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
The Camellia wallpaper features a combination of flowers and leaves on a silky background, giving it an elegant and attractive look. The coloring ...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Camellia - Smalt
The Camellia wallpaper features a combination of flowers and leaves on a silky background, giving it an elegant and attractive look. The coloring ...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Camellia - Teal
The Camellia wallpaper features a combination of flowers and leaves on a silky background, giving it an elegant and attractive look. The coloring ...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Cones - Daybreak
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Cones - Lint
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Fern - Clearing
The popularity of screen printing among designers and artists in the mid-20th century demonstrated the quality of the print, the versatility of th...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Fern - Gilver
The popularity of screen printing among designers and artists in the mid-20th century demonstrated the quality of the print, the versatility of th...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Fern - Off Black
The popularity of screen printing among designers and artists in the mid-20th century demonstrated the quality of the print, the versatility of th...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Fern - Sage Blue
The popularity of screen printing among designers and artists in the mid-20th century demonstrated the quality of the print, the versatility of th...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Florettte - Acid Drop
Featuring a striking, open-hearted design that epitomizes the 1950s, this wallpaper was found in The Architects Book of 100 Wallpapers, publishe...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Cloister
This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Cool Grey
This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Glass
This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Ink
This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - James Blue
This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Mid Blue
This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Penumbra
This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Hampstead - Yellow Apple
This relaxed take on a Hampstead town scene comes from John Line & Sons' hand-printed 'Apsley Collection' and is credited to designer Els Calvetti...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Herbes - Cocktail
This pattern is inspired by a wallpaper from the book “Contemporary Designs” published in 1955. Having originally been a very 'busy' wallpaper, ...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Lavaliers - Atomic
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Lavaliers - Cinder
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Lavaliers - Low Wave
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Lavaliers - Viridian
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Norcombe - Couture
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Norcombe - Jazz
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Norcombe - Welkin
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Pines - Ash Pine
The wallpapers are inspired by an ancient Chinese silk pattern kimono that was rediscovered in the mid-20th century. The historic pine tree patter...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Pines - Blue Pine
The wallpapers are inspired by an ancient Chinese silk pattern kimono that was rediscovered in the mid-20th century. The historic pine tree patter...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Pines - Golden Pine
The wallpapers are inspired by an ancient Chinese silk pattern kimono that was rediscovered in the mid-20th century. The historic pine tree patter...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Pines - Silver Pine
The wallpapers are inspired by an ancient Chinese silk pattern kimono that was rediscovered in the mid-20th century. The historic pine tree patter...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Reverie - Jardin
“Reverie” is a typical example of a late twentieth century wallpaper pattern inspired by the visual language of previous generations. Elements fr...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Reverie - Jungle
“Reverie” is a typical example of a late twentieth century wallpaper pattern inspired by the visual language of previous generations. Elements fr...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Reverie - Nile
“Reverie” is a typical example of a late twentieth century wallpaper pattern inspired by the visual language of previous generations. Elements fr...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Stag Trail - Arsenic
This classic Georgian design from the National Trust Papers collection can be seen at Greyfriars, a medieval wooden house in Worcester. Elsie Moor...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Stag Trail - Juniper
This classic Georgian design from the National Trust Papers collection can be seen at Greyfriars, a medieval wooden house in Worcester. Elsie Moor...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Stag Trail - Sky
This classic Georgian design from the National Trust Papers collection can be seen at Greyfriars, a medieval wooden house in Worcester. Elsie Moor...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Stag Trail - Sterling
This classic Georgian design from the National Trust Papers collection can be seen at Greyfriars, a medieval wooden house in Worcester. Elsie Moor...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Starflower - Marigold
The Starflower design is considered one of the most iconic retro wallpaper patterns. Originally from Belgium, it has been reprinted in a color var...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Starflower - Original
The Starflower design is considered one of the most iconic retro wallpaper patterns. Originally from Belgium, it has been reprinted in a color var...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Starflower - Peacock
The Starflower design is considered one of the most iconic retro wallpaper patterns. Originally from Belgium, it has been reprinted in a color var...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Starflower - Platinum
The Starflower design is considered one of the most iconic retro wallpaper patterns. Originally from Belgium, it has been reprinted in a color var...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Zingara - Cerulean Sea
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Zingara - Delft
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...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Zingara- nickel
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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