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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Paper, Paint
Space Dots Designer Wallpaper in Thunder 'Metallic Silver on Charcoal'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale repeating bubble pattern is the perfect pattern for your walls!
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Scr...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Space Dots Designer Wallpaper in Glimmer 'Metallic Silver on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale repeating bubble pattern is the perfect pattern for your walls!
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Scr...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Lemongrass 'Yellow 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.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Other
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Mineral
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
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
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
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
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
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Macaw 'Cobalt Blue 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.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Orissa Wallpaper Mural in Blue & Natural
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Capturing the look of artisanal processes like ikat or shibori, this 12-foot tall panel wallcovering has a soft, watercolor effect and alludes to a lush se...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Charlap Hyman Herrero Giove Wallpaper in Emerald and Sapphire
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 Ovington Sisal Wallpaper In Yellow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A next-level ikat pattern that feels at once ethnic and thoroughly modern.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Straight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Feathers Wallpaper in Zebra
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by nature, this distinctive feather pattern looks like the real thing but is far more durable.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been syn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Herringbone Paperwave Wallpaper In Pink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Ever chic and versatile, this wide, two-tone herringbone weave is easy to use and easy to live with. Bright colors are paired with neutrals for a sophisticated, grounded look.
• S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Blue Grey
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 Twiggy Sisal Wallpaper In Gold On Ivory
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This delicate yet graphic design from our archives, first introduced in the 1970s, brings the outdoors inside with beautiful flowering branches silhouetted against a solid ground...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Seaglass
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 Ovington Sisal Wallpaper In Sage
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A next-level ikat pattern that feels at once ethnic and thoroughly modern.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Straight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Faubourg Wallcovering in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Equally at home in traditional and modern schemes, this chic, graphic pattern adds equestrian flair to any room.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Twiggy Sisal Wallpaper In Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This delicate yet graphic design from our archives, first introduced in the 1970s, brings the outdoors inside with beautiful flowering branches silhouetted against a solid ground...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Shaded Silk Wallpaper in Thistle
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 Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Plum
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 Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Caribbean
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 Moire Wallcovering in Noir
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This extra-wide, paper-backed moire has a watery, irregular appearance and delicate faille weave. Luxe and lustrous, it adds elegance, sophistication and texture to any room.
Sinc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Octavia Sisal Wallpaper in Turquoise & Palm
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Onna Sisal Wallpaper In Paprika
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This sisal wallcovering is notable for its sheen, rich color palette and textural appeal, which give walls a tactile quality. Subtle variations are inherent to its natural beauty.
•...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Shantung Silhouette Sisal Wallpaper In Peacock
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 Haiku Sisal Wallpaper In Citrine
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Since 1889 we've been setting the bar with our exceptional products. A passion for beauty, respect for classicism and eye for the cutting edge are woven into everything we do.
• S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Shaded Silk Wallpaper in Aqua
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 Hemp Shimmer Wallpaper In Gilt Shimmer
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Natural hemp on a range of gently metallic grounds, then finished with a glamorous, subtle sheen; the perfect marriage of rustic and luxe.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Hemp
Schumacher Queen of Spain Wallpaper in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this pattern has a lively, painterly quality- and is a wonderful example of midcentury design.
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.
Wallcoverings
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Sold in 8 yard increments
Schumacher collection: Revisit of Popular Patterns collection
Product name: Queen of Spain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Aloe
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 Twiggy Sisal Wallpaper In Fog
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This delicate yet graphic design from our archives, first introduced in the 1970s, brings the outdoors inside with beautiful flowering branches silhouetted against a solid ground...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe Vinyl Wallpaper In Grey
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Nile
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 Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Robin's Egg
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 Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Driftwood
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 Octavia Sisal Wallpaper in Gold & Jet
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Rupert Bevan Miss Scarlet Wallpaper
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Perfect for a signature wall or a complete room this fun wallpaper has done nothing but make us smile, encapsulating the personality of the man behind the brand.
This marbled wallp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Polyester
Schumacher Hemp Shimmer Wallpaper In Aqua Shimmer
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Natural hemp on a range of gently metallic grounds, then finished with a glamorous, subtle sheen; the perfect marriage of rustic and luxe.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Hemp
Schumacher Linen Gesso Wallpaper In Silver
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The open-weave linen is placed on a glossed, colored ground, then gessoed for a subtle effect of texture and tone.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Random
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Gesso
Schumacher Linen Gesso Wallpaper In Cream
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The open-weave linen is placed on a glossed, colored ground, then gessoed for a subtle effect of texture and tone.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Random
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Gesso
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Patina
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 Shaded Silk Wallpaper in Sable
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 Suwon Sisal Wallpaper in Shark Skin
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This classic, refined sisal wallcovering is notable for its unique depth, elegant texture and luminous sheen.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Random
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Shaded Silk Wallpaper in Umber
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 Onna Sisal Wallpaper In Purple
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This sisal wallcovering is notable for its sheen, rich color palette and textural appeal, which give walls a tactile quality. Subtle variations are inherent to its natural beauty.
•...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Rupert Bevan Blue Fabian Fern Wallpaper
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Expanding on our wallpaper and fabric series with the Fabian Fern. The new designs feature ferns elegantly floating across the print.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Polyester
Schumacher Haiku Sisal Wallpaper In Nectar
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Since 1889 we've been setting the bar with our exceptional products. A passion for beauty, respect for classicism and eye for the cutting edge are woven into everything we do.
• S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Moiré Wall Covering in Ocean
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This extra-wide, paper-backed moiré has a watery, irregular appearance and delicate faille weave. Luxe and lustrous, it adds elegance, sophistication and texture to any room.
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.
Wall coverings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Carlisle Wallpaper In Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Mysterious and captivating, our Carlisle wallcovering will add depth and glamour to any room.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Straight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Fabric
Schumacher Gilded Linen Wallpaper In Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Natural linen with a gilded wash, for walls with a subtle but distinct, sexy shimmer.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Random
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe Sisal Wallpaper In Filigree
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 Octavia Sisal Wallpaper in Peacock
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Ovington Sisal Wallpaper In Fog
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A next-level ikat pattern that feels at once ethnic and thoroughly modern.
• Sold in 8 yard increments.
• Match: Straight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Sepia
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 Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Haze
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
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.