, and the flame-retardant contract cloth where fire rules apply, such as Crib 5 (BS 5852). We can supply the technical and fire data for any fabric.
What is the difference between Zimmer + Rohde and its sister brands?
They are all part of the same German group, but each has its own character. Zimmer + Rohde is the timeless, understated German line. Ardecora leans Italian and opulent, Etamine is French and colourful, Hodsoll McKenzie is British and natural. Same quality, different accents, so you can pull a whole scheme from one stable.
Are Zimmer + Rohde fabrics suitable for modern and traditional interiors?
Both, which is the point of the brand. The designs are deliberately timeless, so a Zimmer + Rohde velvet or weave sits as easily in a clean modern room as a classic one. Restraint is what makes it flexible.
Bring Zimmer + Rohde Into Your Scheme with Studio 198
Browse the Zimmer + Rohde collection online, or bring us the project. We send memo samples so you can feel the weight and see the colour in your own light, run trade accounts for designers and specifiers, and handle bulk orders for larger developments. For contract work we will confirm the Martindale and the fire rating on any cloth. Tell us the piece or the window, and we will match you to the right fabric.
