Bouclé fabric appears to be the fabric everyone loves in 2021. It is on trend and everywhere. I think we were trendy before bouclé became trendy as its a fabric we've been using for years. We love the texture and range of colours which are available.
In the late 1940s, Florence Knoll requested that Eero Saarinen design a chair that she could “really curl up in,” she likely didn’t realize the industrial designer would interpret her description down to the upholstery fabric too. The result of her request, Saarinen’s Womb Chair, premiered in 1948 in Knoll's Classic Bouclé, a nubby textile made from a yarn of, fittingly, curled yarns.
Derived from the French word meaning “curled” or “ringed,” bouclé can refer to a yarn, made from a series of looped yarns, or the fabric made from it. Wool is the most common yarn to undergo the technique, though cotton, linen, and silk have also been used for achieving the fabric’s textured hand. In the decade following Saarinen’s curled-up release, bouclé fabrics spread cross-category, becoming a staple of fashion couture houses (Chanel among the most notable) and of mid century furniture designers.
As people spend more time at home, warm and inviting décor is essential. People are looking to turn their homes into a comfortable haven, and a fabric that's akin to your favourite cosy jumper is the perfect way to get that feel from your sofa or chairs.
We have a range of bouclé fabrics from soft Merino wool to made made. A range of stunning colours are available to suit your home décor. 