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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Creator: Aimee Wilder
Cactus Spirit Designer Wallpaper in Shadow 'White and Soft Grey'
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
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
Paint, Paper
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
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
Lovebirds Designer Wallpaper 'Yellow, Grey, Taupe, Orange and Pale Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aw... how sweet!? Who wouldn't smile with the warmth of lovebirds to brighten their walls?
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Prin...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
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
Cheetah Vision Designer Wallpaper in Haze 'Black, Pale Grey and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Subtle cheetah faces peek through this swirling sea of cheetah print.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Digital pigmen...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
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
Cactus Spirit Designer Wallpaper in Kelly 'Green and Pale Grey'
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 Designer Wallpaper in Color Emerald 'Green 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.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message u...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Astrobots Designer Wallpaper in Charcoal 'Black and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-covering with a galactic scene has robots in outer space, rocket ships & more, the perfect wallpaper for your child's room.
Printing: Digital pigment print (minimum orde...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Boating Designer Wallpaper in Pool 'Sky Blue and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful speedboat wallpaper is a collaboration with Finnish designer Paola Suhonen of Ivana Helsinki.
Printing: Digital pigment print (minimu...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Forest Designer Wallpaper in Lightning 'White, Yellow and Mid Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make it simple with repeated triangles for a modern feel.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Digital pigment print (min...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Monteverde 'Green 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
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
Paint, Paper
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
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
Shadowcat Designer Wallpaper in Sphinx 'Metallic Gold on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purr-fect pattern for all the cat lovers, shadow cat envelopes you in a warm feline sea.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please m...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
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
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Lune 'Pale Grey and Navy'
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
Paint, 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
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 Designer Wallpaper in Parchment 'White on 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
Clay, Paper
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Mar 'Aqua and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tropical feeling of Piña Pintada wallpaper is sure to remind you of the islands, all year long.
Printing: Digital pigment print (minimum order of 4...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Other
Gameland Designer Wallpaper in Cielo 'Steel Blue on Cream'
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.
Samples are available for $18 incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Contrast 'Black 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
Paint, Paper
Analog Nights Designer Screen Printed Wallpaper in Thunder 'Silver on Charcoal'
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
Paint, Paper
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
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 Designer Wallpaper in Fuzz 'Champagne Pink and 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
Clay, Paper
Jungle Dream Designer Screen Printed Wallpaper in Stardust 'Silver on Oatmeal'
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
Paint, Paper
Analog Nights Designer Wallpaper in Charcoal 'Black and White'
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
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
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
Jungle Dream Designer Wallpaper in Charcoal 'Black 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
Cheetah Vision Designer Wallpaper in Nocturnal 'Teal, Electric Green and Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Subtle cheetah faces peek through this swirling sea of cheetah print.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Digital pigmen...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Shell 'Warm Grey and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tropical feeling of Piña Pintada wallpaper is sure to remind you of the islands, all year long.
Please note that Piña Pintada has a 4 roll minimum or...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
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
Astrobots Designer Wallpaper in Glimmer 'Metallic Silver on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-covering with a galactic scene has Robots in outer space, rocket ships & more... the perfect wallpaper for your child's room.
Samples are available for $18 including US sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Shadowcat Designer Wallpaper in Peach 'Peachy Pink on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purr-fect pattern for all the cat lovers, shadow cat envelopes you in a warm feline sea.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please m...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Shadowcat Designer Wallpaper in Heather 'Grey and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purrfect patterns for all the cat lovers, shadow cat envelopes you in a warm feline sea.
Printing: Digital pigment print (minimum order of 4 rolls)....
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Cheetah Vision Designer Wallpaper in Color Aventura 'Yellow, Black and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Subtle cheetah faces peek through this swirling sea of cheetah print.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Digital pigmen...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
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
Paper, Clay
Cactus Spirit Designer Wallpaper in Tequila 'Turquoise and 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
Paper, Paint
Swell Screen-Printed Wallpaper in Coconuts 'Neutrals on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful wave wallpaper, a collaboration with Los Angeles-based surf-apparel brand Mowgli surf, is the perfect décor for your home or business.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Sumo Designer Wallpaper in Primary 'Red, Cobalt and Pale Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The quintessential sumo wrestling wallpaper pattern, obviously huge in Japan!
Printing: Digital pigment print (minimum order of 4 rolls).
Material: FSC-certified paper.
Trimming...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Boating Screen Printed Wallpaper in Pebble 'White on Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful speedboat wallpaper is a collaboration with Finnish designer Paola Suhonen of Ivana Helsinki.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Astrobots Designer Wallpaper in Heather 'White and Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-covering with a galactic scene has Robots in outer space, rocket ships & more... the perfect wallpaper for your child's room.
Samples are available for $18 including US sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Analog Nights Designer Wallpaper in Heather 'White and Mid Grey'
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
Paint, Paper
Shadowcat Designer Wallpaper in Glimmer 'Metallic Silver on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purr-fect pattern for all the cat lovers, shadow cat envelopes you in a warm feline sea.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please m...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Gameland Designer Wallpaper in Lizard 'Kelly Green and Pale Grey'
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.
Samples are available for $18 incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Analog Nights Screen Printed Wallpaper in Sphinx 'Metallic Gold on White'
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
Paint, Paper
Gameland Designer Wallpaper in Aquatic 'Aqua Blue and Soft 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.
Samples are available for $18 incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Analog Nights Designer Wallpaper in Tahoe 'Dark Teal Blue and Pale Grey'
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
Paint, Paper
Cheetah Vision Designer Wallpaper in Grassland 'Teal, Green and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Subtle cheetah faces peek through this swirling sea of cheetah print.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Digital pigmen...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Forest Designer Wallpaper in Midnight 'Sky, Powder and Ocean Blue'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make it simple with repeated triangles for a modern feel.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Digital pigment print (min...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Mamma Designer Wallpaper in Sphinx 'Metallic Gold on Soft White'
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
Mamma Screen Printed Wallpaper in Maritime 'White 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
Paper, Paint
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.
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