Fabric & Wallcovering

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2005 12:00:00 AM

Pindler & Pindler

Known for giving its collections names that evoke Gilded Age opulence (Newport Mansions, Far Pavilions, Hearst Castles), with Striscia this manufacturer veered from that theme with a sophisticated, decidedly modern configuration and palette. Colors and textures alternate to create double the visual interest; all six colorways in the polyester-cotton weave are Teflon-finished for durability. 11910 Poindexter Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021; 800-669-6002; pindler.com. circle 376

P. Kaufman

No bells or whistles here; just clean, graphic designs rendered in pleasing combinations of black, red, and ecru. All four patterns in the Whimsy collection—LUS June Flower, LUS Stanwick, BAT Ball Park Bubbles, and LUS Diego Stripe—are printed on 100 percent polyester, but various other base cloths are available on request. 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-292-2200. circle 377

Innovations

To complement its already popular line of wall coverings, this manufacturer's textiles division showcases everything from heavy Belgian-style linens and coarse plant-fiber weaves to soft, pliant, hand-dyed suedes like these in the Luxe Suede collection, which uses recycled polyester that re-creates the feel of lambskin. Offered in 11 new colors. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-807-6300; innovationsusa.com. circle 382

Kinnasand

From Germany's premier producer of textiles for home design comes Kendo, Shino, and Zig Zag. The three graphic prints woven in cotton-polyester blends are suitable for drapery and upholstery. Danziger Strasse 6, D-26655 Westerstede, Germany; 49-4488-5160; kinnasand.de. circle 378

Peter Fasano

For more than 25 years, Peter Fasano has been silk-screening his quirky, sometimes ethereally beautiful designs by hand in his Great Barrington, Massachusetts, studio. His latest accomplishment, the Tuscan Collection, is a polyester-cotton blend available in 14 colorways, including customs. Through John Rosselli & Associates, 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-593-2060; peterfasano.com. circle 381

Garrett Leather

These premium bull hides are vegetable- and chromium-tanned to produce a luxurious, tight-grain finish, and then heat-rolled and vacuum-dried to create a high, almost metallic sheen. With wear, Luxianna's finish will gradually exhibit a more tonal, vintage quality. Available in ten colorways. 1360 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213; 800-342-7738; garrettleather.com. circle 380

Textile Arts

From a long-revered Finnish mainstay comes a new pattern from designer Nora Fleming. Hevoskastanja, a graphic floral print in cotton, executed in a springtime-ready combination of black, white, and olive green, is overlaid for textural interest but is still simple, pure, and cheery in the tradition of all Marimekko prints. P.O. Box 3151, Sag Harbor, NY 11963; 888-343-7285; txtlart.com. circle 379

Silver State

This manufacturer is launching its Crypton Frontiers collection in a big way. More than 83 new patterns, weaves, colorways, and designs are executed in blends of cotton, rayon, and polyester and then Crypton-coated to make them fully stain- and bacteria-resistant and moisture-repellent (even those cozy-looking chenilles). 1010 West 2610 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119; 800-453-5777; silverstatetextiles.com. circle 383

Maharam

Gradual is an upholstery textile with a pattern of broken cubes on a solid ground that progress in changing density across the fabric's width. This motif allows designers to alter the depth of field and create a sense of movement across a surface as small as a single dining room chair seat. It's available in five color combinations. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com. circle 387

Giati

The new Currents collection comprises some 59 weaves and designs, including soft florals, stripes, flag themes, and elegant solids (chenilles among them). All are woven with solution-dyed acrylic and are guaranteed for three years to resist fading, splitting, peeling, cracking, and even mildew. Perfect for

indoors or out. 614 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-965-6535; giati.com. circle 386

