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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ornami Nature Oriental Birds Gru Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
ORN21_006
The Nature collection is an interpretation of the natural world, delineated in exquisitely graphical patterns, incorporating designs of great pictorial value, centred on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Suwon Sisal Wallpaper in Champagne
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 Acanthus Stripe Sisal Wallpaper In Chambray
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
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
DecoPrism Screen Printed Metallic Copper Blush Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern and geometric wallpaper adds graphic warmth and texture to your walls in a soft color palette of metallic copper, peachy pink and off-white. It works well with Mid-Centur...
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
Ornami Children Stars Bear Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
Orn22_005 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which requir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
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Paper
Ornami Children Crocodile Monkeys Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
Orn22_cnt_001 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
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.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Children Crocodile Monkeys Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
Orn22_004 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which requir...
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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
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Other
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
Schumacher Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Sage
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 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
Niveum TS Elements by Wall&decò Color Variation 'Green' TSNI003
Located in Cervia, IT
A selection of Wall&decò macro subjects reinterpreted in the new product line that recalls the format of the ready-made traditional wallpaper and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Coating
Ornami Children Games Animals Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
Orn22_001 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which requir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Japonisme Tradition Nature Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
ORN21_013 Japonisme collection - The ancient love for a far-off land. A hypnotic universe with a dual soul, eternally suspended between the indissoluble bond of an ancient culture – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Children Stars Giraffes Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
orn22_cnt_004 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe Sisal Wallpaper In Fog & Chalk
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 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
Ornami Children cotton fluffy Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
orn22_cnt_001- Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Children Elephant giraffes Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
orn22_cnt_003 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Children Bear balloons Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
orn22_cnt_002 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Children Fly Elephant Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
Orn22_006 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which requir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Children Elephant Giraffe Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
Orn22_003 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which requir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Children Stars Bunny BearVinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
Orn22_002 - Pichilì a collection of wallpaper for children with their delicate presence. The undisputed protagonists of these spaces, they live in a different world, one which requir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Schumacher Haiku Sisal Wallpaper In Cerulean
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 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
Ornami Japonisme Tradition Color Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
ORN21_014 Japonisme collection - The ancient love for a far-off land. A hypnotic universe with a dual soul, eternally suspended between the indissoluble bond of an ancient culture – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Ornami Japonisme Minimal Space Vinyl Wallpaper Made in Italy Digital Printing
Located in reggio emilia, IT
ORN21_010
Japonisme collection - The ancient love for a far-off land. A hypnotic universe with a dual soul, eternally suspended between the indissoluble bond of an ancient culture – ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Phillip Jeffries Suit Yourself Waistcoat White Textile Wallpaper, Tailored Walls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillip Jeffries Suit Yourself Waistcoat white textile wallpaper, tailored walls. Selling in bolts of 12 yards each. Multiple available. MSRP per yard is 130 USD (1560 per bolt). Gor...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Textile
Niveum TS Elements by Wall&decò Colour Variation 'Rose' TSNI002
Located in Cervia, IT
A selection of Wall&decò macro subjects reinterpreted in the new product line that recalls the format of the ready-made traditional wallpaper and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Coating
Schumacher Acanthus Stripe Sisal Wallpaper In Seaglass & Chalk
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 Feather Bloom Sisal Wallpaper In Emerald & Ore
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
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 Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Cornflower
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 Komodo Wallpaper in Sepia
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 Acanthus Stripe Sisal Wallpaper In Turmeric
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 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 Orissa Wallpaper Mural in Alabaster
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 Feather Bloom Sisal Wallpaper In Two Blues
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Overscale blossoms in a radiating pattern make a delicate and dreamy statement. The natural sisal ground Overscale blossoms in a radiating pattern make a delicate and dreamy statemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Grasscloth
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper
Schumacher Octavia Sisal Wallpaper in Cinnabar
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 Gilded Linen Wallpaper In Mineral
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 Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Jet
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 Haiku Sisal Wallpaper In Charcoal
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 Linen Gesso Wallpaper In Blush
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 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 Komodo Wallpaper in Prussian
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 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 Haruki Sisal Wallpaper In Mocha
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
Handpainted Wallpaper "Bamboo"
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
Contemporary Peacock and Herons Silk Panel
Located in Milano, IT
The Peacock and Herons collection recalls the richness of an 18th century decoration interpreted with particular dimensions of the design and colors, which make it current and highly...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Silk, Wood
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
Schumacher Linen & Paperweave Wallpaper In Sage
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This handsome, open weave of multi-width linen and paper fibers allows the paper ground to show through and creates an unusually sophisticated, dimensional look.
• Sold in 8 yard in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Haiku Sisal Wallpaper In Taupe
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 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
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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