Several readers have expressed love for Sanderson’s revival of the 1930s “Swallow” wallpaper. Sanderson sent me all the room shots, full-sized, so I’ve uploaded them into this delicious gallery. See Sanderson’s vintage collection here. Tip: Click on the first image to launch the slide show.
Bridget says
The swallow are absolutely beautiful. Would you mind telling me what colour it is? Thanks!
pam kueber says
hi bridget – we will add a link in our story to the collection. i am sure it was there before but it must have changed. the manufacturer — sanderson — can provide more info but you will need to contact them. good luck!
Ericka says
Thank you so much for re-linking to this. The swallows are breathtaking!
Candice says
This may be too specific for the blog, but i think I’m going to bite the bullet and get some of the swallow print to paper my stair risers (craftsman home), anyone know a US seller?
SaraTinkelman says
The swallows are heartbreaking. They seem so dream-like, as if they’d flown in at the window from another time…
J.R. says
“…Counting flowers on the wall, that don’t bother me at all…”
Easy to see where those 1965 lyrics may have came from.
Honestly, as a first class hater of wallpaper, ( I can’t help it, the blue velvet flocked living room and mirrored green ferns in the bathroom still haunt my dreams) I gotta say the swallows are great. I love the lions too, maybe not for a full wall, rather a half wall or inserted into wainscoted frames- their “cartoonish” whimsical sketch look would go great as a contrast to some sleek Danish modern stuff, but they remain impressively regal enough to match with dark and heavy Spanish revival styles and could even work with an asian theme.
pam kueber says
J.R., I do not normally allow the four-letter h*** word on the blog — this is only decorating, for gosh sakes — but I’ll let your comment, through, as you are coming around to walllpaper! 🙂
Alice says
Pam – the Sanderson lead is wonderful! I went on their site and have ordered several samples. I agree with RetroSandie..Dandelion Clocks is a hum-dinger! And those swallows! gosh!
RetroSandie says
Pam, I went on the Sanderson site and notice that there is an awesome print called “Dandelion Clocks” which is a Retro 50’s print. I liked it a lot and maybe some of your readers might be interested in this one. 🙂
Lara Jane says
Oh, my goodness! I want them all!