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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Magic Forest 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 Parrot 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
$3,043 / item
Rupert Bevan Pink Matilda Oak Wallpaper
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Rupert’s marble wallpaper is available with a vinyl or woven base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Polyester
$160 / item
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Tang 'Navy 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.
Printing: Digital pigment print (minimum order of 4...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
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
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
Paint, Paper
Sumo Designer Wallpaper in Halftone 'Black, White and 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
Paint, Paper
Astrobots Screen Printed Wallpaper in Color Grape 'Violet Purple on Pale Gray'
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
Brain Candy Designer Wallpaper in Glimmer 'Metallic Silver on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This classic Rx pattern by Aimée re-imagines our medicine chests. Do not take Focuset with Somnatol.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purcha...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Brain Candy Screen Printed Wallpaper in Aqua 'Aqua Blue on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This classic Rx pattern by Aimée re-imagines our medicine chests. Do not take Focuset with Somnatol.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purch...
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
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
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
Ikat Pixel Screen Printed Wallpaper in Blossom 'Pink and Blush on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love traditional textiles and technology? This pixelated ikat pattern is a twist on the traditional technique for a more contemporary look for your walls.
Samples are available for...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
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
Space Dots Designer Wallpaper in Bijoux 'Metallic Gold on Blush'
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 Sphinx 'Metallic Gold 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
Swell Designer Wallpaper in Cloud 'White, Pale Grey and Mid Grey'
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
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
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Eclectus 'Green 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
Piña Pintada Designer Wallpaper in Quay 'Blue-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.
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Other
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
Leaf Damask Designer Wallpaper in Classic 'Grey, Pink, Orange and Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and ornate, this pattern is sure to please all!
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Screen-printed by hand (must...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Clay, Paper
Leaf Damask Designer Wallpaper in Snow 'Grey, Blue and Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and ornate, this pattern is sure to please all!
Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase.
Printing: Screen-printed by hand (must...
Category
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Paint
Gameland Designer Wallpaper in Glimmer 'Metallic Silver on 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
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
Astrobots Designer Wallpaper in Thunder 'Silver on Charcoal'
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
Swell Designer Wallpaper in Color Bondi 'Teal Greens and 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
Paint, Paper
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
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
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
Copper Metallic Hand Guilded Botanical Wallpaper, Made by Hand in Uk
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
Rye features bold oversized leaves, complementing the bestselling metallic Columbia Road design of large eucalyptus stems. Inspired by the Barbican Conservatory in London Rye offers ...
Category
2010s English Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Rupert Bevan Green Fabian Fern Wallpaper
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Expanding on our wallpaper 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
$160 / item
Light Bloom Rainbow 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
Rupert Bevan Orange Matilda Oak Wallpaper
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Rupert’s marble wallpaper is available with a vinyl or woven base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Polyester
$160 / item
Curly Frills 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
"Brush Colors" 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
Wild Nature 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 Flowers and Birds Silk Panel
Located in Milano, IT
"This decorative fabric comes in the form of boiserie over a wooden honeycomb panel measuring 135 cm by 200 cm tall. The fabric is available in sheets measuring 140 cm wide and 200 c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Silk, Wood
$3,043 / item
Rupert Bevan Purple 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
$160 / item
Contemporary Peacock and Herons Silhouette 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 colours, which make it current and highl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Silk, Wood
Mystic Flowers Gold 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
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...
Category
2010s English Modern Wallpaper
Materials
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
Gold Fall Red 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 Mixed Dahlia 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
$3,045 / item
Dark Bloom Rainbow 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
Floral Dream White 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
Black 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
Green 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...
Category
2010s English Modern Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
$224 Sale Price
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Contemporary Japanese 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
$3,045 / item
Contemporary Flowers and Chevron 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
$1,522 / item
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
Contemporary Jungle Dream 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
$3,043 / item
Schumacher Gilded Linen Wallpaper In Slate & 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 Linen Gesso Wallpaper In Celadon
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
$504 / item
Schumacher Linen Gesso Wallpaper In Pale Gold
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 Gilded Linen Wallpaper In Cocoa & 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
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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