Le Studio Anthost

Astrid de Saint Anthost left the fashion world of Paris to try her hand at textile design in Astoria, Queens, and in no time developed a white-hot reputation. Her latest creation, Grisbouillis, is, like most of her designs, available in seven colors on all seven weaves she offers, including velvet, leather, cotton, linen, and even silk. 21-79A 24th Street, Astoria, NY 11105; 718-267-8907; lestudioanthost.com. circle 384

Soliloquy

A new entry in the Wiener Werkstätte collection, Minuet boasts a rigorous, starkly geometric repeating pattern that is an updated "translation" of an archive design by Carl Witzmann from 1908. This cotton-viscose blend is available in three colorways: Wedgewood, Shellac, and Kirsch. 3439 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Suite 344, Portland, OR 97232; 503-242-1099; soliloquytex.com. circle 385

Architex

Bright color combinations and whimsical patterns—a full 33 of them—make up the five debuting entries in the New Crypton Introductions. Like all the manufacturer's fabrics, these are water-, moisture-, mildew-, and stain-resistant Crypton, which makes them suitable for upholstery in high-use hot spots. 3333 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062; 800-621-0827; architex-ljh.com. circle 388

Galbraith & Paul

Liz Galbraith's Philadelphia textiles and lighting studio has taken off in recent years; Ovals, her latest design, aptly demonstrates why. A delicate hand-block print with a repeat of organic circles and ovals in contrasting colors, it's available printed on shantung silk, cotton, rayon-velvet, or linen (as are all her patterns). 116 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127; 215-508-0800; galbraithandpaul.com. circle 393

Arc Com

One hundred percent polyester-Crypton has never looked as pretty as it does in Glenn Peckman's Woven Crypton Collection. Royal Garden is a rich, feminine, altogether sumptuous floral offered in eight colors. Its ability to withstand up to 75,000 double rubs makes it suitable for contract and hospitality use. 33 Ramland Road South, Orangeburg, NY 10962; 800-223-5466; arc-com.com. circle 392

Spinneybeck

As rich in tone and character as the light-saturated, seaside corner of Tuscany after which it's named, the Maremma collection of textured suedes is available in 17 colorways. The hides, which measure approximately 20 square feet on average, are treated with water and stain repellents during the tanning process for added durability. 425 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville, NY 14068; 800-482-7777; spinneybeck.com. circle 389

Pallas

An elegant, winding vine pattern and rich colors impart the feel of meticulously embroidered silk—but Vineyard is actually a tough, built-to-last polyester-viscose blend in six of-the-moment colors. Designer Lori Weitzner cleverly ran a dupioni yarn through the fabric's ground to create a rich contrast. P.O. Box 8100, Green Bay, WI 54308; 800-472-5527; pallastextiles.com. circle 390

Liora Manné

Fashion and accessories designer Liora Manné produces her home textiles collection in extra-wide 84-inch rolls. Big Swirls, like her other fabrics, is made by a process of hand-layering custom-dyed 100 percent acrylic fibers and fusing them together with felting needles. The natural latex finish adds durability. 91 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-965-0302; lioramanne.com. circle 391

Cortina

It's safe to say that a hair-on leather like Laser Cavallo makes a statement. The patented laser process has resulted in an utterly new incised design that layers refinement on the rugged elegance of hide to create a singular effect. The six patterns are available in a Tan-Ivy design combination and in Terrain, a simpler dark brown pattern. 45 West 25th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10010; 212-463-0645; cortinaleathers.com. circle 394

Stacy Garcia

The Philly collection's colorways—Espresso, Fern, Hyacinth, and Woodland—reflect the soft earth and floral motifs in which the designs are executed. The Crypton-coating process that tops these cotton–recycled polyester blends ensures that they'll last much longer than their counterparts in nature. 504 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet, NY 10954; 845-426-0756; stacygarciainc.com. circle 395

Pollack

Seventeen years ago, Mark Pollack launched his first fabric collection, which now comprises more than 1,800 designs and weaves. Regatta and the reversible Lumina (cotton-polyester and cotton-wool blends, respectively) continue his tradition of supple and elegant designs for drapes and upholstery. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com. circle 396

