Modern Wallpaper
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Cactus Spirit Screen Printed Wallpaper in Rose Gold 'Metallic Copper on Blush'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Geobird Screen Printed Wallpaper in Metallic Gold/Bronze, and Tomato Red on Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Geo Bird pattern is one of our most popular because it brings nature into your home in a modern slightly geometric interpretation. The tree leaves, branches and birds have been s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Bluebell 'Dusty Blue and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Schumacher Feather Bloom Sisal Wallpaper In Golden Plum
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Overscale blossoms in a radiating pattern make a delicate and dreamy statement. The natural sisal ground adds dimension and textural allure.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Cactus Spirit Designer Wallpaper in Contrast 'White and Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Jungle Dream Screen Printed Wallpaper in Glint 'Metallic Copper on Charcoal'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Jungle Dream Designer Screen Printed Wallpaper in Color Orinoco 'Blue on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Material: Screen-printed by hand on clay-coated, FSC-certified pap...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Clay, Paper
Schumacher Crocodile Wallpaper In Crimson
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Classic crocodile gets an update in this embossed wallcovering. The subtly striped pattern adds instant luxury to any space. This pattern is also available in a 54" (137 cm) width.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Other
Jungle Dream Designer Screen Printed Wallpaper in Sphinx 'Gold on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Schumacher Cloud Toile Wallpaper in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A sumptuous take on a design that debuted in the 1970s, this wide-width, screenprinted cloud pattern has unique depth and an ethereal, mural-like effect.
Since Schumacher was found...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Toile de Fleurs Wallpaper in Delft
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed twisting branches and flowers form an all-over ogee in this timeless pattern. Based on a copper plate engraving, it has a lovely delicacy.
Since Schumacher wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher x Johnson Hartig Plates & Platters Wallpaper in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A trompe l’oeil pattern of transfer ware serving dishes mounted on a marbleized backdrop creates the ultimate layered illusion and instant drama, no hammers or nails required.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste, and innovation. A passion for luxury and an unwavering commitment to beauty are woven into everything we do.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Schumacher Snake Charmer Wallpaper in Cobalt
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
An unabashedly glamorous and sexy wallcovering, finished with a slight gloss that amps up the pattern’s va-va-voom appeal.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Komodo Wallpaper in Lacquer
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Komodo's luminous, shimmering finish creates glamour and drama with an opulent edge. This pattern is also available in 54" (137 cm) width.
• Sold in 10 yard increments.
• Matc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Faux Leather
Schumacher Cloud Toile Wallpaper in Mineral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A sumptuous take on a design that debuted in the 1970s, this wide-width, screenprinted cloud pattern has unique depth and an ethereal, mural-like effect.
Since Schumacher was found...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Octavia Hemp Shimmer Wallpaper In Quartz
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
An eye-catching octagonal pattern accented with Greek keys, Octavia takes on a different look depending on whether it's printed on a sisal, paperweave or metallic ground.
• Sold i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Hemp
Schumacher Shaded Silk Wallpaper in Sapphire
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Made with 100% wild silk that takes the dye in a lustrous way, producing a naturally striated effect.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Random
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Silk
Schumacher X Charlap Hyman & Herrero Mercurio Wallpaper in Red and Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
With its sweeping, 54-inch wide repeat, this heavenly wallpaper depicts voluminous clouds pierced by Cupid's arrows. It has extraordinary dimension and a fabulous tonal effect.
Si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Crocodile Wallpaper In White
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Classic crocodile gets an update in this embossed wallcovering. The subtly striped pattern adds instant luxury to any space. This pattern is also available in a 54" (137 cm) width.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Other
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe Sisal Wallpaper In Haze
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic acanthus motif. Elegant and airy, the design is printed on a sisal ground, giving it subtlety and dimension.
• Sold in 8 yard ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Crocodile Wallpaper In Jet
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Classic crocodile gets an update in this embossed wallcovering. The subtly striped pattern adds instant luxury to any space. This pattern is also available in a 54" (137 cm) width.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Other
Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Grisaille Wallpaper
Located in New York, NY
This chintz pattern was famously used by designer Albert Hadley for his client Nancy Pyne. It's one of our most sought-after designs.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our fami...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe Vinyl Wallpaper In Taupe
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic acanthus motif. When high style meets high traffic, this contract-grade vinyl is your answer.
• Sold in 1 yard increments.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Gameland Designer Wallpaper in Charcoal 'Black and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gameland comprises hand-held video games from the 1980s imagined by Aimee, and is included in the permanent archive at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Printing: Digital pigment print ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Peacock
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This classic sisal wallcovering boasts sheen, texture and an endless color palette. From chic neutrals to saturated hues, it offers a bevy of tactile options that are a sophisticated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Charlap Hyman Herrero Giove Wallpaper in Agate and Onyx
Located in New York, NY
With its Cascade of hand-drawn, intertwining snakes, Giove invokes one of the oldest mythological symbols.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe Sisal Wallpaper In Shadow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pattern is a stylized stripe based on a classic acanthus motif. Elegant and airy, the design is printed on a sisal ground, giving it subtlety and dimension.
