Zoffany Fabrics
Zoffany fabrics are British luxury at its richest. Deep velvets, hand-embellished embroideries, lustrous wool satins and painterly prints, all drawn from a remarkable archive and made to feel like heirlooms. Studio 198 supplies Zoffany fabrics to the UK, the USA and worldwide, for upholstery and curtains, by the yard or the metre. If a scheme calls for real depth, provenance and quiet opulence, this is where the cloth comes from.
The Zoffany Story
Zoffany began with a discovery. During the restoration of Temple Newsam, a Jacobean estate in England dating back to 1520, restorers uncovered fragments of old woven silks and wallcoverings. One of them, Humphrey Boyle, catalogued and restored them, and that archive became the foundation of the brand. The founding idea, make antiques for the future, still runs through the fabrics today. Part of Sanderson Design Group, Zoffany is known the world over for opulent, historically-rich cloth, with iconic designs like Pomegranate Velvet and Chintz tracing right back to that first archive.
Zoffany Upholstery Fabric
On furniture, Zoffany upholstery fabric brings real richness to a chair, a sofa or a headboard. The range runs from decorative velvets and hand-embellished embroideries to wool satins and structured weaves, in the deep, sophisticated palettes the brand is known for. Ask for the Martindale rub count on the specific cloth, and for contract and hospitality work confirm the fire rating, Crib 5 (BS 5852) for a UK project or the equivalent for a US one. It is upholstery cloth with real presence and real pedigree.
Zoffany Curtain and Drapery Fabric
At the window, Zoffany's silks, prints and weaves come into their own. Whether you call them curtains or drapery, they hang with a rich, fluid weight and dress a window with depth rather than just pattern. The silks in particular are luminous, though like all silk they fade in strong sun, so line long curtains and keep them out of hard light. Fabrics are available by the yard or the metre, so it works whichever side of the Atlantic your project is on.
Zoffany x Michael S. Smith
For US projects especially, Zoffany's collaboration with the American designer Michael S. Smith is worth knowing. Smith, known for elegant, liveable American interiors, has worked with Zoffany on collections that pair the brand's archival richness with a relaxed, contemporary ease. It is a natural meeting of English heritage and American style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zoffany part of Sanderson?
Yes. Zoffany is one of the brands within Sanderson Design Group, the British group that also includes Sanderson and Morris & Co. It keeps its own distinct, opulent identity while sharing the group's design heritage and UK manufacturing.
Do you ship Zoffany fabric to the UK, USA and worldwide?
Yes. Studio 198 supplies Zoffany fabric across the UK, the USA and worldwide, and it can be ordered by the yard or the metre. Order samples to check the colour and hand, and we can arrange delivery for a single length or a full project wherever you are.
Is Zoffany fabric durable enough for upholstery and busy rooms?
Yes, with the right cloth. The velvets and heavier weaves take real use; check the Martindale figure and, for contract work, the fire rating (Crib 5 / BS 5852 in the UK, or the US equivalent). For a hard-working sofa, choose a weave or a dense velvet over a delicate silk, and we will confirm the durability for your setting.
Is Zoffany fabric suitable for modern as well as traditional interiors?
Both. The grand archival designs suit a classic or period room, while Zoffany's plainer velvets, weaves and cleaner modern colourways sit well in a contemporary scheme. One rich Zoffany fabric can anchor an otherwise pared-back room.
Bring Zoffany Fabrics Into Your Scheme with Studio 198
Browse the Zoffany fabric collection online, or tell us about the project. We ship to the UK, the USA and worldwide, run trade accounts for designers and specifiers, and send samples so you can see the colour in your own light. Fabrics are available by the yard or the metre. Tell us the piece or the window, and we will get the right Zoffany fabric to you.