Rodolph

This California-based manufacturer's newest offering is the silk Celebration. It features sunbursts and explosions and is available in four rich colorways including Spring Mist and Desert Bloom. 1608 Redwood Hill Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404; 707-541-0220. circle 399

Laura Lienhard

Inspired by—what else?—the blurry beauty of falling rain, cotton-poly-blend Rain-stripe, in four colors, and Rain-solid, in ecru and gray, are both suitable for upholstery and drapery and come in a series of colorways, some of which are enhanced with a printed layer of pearlescent rain, giving the fabric added dimension and elegance. Through Thomas Lavin, 8935 Beverly Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048; 310-278-2456; lauralienhard.com. circle 397

Donghia

Victoria, a cotton jacquard–rayon weave, is rich and luminous, subtly but supremely elegant in its stylization of a paisley motif and evocative of antique textiles of both Old World Europe and the Far East. Fifty-four inches wide and available in six rich colorways. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 398

Yoma

Earth-friendly and delicious, delicate-looking Fraiche is available in eight colors. It was inspired by a Japanese silk kimono motif (but don't be fooled; the 100 percent recycled-polyester weave withstands 100,000 rubs with nary a sign of wear). 580 Broadway, Suite 1209, New York, NY 10012; 212-431-4794; yoma.com. circle 400

Paul Brayton

Sorbet—part of the new Crypton-woven Garden Party collection—is a high-performance polyester-rayon blend that makes short work of excess moisture, stains, and mildew, making it the perfect choice for a healthcare, hospitality, or contract venue. All this durable versatility comes in adorable spot patterns in eight delicious colorways. 518 Old Thomasville Road, High Point, NC 27260; 800-882-4720; paulbraytondesigns.com. circle 401

Old World Weavers

Now a division of Stark Carpets, this manufacturer produces textiles that are true to the company's name. Case in point: wool-linen Siobhan, a sumptuous, multi-tone damask that recalls the rich tones and textures of 19th-century designs (but which looks eminently at home in 21st-century interiors). The two colorways are guaranteed to fit into any space. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10022; 212-355-7186; old-world-weavers.com. circle 405

Brentano

The small-dot-pattern Caravan and Whirlwind—a graphic floral—are each available in nine complementary colorways. The cotton-polyester blends are Crypton-finished for serious durability and pass a rigorous wear test (more than 100,000 double rubs)—but still come out looking demurely pretty. They both measure 54 inches across. 1451 Paddock Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062; 800-338-7210; brentanofabrics.com. circle 402

Henry Calvin

Cosmos, an elegant yet primitive print on a cotton-polyester blend, is a compelling pattern of big and small concentric circles; it complements Infinity, a striated and pleasingly textural counter note. Both are available in six colorways. 2046 Lars Way, Medford, OR 97501; 888-732-1996; henrycalvin.com. circle 403

Knoll

Between its quietly elegant color palette (and 12 colorways), its small-scale design, and its hardy construction (51 percent Olefin, 49 percent recycled polyester), Stacks is equally practical for contract, residential, and corporate spaces. 76 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011; 212-343-4000; knolltextiles.com. circle 404

Bernhardt

New Preston, designed by Teri Figliuzzi, is inspired by the small town of the same name in Connecticut—a timeless American scene, surrounded by rich foliage and natural beauty. Space-dyed novelty yarn is woven throughout the cotton-poly-viscose blend to give the illusion of a silk sheen. Available in eight colors. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645; 828-758-9811; bernhardttextiles.com. circle 406

Duralee

Complementary geometric patterns and contrasting color combinations add life and vigor to this follow-up to the first Transitions collection. Transitions Volume II features pocket weaves, washed finishes, and no shortage of stylization. The four color books comprise more than 200 individual selections. Shown, from the Aquamarine book, are Swirl and 14160-56, a complementary abstract pattern inspired by Moorish tiles. 1775 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706; 800-275-3872; duralee.com. circle 407

