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Vintage Earth Toned Grasscloth Entire Bolt Reds
Located in South Charleston, WV
. How the backing on the wall covering attaches we assume is with regular glue. We do not know the
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Grasscloth

Colonial Williamsburg Schumacher Jones Toile Cream Hand-print Figural Wallpaper
By Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Traditional hand-printed wall-covering. Pattern name: Jones Toile Pattern colorway: Sepia Double roll size
Category

Late 20th Century British American Colonial Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper

Mid-century wall ceramic - Szentendre - by Urban Terez
Located in Budapest, HU
the Szentendre Building Ceramics Factory, he designed and executed wall coverings, room dividers
Category

1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Fiber Art Weaving Attributed to Romeo Reyna A Steve Chase Commission
By Steve Chase, Romeo Reyna
Located in Ferndale, MI
this oversize wall covering . Attributed to artist Romeo Reyna believed to have been commissioned by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool, Jute, Natural Fiber, Reed

Frank Lloyd Wright ‘Coonley House Tile’ Hand-printed Wallpaper, Schumacher, 1976
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, printed by Schumacher. Handprinted wall covering. Green with light red, canary yellow, white and blue
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Mid-20th Century American Prairie School Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper

Sonia Delaunay Lithography
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
abstraction, the integration of furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, and clothing.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper

Retro Sonia Delaunay Lithography
Sonia Delaunay Lithography
No Reserve
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 0.75 in
1980s Spanish Wooden Wall Mirror with Wicker Covering
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish Wooden Wall Mirror with Wicker Covering
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Framed Sonia Delaunay Lithography
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
abstraction, the integration of furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, and clothing.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper

Retro Framed Sonia Delaunay Lithography
Framed Sonia Delaunay Lithography
No Reserve
H 24.41 in W 17.72 in D 0.99 in
Sonia Delaunay Framed Lithography, circa 1970
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
of geometric abstraction, the integration of furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, and clothing.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper

Retro Sonia Delaunay Framed Lithography, circa 1970
Sonia Delaunay Framed Lithography, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 24.41 in W 17.72 in D 0.99 in
XX Century Wall Decoration in Style of Pompeii
Located in Lisboa, PT
wall covering popular in the 18th century. These panels typically depict idyllic pastoral scenes, often
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Canvas

Scandinavian Red Wool Rug
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Wool Scandinavian rug, circa 1960's. Bright, striking rug can be used as a wall covering or floor
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Tribal Baknough Woman's Head Covering, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal baknough (woman's head covering), Chott Oulad Amar, Tunisia. This is an
Category

Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Wool

Evelyn Ackerman Panelcarve Redwood 1960's Panels
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
examples of both styles available. These are perfect as wall coverings, for doors, fireplaces or as
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Wood

Original painting of woman in green dress and head covering with accents
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Original painting of woman in green dress with gold, purple and pink accents. Signed by Christian Alan. 20th century mixed media. Painting on paper. Large image. Image is 49" H x...
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper

S.M. Hexter Co., 'Hirado', Mid-Century Hand Printed Fabric, U.S., circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
" long (1 1/3 Yards Plus). Special Note - S.M. HEXTER CO. hand printed fabric and wall covering
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Cotton

Set of 2 “Ypsilon” lounge chairs by Ulf Moritz, 1980s The Netherlands.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
, wall covering, rugs and interior accessories. This rare set was designed in the 80s. The frame is made
Category

1980s Dutch Post-Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Leather, Burl

Vintage Anatolian Hallway Rug, Turkish, Woven, Carpet, Wall, circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Anatolian hallway rug. A Turkish, woven carpet or wall covering, dating to the
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Other

Wall Mirror Walnut Wood Leather, Midcentury, Italy
By Dino Cavalli
Located in Vienna, AT
24" wall mirror with walnut frame, Italy, circa 1960 Original mirror with an interesting very
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Vintage French Leather-Covered Wall Mirror from the 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Step back in time with this charming French wall mirror from the 1950s, enveloped in a leather
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood

Roger Capron Round Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles, France 1960s
By Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in Malibu, US
years. These Garrigue tiles inspired a large series of side to dining tables, including wall covering
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Roger Capron Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles, France 1970s
By Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in Malibu, US
wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Roger Capron Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles, France 1970s
By Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in Malibu, US
years. These Garrigue tiles inspired a large series of side to dining tables, including wall covering
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Roger Capron Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles, France 1970s
By Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in Malibu, US
wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Antique Octagonal Wall Mirror in Gilded Wood, 19th Century Scandinavia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A medium sized octagonal wall mirror in gilt wood / oak. It was made in the mid-late 19th century
Category

1970s Scandinavian Gothic Revival Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Roger Capron - Ovoid Ceramic Split Coffee Table, Garrigue Tiles, Wood Frame
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles. This
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Vintage Round Side Table with Garrigue Tiles on Wood Frame
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
years. These Garrigue tiles inspired a large series of side to dining tables, including wall covering
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Botany Wall Chart of a Cotton Plant and Cotton Cultivation, circa 1960
Located in Langweer, NL
The vintage botany wall chart of a cotton plant and cotton cultivation by Jung, Koch, and Quentell
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Paper

