Taking the exact proportion and structural quality of the Broad Stripe, each b...Taking the exact proportion and structural quality of the Broad Stripe, each band in this more complex version comprises 42 ‘pin stripes,’ creating a sharper, more contemporary look that appeals at first glance and offers more on closer inspection....more
The original wallpaper that inspired this design, found at a property in Carli...The original wallpaper that inspired this design, found at a property in Carlisle Street in Soho, London, is actually a much more complex pattern than the design we have extracted from it. By removing the solid stripes and extraneous leaf trail, we are...more
Unlike most of the source material for LittleGreene wallpapers, this design i...Unlike most of the source material for Little Greene wallpapers, this design is not drawn from a conventional pattern but rather is a reinterpretation of a fine illustrative painting from the mid-20th century. It represents the high-society trend for...more
‘Tulip’ (Erddig) c.1898 Considered to be one of Britain’s finest country house...‘Tulip’ (Erddig) c.1898 Considered to be one of Britain’s finest country houses, Erddig, just outside Wrexham in North Wales, is home to an abundant collection of wallpapers. Some still adorn the walls of the state rooms, but many more have been found...more
A classic ‘Roman’ or Regency proportion stripe originally produced in the 18th...A classic ‘Roman’ or Regency proportion stripe originally produced in the 18th Century using the ‘open trough’ method, in which the stripes were created by bands of paint seeping through holes or slots in the bottom of a wooden trough, onto the surface...more
Paradise (c1940) celebrates a truly rich mix of styles. The document from whic...Paradise (c1940) celebrates a truly rich mix of styles. The document from which this paper is drawn is actually a 20th Century piece, but the subject – exotic flora and the familiar oriental ho-ho birds - is classic ancient Chinoiserie, whilst the...more
Found at Brooke House in Hackney, the document from which this pattern was dra...Found at Brooke House in Hackney, the document from which this pattern was drawn is identified as 1920s in origin, notably because of the way it had been printed: a ‘gravure’ technique, which only became commercially viable after the turn of the last...more
‘Massingberd Blossom’ (Gunby Hall) c.1905 The wallpaper from which this design...‘Massingberd Blossom’ (Gunby Hall) c.1905 The wallpaper from which this design is drawn, is most likely of British Edwardian origin, but stylistically is very representative of the era’s passion for oriental design, which – in a time of pre-modern...more
Based on one of the oldest surviving documents in the wallpaper archive, this ...Based on one of the oldest surviving documents in the wallpaper archive, this fragment from an embossed leather wall hanging actually predates wallpaper. Panels of embossed and painted leather, usually with a floral pattern, were popular, though...more
The original wallpaper that inspired this design, found at a property in Carli...The original wallpaper that inspired this design, found at a property in Carlisle Street in Soho, London, is actually a much more complex pattern than the design we have extracted from it. By removing the solid stripes and extraneous leaf trail, we are...more
One of the largest and best-preserved patterns in the archive, this design fea...One of the largest and best-preserved patterns in the archive, this design features a 39” (99cm) repeat and an unusual 31.5” (80cm) width, so each drop is substantially wider than the standard 20.5” (52cm) wallpaper roll. Found in the rear bedroom of a...more
Based on one of the oldest surviving documents in the wallpaper archive, this ...Based on one of the oldest surviving documents in the wallpaper archive, this fragment from an embossed leather wall hanging actually predates wallpaper. Panels of embossed and painted leather, usually with a floral pattern, were popular, though...more
Each inset panel within this design originally contained an ornate scene, a re...Each inset panel within this design originally contained an ornate scene, a reflection of its origins in Bloomsbury, an affluent area with a rich history. Having removed any extraneous detail, what remains is an unrefined but elegant wood panel-effect...more
This paper, a revision of an authentic 19th Century French damask, was found m...This paper, a revision of an authentic 19th Century French damask, was found more recently as a painted piece of artwork in a Parisian studio. It is a common misconception that colours used in historic decoration were exclusively drab; the rich shades,...more