Designtex

The fabrics in the Prism hospitality collection are embossed vinyl with 100 percent polyester backing, a protective urethane topcoat, and anti-microbial properties, making them an excellent option for healthcare environments—but its sophisticated texture and rich palette of 13 colorways (several of them true metallics) mean they also work like a charm when five-star luxury is called for. 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540; designtex.com. circle 411

John Boyd

Dense-woven horsehair fabrics provide the durability that much-used chairs and sofas require. This manufacturer has been creating fabrics in the same fashion for more than 100 years. The longstanding quality and the timeless appeal of the designs make them ideal for restoring and recovering antiques, as well as for lending an air of burnished tradition to any interior. Higher Flax Mills, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7DY, England; 44-196-335-0451; johnboydtextiles.co.uk. circle 408

Carnegie

Four new additions to the popular Philosophy collection for the healthcare market, Bamboo Path, Sound Track, Block Party, and Water Garden are graphic designs executed in 17 sorbet and pastel colorways. Each possesses a soft bi-tonality that suggests watercolors (all four are designed to promote psychological wellness). Woven of 100 percent Avora FR polyester. 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 800-727-6770; carnegiefabrics.com. circle 409

Joseph Nobel

This designer's aesthetic of understated cool has landed his fabrics in swank restaurants nationwide (and, more recently, at the Grove hotel, just outside London). His latest offering is Athlete, an ingenious microfiber fabric with the look and feel of suede that drapes like a much heavier weave. The material is 100 percent polyester and is offered in 10 oh-so-chic hues. 2025 Irving Road, Dallas, TX 75207; 214-741-8100; josephnoble.com. circle 410

Anzea

Each of this manufacturer's fabrics is commissioned to a different designer, resulting in a collection that has a remarkable level of design excellence. Anzea adds durable fibers and weaves that result in fabrics with the strength and resilience to satisfy contract and hospitality demands. The striated jacquard Twists and Turns, designed by Carol Thomas, is a prime example: a delicate, embossed vine pattern in 10 subtle colorways with a superhero-strong Crypton finish. 901 Foch Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107; 817-336-2310, x12; anzea.com. circle 412

Edelman

The mouthwatering tones of saffron, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon—specifically as seen in the open markets of Istanbul—inspired the manufacturer's design team to create the Spice Market Collection, a thrilling line of opulent and deeply saturated aniline-dyed full-grain leathers. The eight earth tones are joined by light, frothy aquamarines and greens, and even a rich blue inspired by Ottoman tiles. 80 Picket District Road, New Milford, CT 06776; 860-350-9600; edelmanleather.com. circle 413

Sina Pearson

This designer may be known for celebrating the traditions of Africa, Japan, and other far-flung lands, but her Patio Stripe in 11 colors is all-American. Part of the Fun in the Sun collection, it's executed in 100 percent Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic, meaning that when it comes to lasting through rain, sun, stains, and mildew, this cheery pattern is also all business. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com. circle 416

Gilford

The flame-resistant Seclusions cubicle fabric is available in five patterns. Polyester gives it high resistance to wear and tear as well, and the greens, blues, and deep saffron yellows give it visual appeal for years to come. 3001 Hamburg Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130; 800-852-5454; gilford.com. circle 414

Création Baumann

Bonadea, a polyester-cotton floral, uses a matelassé technique that renders contrasts more vivid by adding dimensionality. The combination of matte and gloss threads heightens the effect. Bonadea is available in 10 boldly contrasting colorways and measures 54 inches wide. 114 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 516-764-7431; creationbaumann.com. circle 415

Maya Romanoff

From a design stalwart, a new way to glamorize walls. Genuine shell is hand-laid onto tiles measuring one by two feet; when the tiles themselves are laid, the seams, which are deliberately offset, blend and lose prominence, so the effect is one of continuous luster. Mother of Pearl is easy to clean and also available in Natural Gold and white. 1730 West Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60626; 773-465-6909; mayaromanoff.com. circle 417

