Fabric + wall covering
-- Interior Design, 10/31/2002 12:00:00 AM
Fabric & Wallcovering, page 1
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The irregular circular shapes of High Life bring to mind midcentury modern motifs crossed with microscopic discoveries. This viscose-polyester blend comes in five happening colorways: Blue Lagoon, Bloody Mary, Purple Passion, Salty Dog, and Martini. 2046 Lars Way, Medford, OR 97501; 888-732-1996.

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| Carnegie
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Ancient inspiration gave rise to the company's two latest fabrics, which speak not only to the past but also to the present. Sanscrit translates the early Indian and Hindi language into an intricate small-scale pattern. Abstracted botanical shapes inform Fossil, a rayon-wool blend available in seven colors. 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 516-678-6770.

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| Fonthill
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Ventana is a bold geometric enhanced by a quilted effect. Made of cotton, olefin, and rayon, it comes in neutral colors, such as biscuit and sandstone, as well as rich hues of curry and coral. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-755-6700.

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| Knoll Textiles
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Piazza is a durable solid made of a bouclé yarn with a refined texture and soft hand. Thirteen colors available. 105 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013; 800-343-5665.

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| Pollack
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For a fabric called Tranquility, there's a lot of drama in this lustrous silk-and-wool selection. A vibrant gemstone palette sets the stage for a distinctive geometric pattern of hexagons inscribed in circles. Available in six reversible colorways. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-1218.

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Designed by Hazel Siegel, Glimmer looks like a fabulous foil wrapping paper-but it's sturdy enough for contract use. Available in 15 metallic colors, among them copper, gold, and black patent. 580 Broadway, Suite 305, New York, NY 10012; 212-343-9858.

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| Designtex Group
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The Logos collection of fabrics for health care came about as a collaboration between Designtex, designer Barbara Crisp, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. Many of the fabrics capture the serene colors and flora of the desert. 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540.

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| Brunschwig & Fils
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Exotic without being outré, Les Touches is an animal print with enormous appeal-couturier Geoffrey Beene once enveloped an entire room with it. This fall marks the third time Les Touches has made an appearance in the collection. In its most recent incarnation, the pattern has been printed on a sturdy cotton available in four colors. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-838-7878.

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| Boussac Fadini
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For a tweed that doesn't evoke pipe smoke and leather elbow patches, consider Oscar, a fresh cotton-viscose blend. Available in nine vibrant colorways. 47-00 33rd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101; 866-268-7722.

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