Cole & Son
Founded in 1875, the Cole & Son wallpaper archive contains thousands of designs and has provided wallpapers for many historic houses including Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.
Today Cole & Son lead the way in terms of wallpaper design and continue to produce stunning, innovative and beautiful designs; their current collections reflect their long and distinguished history as well as their continuing passion for new and exciting wallpaper designs.
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Afrika Kingdom Wallpaper
£285.00Afrika Kingdom Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. The circle of life forms a regal tableau in this celebration of the Animal Kingdom set in the lush greenery of Afrika – the Afrikaans spelling. This tiered design has an elegant formality, with graceful curves in the flora and fauna, the irrepressible spirit of Jabula flourishing.
Pattern Repeat 91.4cm. Straight Match. Width 68.5cm. Sold as a 10m Roll.
Albery Wallpaper
£153.00Albery Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son offers a modern twist on the trend for antique decorative glass, using ornamental elements from the Cole & Son archive to create a bevelled mirror wallpaper pattern.
53cm wide, 53cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Aldwych Wallpaper
£153.00Aldwych Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is an updated rococo style damask wallpaper design taken from the Cole & Son archive, and named after the famous London crescent and theatre. This pattern features elaborate leafy scrolls and is printed using highlights of textured glitter in dramatic colours.
52cm wide, 64cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Alpana Wallpaper
£123.00Designed by S.K.Data from 1971, Alpana wallpaper for Cole & Son features an etched Aztec style design with an unusual repeat giving width and glamour
53cm wide, 76cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Antique Mirror Wallpaper
£148.00This Antinque Mirror wallpaper designed by Cole & Son uses a reclaimed tile design creating the appearance of a vintage foxed mirror. Unusual printing techniques were incorporated with the use of foil and transparent ink creating the reflective effect.
53cm wide, 53cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Apex Grand Wallpaper
£138.00As a follow up to the very successful Apex design, Cole & Son have produced Apex Grand Wallpaper; a larger scale, wide-width wallpaper, in a series of brand new colourings. A popular geometric motif of interlocking triangles, Apex Grand delivers a bold and modern look for the contemporary space.
68.5cm wide, 68.50cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Bahia Doorway Wallpaper
£618.00STUNNING. This decorative Bahia doorway wallpaper designed by Cole & Son draws inspiration from both the palace and the Durbar room of Osborne House, the palatial holiday house of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Its elegantly detailed Jali fretwork, elaborate, lace- like masonry and decorative motifs in Gold and Stone have been painstakingly drawn and painted by hand in order to reflect the highly-skilled craftsmanship of its inspirations.
Width 68.5cm, sold as an 10.20 metre roll which your decorator should slice in half to make up both sides of the doorway, which stands just over 5 metres tall.
Bastoni Wallpaper
£237.00Originating as a silk scarf print from the 1940s, the ‘canes’ of Bastoni reflect the eclectic nature of the house of Fornasetti, brimming with umbrella and hat stands full of antique walking canes. The graphic checkerboard style of the repeat is reminiscent of many Fornasetti favourites, resulting in a striking and bold motif.
Width 52cm, Repeat 76.2cm. Third Drop. Sold as a 10m roll.
Baudelaire Wallpaper
£138.00The print on the Baudelaire wallpaper designed by Cole & Son references the fashion for gilding with ornamental gold leaf and other precious metals. This elegant wallpaper pattern of feathered plumes is designed as a panel and features burnished metallics on a range of neutral grounds.
50cm wide, 64cm pattern repeat, half drop match.
Sold as 10.05 metre roll.
Blake Wallpaper
£142.00Blake Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is a classic surface printed damask wallpaper design, layered over subtly patterned grounds of deep red, rich gold, teal, graphite and pewter. Available in five colourways.
53cm wide, 53cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Bluebell Wallpaper
£148.00Bluebell Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. A symphony of tone and texture, Bluebell’s botanical fretwork of wild field flowers is arranged in divine Art Nouveau style. With the delicately arching plume of wheatgrasses waving in the breeze, to the proud company of poppies at its heart, the Hyacinthoides non-scripta sits in a resplendent frame with its elegant, bell-shaped flora.
Width 52. Pattern Repeat 76.2cm. Straight Match. Sold as s 10.05m Roll.