Circa

First introduced as a piece of art commissioned by decorator-to-the-stars Phyllis Morris, this retro-chic image was recently discovered by Morris's daughter, Jamie Adler; the repeating pattern only adds to its iconic appeal (each face is 29 inches wide by 35 inches high). Superstar is available in vinyl and laminated heavyweight paper versions. 655 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310-289-6868; circafurniture.com. circle 422

Luxe Surfaces

Hospitality-design luminary Patty Madden brings her worldly sensibility to wall coverings; her Spline Collection takes inspiration from the marble-work on some of New York's most illustrious edifices. Laser technology accounts for the precision engraving of the designs—clear lines and modern colors round out the appeal. 10024 Maumelle Boulevard, North Little Rock, AR 72113; 214-742-1000; luxesurfaces.com. circle 418

Designtex

Don't let the delicately glimmering metallic filament and ethereal beauty of these weaves fool you; they're high-performance. Both Riverstone and Igneous have olefin faces and are backed with polyester and acrylic. Both patterns are offered in seven colorways, including an ultra-contemporary beige named Biscuit. 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540; dtex.com. circle 419

Knoll

The art of subtle tonal and textural harmonies has been mastered with the Screenplay collection's Adaptation and Aperture. The two sturdy vinyl weaves use wider flat-tape yarns and have a bulkier construction that evokes architectural metal grid work. Yarns are woven flat, which gives the finished product luster. 1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041; 800-343-5665; knoll.com. circle 420

Stark

The distinguished tradition of damask, writ big and bold with Cotillion Strie Damask and Cotillion Damask. The oversized prints are hand-screened and span a full 79-inch repeat; choose between the striated version, in which four pigments mix in matte and lustrous finishes, or a plain matte version available in six colorways. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-752-9000; starkcarpet.com. circle 421

Versa

The Type II vinyl construction of Bruce Foster's Bayboro boasts subtle gradations of tone that suggest a natural weave and warm complementary colors that evoke earth and nature. It's subtle, yes, but also durable and easy to clean. A lighter-weight version, Type I, is also offered. 4700 Robards Lane, Louisville, KY 40218; 502-458-2614; versawallcovering.com. circle 423

Graham & Brown

If the kids are itching to scribble on the walls, why not impose a little structure on their art? Created by British artists Craig Wood and Chris Taylor, the paper-and-vinyl-blend Frames brings interactive fun to children's interiors (and—who knows?—maybe a bit of whimsy to grownup ones, too). 3 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 800-554-0887. circle 424

Twenty2

From Brooklyn's dynamic natural-fibers duo, Grasscloth adds subtle texture and interest on its own, or can serve as the ground for custom prints. It comes in aqueous and earth tones: Blanche, Cacao, Chanterelle, Chlorophyll, Grenadine, Natural, and Neptune. 60 Montague Street, Number 6C, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 888-222-3036; shoptwenty2.com. circle 425

Paul Montgomery

Hand-painted, paper-backed silk panels (each 36 inches wide), created exclusively for this manufacturer in China, feature a repeating pattern of bamboo lattice, and an always different mélange of birds, insects, and flora. Bamboo and Birds is available in custom designs, paper types, colors, and ground tones. P.O. Box 976, Churchville, VA 24421; 540-337-6600; paulmontgomery.com. circle 426

Wolf Gordon

Here's proof that glamour can be tough as nails. Permawall HP comprises 12 additions to the manufacturer's line of polyolefin woven designs; they're tear-, mildew-, and stain-resistant, but you'd never know it gazing at the sparkling, shimmering horizontal weaves and bouclés that look straight-from-nature. Cary Grant was artist Kari Pei's inspiration, and each design is named after one of his films. 33-00 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 800-347-0550; wolf-gordon.com. circle 427