Although the majority of the time that I spend looking through fabric websites I feel dazed and confused by the categories or the numbering systems, it usually pays off in the end. For designers who feel the same, I think we’d all agree it’s a complex system. But to find a fun design that shares a flurry of history and poise that changes slightly from one color scheme to the next, it all pays off. With that, I introduce the Neoclassical Collection – 8486a and 8486e – by Stroheim.

8486 NeoClassical Collection. Manufactured by Stroheim.

Draw in Passersby With the Shabby Chic Style of the 8486 Neoclassical Collection by Stroheim.

With a vertical repeat of 36 inches (91.44 cm) and an overall width of 56 inches, the Neoclassical Collection shows off a funky rectangular pattern. From a distance it appears to be contemporary, but only upon drawing oneself into the design of this textile we see the details. Ovals and several sizes of rectangles contain depictions of old-fashioned people and still objects – like potted plants, for instance – that truly bring this fashionable fabric to life.

Made using 100% cotton in Peru, the Neoclassical Collection fabrics can be treated to be flame retardant. Since the different color combinations come without a finish or a backing to ensure its versatility in the interior space, it can meet every need that a designer might have for this fine quality cotton print.

In the wide variety of coloring available, the Stroheim textile design of Neoclassical 8486 is a shoe-in for shabby chic parlor areas, or any other space that seeks to draw in the eyes of passersby for a closer look.

About the Manufacturer: For a remarkable 140 years, Stroheim has been designing fabrics, wallcoverings and trimmings that reinvent the interior space. Initially created by Julius Stroheim in 1865, the company was recently purchased by Fabricut Inc. in 2010, boasting a powerful position as one of their six high quality brands to offer goods to the interior decorating market.