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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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Les Cimes, Customizable, Digital Printing, Mural Decor, Isidore Leroy
Located in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
All our products are custom made. The price per square meter is 77$. The price shown is for a 350cm wide by 250cm high wall
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2010s French Modern Wallpaper
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Ornami Graphic Geometric Pattern Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
ORN20_003 Graphic geometric pattern
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wallpaper
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Cythera Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
Cythera Wallpaper
Immerse yourself in the Cythera wallpaper, where the artistry of House of VLAdiLA transports you to a realm of serene beauty. Let the tropical splendor wash over y...
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2010s Romanian Modern Wallpaper
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Schumacher Iconic Leopard Wallpaper in Ink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. In almost a dozen colors, it's endlessly chic.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Ai Weiwei
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Serpentine Galleries wallpaper
Finger by Ai Weiwei
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Lawrence Weiner
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Serpentine Galleries wallpaper
Sail On by Lawrence Weiner
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Other
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...
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2010s American Modern Wallpaper
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Paper, Paint
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Boho Diamond Screen Printed Wallpaper in Mauve and Clay 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 dark...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Schumacher Komodo Wallpaper in Forest Green
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Faux Leather
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...
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2010s American Modern Wallpaper
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Paper, Paint
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:...
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2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Clay
Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Blush Wallpaper
By Albert Hadley, Schumacher
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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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...
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2010s American Modern Wallpaper
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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.
...
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2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Decoprism Screen Printed Metallic Copper, Bronze & Silver on Graphite Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern, and geometric wallpaper adds graphic warmth and texture to your walls in a metallic palette of bronze/gold, copper and silver on a matte charcoal gray background. It wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Claude Viallat - Acrylic on wallpaper
By Claude Viallat
Located in PAU, FR
Claude Viallat, Acrylic on wallpaper from 2001.
There is the certificate of the workshop
103 x 53 cm
124 x 74 cm with frame
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Early 2000s French Modern Wallpaper
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Acrylic
Ornami Black/White Geometric Mushrooms Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Print
Located in reggio emilia, IT
orn23_006 / Black And White
Surreal atmospheres devoid of color and full of decorative elements in the new wallpaper collection proposed by the brand.
S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Ornami Black/White Geometric Flower Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Print
Located in reggio emilia, IT
orn23_007 / Black And White
Surreal atmospheres devoid of color and full of decorative elements in the new wallpaper collection proposed by the brand.
S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Ornami Black/White Geometric Flower Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Print
Located in reggio emilia, IT
orn23_008 / Black And White
Surreal atmospheres devoid of color and full of decorative elements in the new wallpaper collection proposed by the brand.
S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Ornami Black/White Geometric Bush Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Print
Located in reggio emilia, IT
orn23_007 / Black And White
Surreal atmospheres devoid of color and full of decorative elements in the new wallpaper collection proposed by the brand.
S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Pink and Copper Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Igneous is a design made from carbon powder and using Custhom’s innovative process of hand-foiling wallpapers, creates a unique distressed or highly polished finish in a wide range o...
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2010s English Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Granite and Gold Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Igneous is a design made from carbon powder and using Custhom’s innovative process of hand-foiling wallpapers, creates a unique distressed or highly polished finish in a wide range o...
Category
2010s English Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Black and Gold Hand Guilded Wallpaper, Non-Repeating Mural, Made by Hand in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
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2010s English Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Toile De Fleurs Wallpaper in Grisaille
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
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Paper
Schumacher Paul Poiret Drapery Wallpaper in Bone
Located in New York, NY
This 1930 design created exclusively for Schumacher by Paul Poiret is a tour de force of trompe l'oeil: diamond tufting and hanging tassels create the effect of wall upholstery.
Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
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
Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Ai Weiwei
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper
Golden Age by Ai Weiwei
001
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Other
Deco Prism Screen Printed Wallpaper in Snow, Stone, White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern and geometric wallpaper adds graphic warmth and texture to your walls in a soft color white on white palette of snow, stone gray and off-white. It works well with Mid-Cen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
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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