Boscobel Oak Wallpaper
£174.00Boscobel Oak Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son combines many of the monarchical symbols of England such as the Tudor Rose, roaring lion, and the oak tree, Boscobel Oak is a unique take on a traditional damask print. Taking its name from the great oak in Boscobel Wood – which helped Charles II hide from the Roundhead soldiers pursuing him, later becoming known as the Royal Oak – it is an ode to the most-regal of English symbols.
Width 52cm. Pattern Repeat 68.5cm. Half Drop. Sold as a 10m Roll.
Byron Wallpaper
£171.00Byron Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is an elegant damask wallpaper featuring gilded peacocks in precious mineral hues of emerald, copper, teal, pewter and graphite. Inspired by the Victorian love of ornamental birds, the print is opulent and exotic.
52cm wide, 76cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Carmen Wallpaper
£134.00An ornate and graceful scrollwork damask wallpaper, Carmen Wallppaper designed by Cole & Son is screen printed using a subtle flecked metallic ink on soft chalky grounds of old olive green, charcoal, grey, cream and mole, Carmen, takes its name from the well-known French opera by Georges Bizet. The design dates from 19th century France and based on its pattern repeat, almost certainly originated from a silk weaving mill, probably around Lyon
68.5cm wide, 64cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Chiavi Segrete Wallpaper
£249.00The much-loved Chiavi Segrete designed by Cole & Son combines two influential Fornasetti motifs: mystical, dense leaves concealing golden, antique keys. This fanciful design has a magical quality, drawing the eye through and around the leaves to discover each of the ‘secret keys’ hidden within. Muted shades give way to true-to-life tones of spring undergrowth, with seasonal twists of autumnal leaves and wintery greys.
Width 68.5cm. Pattern Repeat 57cm. Sold as a 10m Roll. Straight Match.
College Stripe Wallpaper
£103.00College Stripe Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Inspired by the world of pottery, College Stripe captures the natural flow of running ink, celebrating the beauty of a free and fluid hand. A subtle ombre adds to the depth and intrigue of this stunning design.
Width 52cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll. Random Match.
Court Embroidery Wallpaper
£167.00Court Embroidery Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Delicately hand-painted to emulate silken hand stitches, Court Embroidery is inspired by an early 19th century waistcoat from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection.
Pattern Repeat 52cm. Width 52cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Crackle Wallpaper
£109.00The Crackle wallpaper designed by Cole & Son features an array of distressed and weathered crackled paint effects ranging from bleached paintwork to luxurious and exuberant gilded surfaces. Colour-ways include White Cream, Light Blue, Duck Egg & Gold, Ink Blue, Silver, Gold and Bronze.
53cm wide, 53cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Deco Palm Wallpaper
£123.00Inspired by the exotic foliage found in Miami and worked into a more contemporary geometric style, this screen printed Deco Palm wallpaper designed by Cole & Son takes the palm motif to new and exciting heights.
52cm wide, 64cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Delano Wallpaper
£123.00Delano wallpaper designed by Cole & Son, which takes its name from the famous Art Deco hotel on South Beach, takes a familiar tile motif, and gives it a smart and contemporary feel. Offered in five vibrant colourings, including a classic black and white, black, white and gold, a sharp yellow and pink both teamed with black, and a sumptuous indigo with gold, Delano will bring a dash of pizzazz to any interior.
53cm wide, 24.40cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Ex Libris Wallpaper
£230.00 – £320.00Ex Libris Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. An avid collector of literature volumes on the applied arts, Fornasetti used books as a recurring theme which can be found throughout the Atelier’s archive. This library Trompe l’oeil scene, abundant in leather-bound books, is adapted from a 1953 screen. Reintroduced for Senza Tempo, classic Fornasetti palettes.
Width 52cm. Pattern Repeat 76cm. Sold as a 10m Roll.
Fanfare Flock Wallpaper
£218.00Fanfare Flock designed by Cole & Son, is a romantic and decadent contemporary flock paper taken from a 19th century archive design. Its feather-like leaves are enhanced by the co-ordinating flock overlay, a process reintroduced to the market in the late 1800s by Cole & Son’s founder, John Perry. Its beautifully elegant botanical fanfare is offered in a moody Duck Egg on Dark Petrol; and a rich Ochre on Charcoal.
Width 52cm, Repeat 52cm. Straight match. Sold as a 10.05m roll.
