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Checkmate Checkerboard Velvet Fabric
£50.00
Unlock your creative potential with Fabric by the Metre from Love Frankie. Our best-selling velvets are now available by the metre, empowering you to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re reupholstering an ottoman, sewing custom cushions, or crafting a pair of curtains, the possibilities are endless.
Indulge in the sumptuously soft feel of our premium Checkmate checkerboard velvet, now available in six captivating colourways. Let your imagination soar as you transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary havens of beauty and comfort. Unleash your inner designer and start your next inspiring project today. With Fabric by the Metre, the only limit is your creativity.
Love Frankie’s Checkerboard Velvet is the retro revival your home deserves! Say goodbye to dull interiors and hello to a touch of 70s chic with our eye-catching checkerboard fabric. Available in 6 colourful hues you can get ready to immerse yourself in nostalgia with our exclusive checkerboard fabric, designed by Johanna Franks and printed on luxurious velvet.
PLEASE NOTE: Cut lengths of Fabric cannot be returned for a refund, please make sure you order a sample before purchasing by the metre.
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Unleash your creative passion with Fabric by the Metre from Love Frankie. Our luxurious velvets, now available by the metre, invite you to bring your wildest design dreams to life.
Whether you envision plush throw pillows, a stunning reupholstered ottoman, or elegant curtains, the possibilities are endless. Indulge in the sumptuously soft feel of our premium Checkmate checkerboard velvet fabric, available in a captivating range of six alluring colourways.
Apple Sours - Sage & Pickle Green
Liquorice - Black & Bone
Marmalade - Lemon & Clementine
Peach Fuzz - Peach & Indigo
Raspberry Ripple - Rose & Jam
Tutti Frutti - Pumpkin & Petal
CHECKMATE VELVET SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Soft Velvet 280gsm
Width: 135cm
Pattern Repeat: Each Checkerboard Box measures 5cm x 5cm.
Properties: Child Safe
Certification: OEKO-TEX Eco Passport Certified Ink (NEP 1902)
EN71-3:2019
Martindale: 140,000
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Wash on a delicate machine cycle at 30 °C / 85F. Delicate tumble cycle on a medium heat. Iron on a medium heat not using steam, ironing print side down for best results. Do not iron on top of other polyester fabrics, as the print may transfer. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Do not wring.
Shrinkage 2 - 5%.
Fire treatment available for larger orders upon request
Printed in England
Lampshade Specification
Lampshade Specifications
Every Love Frankie lampshade is handmade to order in our UK workshop. Here's everything you need to know about fittings, sizing, materials and bulbs before ordering.
LAMPSHADE FITTINGS
Our standard lampshades use a 39mm UK/EU ring fitting and include a reducer ring for 29mm fittings, making them suitable for most standard UK and European lamps and flex sets.
For most designs, you can choose:
Lamp: the ring fitting sits approximately 4cm up from the bottom of the shade.
Ceiling Pendant: the ring fitting sits approximately 4cm down from the top of the shade.
Using an arc floor lamp? Choose the Ceiling Pendant option so the fitting sits at the top.
American harp and lampshade carrier fittings are available on selected designs by request. Please contact us before ordering if you need a specialist fitting.
Please note: Lamp bases, flexes and fittings shown in our photography are for styling purposes and are not included unless specifically stated.
LAMPSHADE SIZING
Our lampshade dimensions are shown in both centimetres and inches.
Use the size and proportion guide shown in the product images to compare the different sizes and find the right proportions for your lamp or space.
Still unsure? Get in touch and we'll happily help you choose.
FABRIC & WALLPAPER SAMPLES
Colours, textures and tones can vary between screens, so we recommend ordering a sample if you're trying to match a particular colour or interior scheme.
You can order up to five free fabric or wallpaper samples, with postage charged separately. Simply look out for the Yellow ORDER FABRIC SAMPLE button on all your favourite shades.
View our Fabric Sample Service →
METALLIC FOIL LININGS
Our gold and copper foil lined lampshades are constructed using three layers: metallic foil, lampshade PVC and your chosen outer fabric or wallpaper.
The opaque construction prevents light passing through the sides of the shade. Instead, light reflects from the metallic interior, creating a beautifully warm, directional glow from the top and bottom.
Larger lampshades have wider openings and will naturally allow more light into the room.
FRINGED LAMPSHADES
Our fringes are available in different lengths depending on the design.
The dimensions shown for the lampshade itself do not include the fringe, so please check the individual product details before ordering.
BULBS
We recommend using LED bulbs with our lampshades.
The correct bulb type and maximum wattage will depend on your lamp base or ceiling fitting, so always check the manufacturer's instructions.
Our lampshade ring fitting does not determine which bulb you need. The bulb is determined by the lamp holder or flex set you're using.
For more help with sizing, fittings, bespoke lampshades and ordering, visit our Love Frankie FAQs.
DELIVERY & LEAD TIMES
Every Love Frankie lampshade is handmade to order in our UK workshop. Our production time varies throughout the year, so please check the banner at the top of the website for our current lampshade lead time.
Need your order for a particular date? Get in touch before ordering and we'll always let you know what's possible.
All other in-stock items are usually dispatched within 3–5 working days, unless otherwise stated on the product page.
GB Mainland Delivery: £5.95
Small Item Delivery: from £2.95
FREE GB Mainland Delivery: on orders over £100
International delivery is available, with shipping estimated according to your destination and order size.
Once your order has been dispatched, we'll send tracking information where available.
For international shipping, delivery charges, returns and full delivery information, please see our Delivery & Returns page.
Returns
We hope you love your Love Frankie order, but if something isn't quite right, standard products purchased through our website can normally be returned.
Please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to let us know you'd like to make a return.
Our standard online lampshades can be returned, even though they're handmade to order. However, bespoke, personalised or specially commissioned items cannot normally be returned unless faulty.
Return postage is the responsibility of the customer unless your item is faulty or damaged.
For full returns information and instructions, please see our Delivery & Returns page.
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