Expressionism in Motion: Painterly Upholstery Fabric That Transforms Interiors
In the early 20th century, a revolution was stirring on canvas. Expressionist artists — from Kandinsky to Kirchner — rejected realism and embraced raw, emotional truth. Their brushstrokes spoke in colour, movement, and intensity. Theirs was a world of heightened feeling, where interior landscapes reflected inner states. It’s this visceral, powerful aesthetic that inspired our newest textile offering: the Expressionism Upholstery Fabric Collection.
This painterly series translates the energy and dynamism of Expressionist art into bold textile form. Every design pulses with motion — whirling colour, diffused shapes, and impressionistic layering that feels alive in the room. Swathes of orange clash with forest green. Vivid brushstrokes dissolve into misty light. And beneath it all: a linen-blend basecloth with depth, texture, and durability that grounds the visual drama.
Suitable for both curtains and blinds, as well as upholstery, this collection is as practical as it is poetic. The fabric’s fluid surface and scenic compositions work beautifully across larger areas — a statement armchair, draped curtains, even room-dividing panels. Each metre invites storytelling, just as the Expressionists once did with paint.
We’ve already seen designers pair Expressionism No.9 with natural timber, offsetting its intensity with organic calm. Expressionism No.3, meanwhile, sings in softer rooms — moody greens, layered neutrals, soft abstract forms like the afterglow of memory.
If you’re looking for bold upholstery fabric that captures both emotion and movement, this is a collection designed to stir the senses — and the space around you. You can explore the full range now in our Expressionism Upholstery Fabric Collection, or browse our Green Upholstery Fabrics for more painterly depth.
To see how this scenic approach compares to our surrealist textiles, don’t miss the Figueres Upholstery Fabric Collection — another journey into art-led design, where every fabric feels like a dream rendered in stitch.
And if you’re unsure whether these designs are right for curtains or upholstery, our guide “Can I Use Your Fabrics for Curtains and Blinds?” answers exactly that — covering drape, durability, and design impact.
We believe good fabric should do more than cover a cushion. It should speak — of art, of feeling, of individuality. This collection does just that.
