Please help us choose a color for our Hvidt sofa set  

We have a 1950s France & Son Danish sofa set that we'd like to reupholster in a color and fabric that matches that era. Novices to interior decoration, we'd like to ask for advice!

We thought of the Kvadrat Tonica fabric, all wool, in either red or a cream (see photos).

Cream: this is a neutral color and complements the teak frame and might brighten the (dark) room. The problem is that it may be too close to the color of the rug. Is that a problem? (And it might get dirty quicker).

Red: we thought this was a nice hue (with small flecks of black), and might warm up the room. But is it too intense for a large surface area? Do either of these colors fit the design/time?

Any advice appreciated -- or else suggestions of other fabrics/colors!

Thank you!

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