Ethereal Kalmar Glass Wall Light, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Very ethereal 1970s Kalmar wall light. It's got a white lacquered backplate and a large heavily
Category

1970s Austrian Space Age Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Ethereal Kalmar Glass Wall Light, 1970s
Ethereal Kalmar Glass Wall Light, 1970s
H 9.06 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in
Roger Capron Oval Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles, France 1960s
By Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in Malibu, US
years. These Garrigue tiles inspired a large series of side to dining tables, including wall covering
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Roger Capron Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles, France 1970s
By Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in Malibu, US
wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles. This
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron dating from the 1960s Vallauris, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
large series of side to dining tables, including wall covering. Many kitchens in the French Riviera have
Category

1960s French Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Roger Capron - Vintage Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles on Wood Frame
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
years. These Garrigue tiles inspired a large series of side to dining tables, including wall covering
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Modernist Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Wall Ceramic Decoration Handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Wall Ceramic Decoration handmade by Modernist Studio Pottery artist
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Plastic Wall or Ceiling Panels from a 1970s Swiss Bank
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
was being totally refurbished. These panels were covering the ceiling and walls through many of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Plastic

Roger Capron Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles, France 1970s
By Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in Malibu, US
wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles. This
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

St. James chair by Angelo Donghia for Donghia Inc
By Angelo Donghia, Donghia
Located in Kleinburg, ON
, textiles, wall coverings and licensed products for the mass market, including Donghia, which produced these
Category

1990s American Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Roger Capron - Large Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles on Wood Frame, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles. This
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Large Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles on Wood Frame, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles. This
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Coffee Table with Terra Cotta Garrigue and Brown Tiles, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles. This
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection, 1986
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The collection included textiles (wovens, sheers, etc.) as well as numerous wall covering options. A
Category

Late 20th Century American Mission Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Textile

beautiful Bakalowits Wall Light sconce Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce Producer: Bakalowits, Austria Origin: Austria
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gio Ponti, Wall Light, from the Villa Goldschmidt, Buenos Aires, circa 1957
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This very rare wall light was designed by Gio Ponti circa 1957, produced by Arredoluce, Monza and
Category

1950s Italian Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal, Brass

unique Hollywood Regency MURANO Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age: 1960s
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Space Age Chrome Wall Lamp Covered With Foam Glass, Cosack Leuchten
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introduce a unique and captivating lighting element to your space with this Chrome Wall Lamp by
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Late 20th Century German Space Age Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3 Chandeliers Saori Wall Lamps By Kazuhide Takahama For Sirrah 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 chandeliers Saori wall lamps by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s Metal structure and
Category

1970s Italian Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

unique Large 65cm Italian Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Object, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass theatre wall light sconces Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal, Brass

beautiful brass and aryl glass wall light sconce by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce Design:: Emil Stejnar, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Hollywood Regency 2-Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Lights, Austria 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age: 1960s
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Large Cubic Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age: 1960s
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Large Cubic Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age: 1960s
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Hollywood Regency MURANO Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light set of 2 Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Basse Cour by Pierre Frey Set of Cup and 2 Saucers, Limoges Porcelain
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, Maison Pierre Frey now offers wallpapers and wall coverings, rugs, and furniture and decor items
Category

Late 20th Century French Country Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Austrian 1960s J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting Glass Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
Pair of large 1960s wall lights or wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light set of 2 Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Age
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
covering the light socket. The light wall fixation is made of solid metal where the glass elements are
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
covering the light sockets. The light wall fixation is made of solid metal where the glass element are
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Large Hollywood Regency Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
glass element covering the light sockets. The light wall fixation is made of solid metal where the glass
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

Large Hollywood Regency 3-Ice Glass Wall Light Made by J. T. Kalmar Lights 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Kalmar Franken KG, Austria Design: J.T. Kalmar Franken KG
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Metal

African Textile Kuba, suitable for table or Wall Hanging or Backrest Covering
By Kuba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
as backrest covering of a sofa !
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Raffia, Cotton

Mirrors Rattan Extra Large French Riviera , Mid-Century Modern 120-90cm
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
hung vertically or horizontally. Very well finished with a wooden frame covering the mirror from behind.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Coverings

Materials

Mirror, Wicker, Rattan

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Retro Wall Coverings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro wall coverings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro wall coverings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and metal. Retro wall coverings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro wall coverings bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro wall coverings over the years, but those made by Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar and Schumacher are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro Wall Coverings?

Prices for retro wall coverings start at $82 and top out at $220,000 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About Retro Wall Coverings
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most popular types of wallcoverings include wallpaper, paint, tiles and wood paneling. Of those four, paint is probably the go-to because it’s quite easy to do.