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20th Century Papers

This compendium of historical wallpaper from the 20th century has been carefully compiled from archival sources. The designs come from original documents from the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester and private collections and have been researched, restored and recolored by Little Greene. Featuring twelve authentic patterns from the turn of the century to 1976, the collection includes timeless designs from some significant eras, including the post-war 1950s and subsequent decades, known for their unique style and creative diversity. Discover the diverse designs from the 20th Century Papers collection.

Here you can find the different designs from the 20th Century Papers collection:

LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Camellia - Charcoal

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The Camellia wallpaper features a combination of flowers and leaves on a silky background, giving it an elegant and attractive look. The coloring ...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Camellia - Smalt

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The Camellia wallpaper features a combination of flowers and leaves on a silky background, giving it an elegant and attractive look. The coloring ...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Camellia - Teal

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The Camellia wallpaper features a combination of flowers and leaves on a silky background, giving it an elegant and attractive look. The coloring ...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Cones - Daybreak

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Originally, the cone motifs in this design were surrounded by a frame of lines and dots, as found in the 1950s wallpaper book Onward Décor. In th...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Cones - Lint

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Originally, the cone motifs in this design were surrounded by a frame of lines and dots, as found in the 1950s wallpaper book Onward Décor. In th...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Fern - Clearing

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The popularity of screen printing among designers and artists in the mid-20th century demonstrated the quality of the print, the versatility of th...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Fern - Gilver

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The popularity of screen printing among designers and artists in the mid-20th century demonstrated the quality of the print, the versatility of th...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Fern - Off Black

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The popularity of screen printing among designers and artists in the mid-20th century demonstrated the quality of the print, the versatility of th...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Fern - Sage Blue

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The popularity of screen printing among designers and artists in the mid-20th century demonstrated the quality of the print, the versatility of th...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Florettte - Acid Drop

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  Featuring a striking, open-hearted design that epitomizes the 1950s, this wallpaper was found in The Architects Book of 100 Wallpapers, publishe...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Cloister

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This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Cool Grey

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This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Glass

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This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Ink

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This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - James Blue

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This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Mid Blue

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This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Penumbra

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This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Yellow Apple

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This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Herbes - Cocktail

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  This pattern is inspired by a wallpaper from the book “Contemporary Designs” published in 1955. Having originally been a very 'busy' wallpaper, ...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Lavaliers - Atomic

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Two color variations of this iconic 1970s wallpaper can be found in a 1975 French book. Both originals were in neutral colors and printed on embo...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Lavaliers - Cinder

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Two color variations of this iconic 1970s wallpaper can be found in a 1975 French book. Both originals were in neutral colors and printed on embo...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Lavaliers - Low Wave

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Two color variations of this iconic 1970s wallpaper can be found in a 1975 French book. Both originals were in neutral colors and printed on embo...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Lavaliers - Viridian

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Two color variations of this iconic 1970s wallpaper can be found in a 1975 French book. Both originals were in neutral colors and printed on embo...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Norcombe - Couture

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Norcombe comes from the same John Line & Sons Apsley Collection as the Hampstead design. It is a floral pattern with a second color added to add d...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Norcombe - Jazz

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Norcombe comes from the same John Line & Sons Apsley Collection as the Hampstead design. It is a floral pattern with a second color added to add d...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Norcombe - Welkin

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Norcombe comes from the same John Line & Sons Apsley Collection as the Hampstead design. It is a floral pattern with a second color added to add d...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Pines - Ash Pine

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The wallpapers are inspired by an ancient Chinese silk pattern kimono that was rediscovered in the mid-20th century. The historic pine tree patter...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Pines - Blue Pine

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The wallpapers are inspired by an ancient Chinese silk pattern kimono that was rediscovered in the mid-20th century. The historic pine tree patter...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Pines - Golden Pine

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The wallpapers are inspired by an ancient Chinese silk pattern kimono that was rediscovered in the mid-20th century. The historic pine tree patter...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Pines - Silver Pine

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The wallpapers are inspired by an ancient Chinese silk pattern kimono that was rediscovered in the mid-20th century. The historic pine tree patter...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Reverie - Jardin

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“Reverie” is a typical example of a late twentieth century wallpaper pattern inspired by the visual language of previous generations. Elements fr...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Reverie - Jungle

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“Reverie” is a typical example of a late twentieth century wallpaper pattern inspired by the visual language of previous generations. Elements fr...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Reverie - Nile

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“Reverie” is a typical example of a late twentieth century wallpaper pattern inspired by the visual language of previous generations. Elements fr...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Stag Trail - Arsenic

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This classic Georgian design from the National Trust Papers collection can be seen at Greyfriars, a medieval wooden house in Worcester. Elsie Moor...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Stag Trail - Juniper

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This classic Georgian design from the National Trust Papers collection can be seen at Greyfriars, a medieval wooden house in Worcester. Elsie Moor...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Stag Trail - Sky

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This classic Georgian design from the National Trust Papers collection can be seen at Greyfriars, a medieval wooden house in Worcester. Elsie Moor...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Stag Trail - Sterling

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This classic Georgian design from the National Trust Papers collection can be seen at Greyfriars, a medieval wooden house in Worcester. Elsie Moor...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Starflower - Marigold

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The Starflower design is considered one of the most iconic retro wallpaper patterns. Originally from Belgium, it has been reprinted in a color var...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Starflower - Original

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The Starflower design is considered one of the most iconic retro wallpaper patterns. Originally from Belgium, it has been reprinted in a color var...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Starflower - Peacock

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The Starflower design is considered one of the most iconic retro wallpaper patterns. Originally from Belgium, it has been reprinted in a color var...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Starflower - Platinum

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The Starflower design is considered one of the most iconic retro wallpaper patterns. Originally from Belgium, it has been reprinted in a color var...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Zingara - Cerulean Sea

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Zingara was the name of this design in a John Line collection produced in 1960. The Cerulean Sea color is also completely faithful to the present...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Zingara - Delft

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Zingara was the name of this design in a John Line collection produced in 1960. The Cerulean Sea color is also completely faithful to the present...

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LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Zingara- nickel

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Zingara was the name of this design in a John Line collection produced in 1960. The Cerulean Sea color is also completely faithful to the present...

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