If glamorous 1920s or 1930s wallpaper is just what your house is asking for, here are four showy revived document designs with unparalleled provenance: Schumacher’s Fashion Forward Collection of original 1930s wallpaper designs by Paul Poiret. Paul Poiret was a ground-breaking couturier who took the Paris fashion world by storm in the early 1900s. As his fame grew, so did his lifestyle empire, including: He was the first designer to collaborate with Schumacher, itself one of the most famed brands in the wallpaper world.
Four 1930s wallpaper designs by Paul Poiret for Schumacher:
Even though there are two more colorways, I must show this “Blush” again — I’m obsessed with the thought of putting into a pink and black-tiled bathroom. Can you imagine! Who’s going to do it?
PLUMES ET RUBANS
In this 1930 wallpaper design created exclusively for Schumacher by Paul Poiret, champagne bubbles float around ostrich feathers and ribbons. The wallpaper is colorful, confident—and chic. See all three designs.
ANANAS
A tropical landscape of pineapples nestled among lush banana leaves, Ananas is a 1930 wallpaper design that Paul Poiret created exclusively for Schumacher. Also available as a fabric. See all three colorways.
PLUMES
In this 1930 wallpaper design created exclusively for Schumacher by Paul Poiret, champagne bubbles float around ostrich feathers and ribbons. The wallpaper is colorful, confident—and chic. See all three colorways.
This 1930 wallpaper design created exclusively for Schumacher by Paul Poiret is a tour de force of trompe l’oeil: diamond tufting and hanging tassles create the effect of wall upholstery. See all three colorways.
Link love:
- See the entire Fashion Forward line of wallpaper and fabric designed by Paul Poiret for Schumacher in 1930 here.
- More on the fascinating Paul Poiret in Schumacher’s blog post, The Enduring Appeal of Paul Poiret.
Paige says
OOO LA LA!
Dan says
That first one with the ostrich plumes has Lana Turner written all over- but that Ananas! How cheerful, colorful can a paper get?
Ms. Vel-Vida says
These are absolutely stunning! I totally agree, I can just imagine the blush Plumes et Rubans in a pink and black tiled bathroom. I can also picture it in an art deco dressing room, with a 1930’s Hollywood glamour feel. The Ananas pattern is also gorgeous, it makes me think of Dorothy Draper Martinique and Brazilliance, but with a punch of splashy color.
Tarquin says
I love the Ananas in neutral. It would look spectacular with art deco furniture.
Cindy L. says
Definitely the pink boa feathers tied in grey ribbons! This would have been perfect match with my pink & black bathroom.
Just yesterday, I finished painting my newly created pink bathroom SW Pink Romance.
Long time dream to do it… thanks for the inspiration and encouragement that it can be done with the right materials and craftsmanship. Will post a link once I get around to that. 🙂