Need vintage wallpaper to match the era of your house? With its introduction late last week of 53 reproduction wallpaper designs from the 1930s, Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers now has every era — from Victorian to the 1960s — covered. Bradbury explains the 1930s look:
The 1930s were known for both floral and abstract geometric styles — the whimsical and the bizarre — and many with a bit of Art Deco flair.
Let’s take a look >>
My favorites are the sort of illustrative, handpainted-look florals layered over geometric backdrops, like #132 (above) and #144 (shown in the photo at the top of the story).
#138 (above) is quite lovely too — that soft peachy pink field color is divine!
Faux bois with flower pots in #114!
Super cheery #151.
Gnomes! Who doesn’t need a 1930s house with gnomes making a surprise appearance! #135.
Link love:
- See all 53 designs of reproduction 1930s wallpaper now available from Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers.
- See all my stories about wallpaper options for a midcentury and vintage house here.
Decollage — Andre’s “Bohemian decay” living room wall 
Thousands of rolls of NOS vintage wallpaper in Elkhart, Indiana – good prices 
Ceiling glitter — where to buy it — and my very pressing questions 
Thibaut nautical wallpaper mural — a wonderful addition to Chris’ dining room 
COMMENTS WILL RE-OPEN on MONDAY, DECEMBER 2. For the first time in, like, 13 years, I am taking a real vacation from the blog, to spend un-distracted time with family. As part of this, Commenting on the blog is paused. Meanwhile, please enjoy reading all the many stories in our archives -- and come back Monday, Dec. 2 when I will launch our annual giveaway of a vintage ornament wreath made by Georgia Peachez -- and when comments will reopen so you can enter to win! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!
Sandra says
There is more wallpaper on TV and in movies than in real life, because the camera, set designers, directors of photography, and production designers love the way it keeps the walls from looking flat (on a flat screen), in addition to adding character to a set.
No reason we can’t do the same at home!
WK says
So I am not alone in fussing about the prevalence of four shades of grey when you go to choose a new car color ?
WHY oh Why do so many people want a grey / gray World ?
Even the ” happy ” colors in the stores have a touch of grey added .
Let’s go back to the days of a ” Pink Cadillac”
( I tried to paint my old truck pink and the closest Macco could come was Fuschia
Pat says
I wish I could afford to buy their wallpaper, it’s just too expensive for me. Sigh…..