• Sold in 8 yard ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Color Newsprint 'Black and Warm Neutral'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Cactus Spirit Designer Wallpaper in Splendid 'Salmon Pink and Blush'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Cactus Spirit Screen Printed Wallpaper in Sphinx 'Metallic Gold on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Schumacher Shantung Silhouette Sisal Wallpaper In Gold On Jet
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Classic chinoiserie motifs rethought as a modern silhouette pattern, this design brings whimsy and a fresh, graphic look to a room.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Half ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Komodo Wallpaper in Black Orchid
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Komodo's luminous, shimmering finish creates glamour and drama with an opulent edge. This pattern is also available in 54" (137 cm) width.
• Sold in 10 yard increments.
• Matc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Faux Leather
Schumacher Twiggy Paperweave Wallpaper In Leaf
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This version of our enchanting Twiggy wallcovering features the delicate botanical silhouette pattern on a textured paperweave ground. Subtle variations are part of its inherent, nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Phillip Jeffries Palazzo Pine Portico Wood Veneer Wallcovering, Japan.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillip Jeffries Palazzo Pine Portico Wood Veneer Wallcovering, Japan.
Authentic wood veneer and cork wallcoverings add warmth and natural beauty to any space. Wood is sliced into ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Wood
Analog Nights Designer Screen Printed Wallpaper in Eclipse 'Gold and Soft Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This best-selling graphic wallpaper is available to order by the roll or sample—the perfect décor for kids, adult, your home or business.
Samples a...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Schumacher Feather Bloom Sisal Wallpaper In Wisteria
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Overscale blossoms in a radiating pattern make a delicate and dreamy statement. The natural sisal ground adds dimension and textural allure.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Boho Diamond Screen Printed Wallpaper in Metallic Copper, Blush on Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michele Varian's Boho diamond wallpaper is a modern design with a scale like pattern creating an undulating texture on your walls. The tone on tone meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Blush Wallpaper
Located in New York, NY
This chintz pattern was famously used by designer Albert Hadley for his client Nancy Pyne. It's one of our most sought-after designs.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our fami...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Cactus Spirit Designer Wallpaper in Mist 'Pearlescent on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Idillium Avio Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Fabric
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Mediterranean 'True Blue and Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Printing: Digital pigment print (minimum order of 4 rolls).
Material:...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Clay, Paper
Floral dream Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Fabric
Jungle Dream Designer Screen Printed Wallpaper in Zest 'Yellow and Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
*Please note Jungle Dream is sold in even increments only.
**Sample ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Schumacher Feather Bloom Sisal Wallpaper In Fuchsia & Jet
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Overscale blossoms in a radiating pattern make a delicate and dreamy statement. The natural sisal ground adds dimension and textural allure.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Cactus Spirit Screen Printed Wallpaper in Color Peri 'Soft White on Periwinkle'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Clay, Paper
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Oatmeal
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This classic sisal wallcovering boasts sheen, texture and an endless color palette. From chic neutrals to saturated hues, it offers a bevy of tactile options that are a sophisticated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Lily 'Grey-Blue and Blush'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get lost in this nocturnal fantasy jungle-scape! Flora and fauna combine to create the ultimate dreamy pattern.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Brunschwig & Fils x Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, Cristaux Wallpaper, 1983
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig & Fils x Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, Cristaux Wallpaper, 1983. Listing is for one roll of “Crystals,” a gorgeous vintage print from Brunschwig & Fils and the Musée...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
"Effetti Speciali" Silk Panels by Daniela Puppa
Located in Milano, IT
“The idea is to experiment on the fabric different techniques of representation, to define an essential element like a line. Using a brush, trying to blur the edges, intersecting sha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Silk, Wood
Contemporary Aironi Silk Panel
Located in Milano, IT
Our collection Herons, decorative and dreamy, shows a group of herons taking flight. The contemporary colors create a new contrast with the Japanese inspired design.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Silk, Wood
"72 KŌ, Geishi-Ayame” Silk Panel by Ginette Caron / Masami Moriyama
Located in Milano, IT
According to the Japanese tradition, the year is divided into 24 periods and 72 kos, each one representing one of the small transitions that the Nature undergoes during a year. This ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Silk, Wood
Cactus Spirit Designer Wallpaper in Sage 'Mint and Frost Green'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Paradise Birds Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Hummingbirds Silk Panel
Located in Milano, IT
These wall coverings are built starting from a honeycomb frame on which the cotton-pad is fixed. The printed fabric covers the structure. The cotton pad below gives softness and soun...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Silk, Wood
Mamma Screen Printed Wallpaper in Azulado 'Bright Turquoise on Navy Blue'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized sexy 1960s geometric adds mod flair to your space.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Screen-printed by h...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Charcoal Wallpaper
Located in New York, NY
This chintz pattern was famously used by designer Albert Hadley for his client Nancy Pyne. It's one of our most sought-after designs.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our fami...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Snake Charmer Wallpaper in Cinder
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
An unabashedly glamorous and sexy wall covering, finished with a slight gloss that amps up the pattern’s va-va-voom appeal.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Paradise Birds Indigo Wall Paper in Fabric also suitable for wet area
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Transform your home into a dreamlike setting with our new designer wallpapers , .embrace the magical colours and bold patterns.
Special collections. Unique design. Worldwide shippin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Fabric
Modern wallpaper for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern wallpaper for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wallpaper created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern wallpaper made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wallpaper, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Aimee Wilder, Midsummer Milano, and Maharam. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wallpaper differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $147 and tops out at $3,086 while the average work can sell for $408.