Frutto Proibito Wallpaper
£211.00Frutto Proibito designed by Cole & Son gloriously combines different archival Fornasetti motifs from the 1940s and 50s. Mischievous monkeys, originally conceptualised for the Milanese patisserie, Dulciora, sit amongst sprawling pomegranate tree branches, taken from a striking fabric print. The playful composition of flora and fauna is quintessentially Fornasetti, mixing lifelike etchings with decadent, bold prints.
52cm wide, 76cm pattern repeat, straight match. 10 metre rollGibbons Carving Wallpaper
£193.00Gibbons Carving Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is a print derived from 17th century master carver, Grinling Gibbons’ distinctive style and is full of detail and depth akin to his high-relief wooden carvings.
Pattern Repeat 68.5cm. Width 68.5cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Goldstone Wallpaper
£117.00A different interpretation of Cole & Son’s Pebble design, Goldstone Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son features a mass of shimmering marbled flecks of gold and Silver on grounds of pale green, ivory, jet black and ebony. Designed to subtly blend into a soft sheen from a distance, Goldstone is the perfect lustre wallpaper to add a hint of sparkle.
52cm wide, 13cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Hicks Hexagon Wallpaper
£121.00Hicks Hexagon Wallpaper designed by Ashley Hicks for Cole & Son. This sophisticated small-scale geometric hexagon wallpaper has become a design classic.
53cm wide, 10cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Hicks’ Hexagon Wallpaper
£121.00This classic geometric Hicks’ Hexagon wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is re-introduced with four new dramatic colour-ways of moody charcoal greys, teals and burnished metallics. Colours shown on-screen may vary from the original wallpaper, we therefore recommend ordering a sample to view the true colours. These wallpapers are paste the wall products.
53cm wide, 10cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Hollywood Palm Wallpaper
£193.00Hollywood Palm designed by Cole & Son is an instant classic born out of both common Cole and Son motifs and deco Palm Springs design.
52cm wide, 68.5cm pattern repeat, straight match, sold as a 10.05 metre roll
Ingot Wallpaper
£128.00IngotWallpaper designed by Cole & Son features a tumbling array of small metallic cubes drawn from the metallic ores of the underground world. Inspired by the precious stone Pyrite, or ‘Fool’s Gold’ as it is more commonly known, Ingot is offered in four gleaming colourings of silver, gold and pewter all cascading onto earthy grounds of neutral, Olive green and charcoal black.
53cm wide, 23cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Jaspe Border Wallpaper
£53.00Jaspe Border Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. A beautiful Jaspe strié with a contrasting metallic colour trim which will provide the ultimate finish touch to any room. A beautiful trim which can be used to pair stripe designs with more figurative papers and coordinating designs. Use to frame doorways and window sills, along skirting boards or along staircases for a considered look.
Width 10cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll. Random Match.
King’s Argent Wallpaper
£148.00The King’s Mirror wallpaper design draws from the distressed detailing and decoration of the mirrors within the Baroque quarters of King William III at Hampton Court Palace. Presented here in two shimmering metallic and aged colourings of silver and gilver, this subtle design features shadowy leaves and flower heads set in tiles of decorated glass.
Pattern Repeat 52cm. Width 52cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Lily Wallpaper
£123.00The original large scale floral pattern, Lily Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son, has three new colour-ways available in timeless black and white, gold on linen and black with bronze. Colours shown on-screen may vary from the original wallpaper, we therefore recommend ordering a sample to view the true colours. These wallpapers are paste the wall products.
52cm wide, 76cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Luna Wallpaper
£123.00An adaptation of a striking Cole & Son archive design is Luna Wallpaper designe dby Cole & Son. As the name suggests, this wallpaper design features etched moon-shaped discs.
53cm wide, 52cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Malabar Wallpaper
£128.00Malabar Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is a striking large-scale paisley pattern available in a series of beautiful colours.
53cm wide, 72cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Malachite Wallpaper
£223.00Malachite Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. The intricate curves and ripples of semi-precious stones and fossils appear throughout Fornasetti’s work, with the hypnotic curves becoming synonymous with the Fornasetti canon. The iconic Malachite is presented in unique luminous mineral shades as well as the arresting, Fornasetti classics for a captivating interior option.
Width 52cm. Pattern Repeat 64cm. Sold as a 10m Roll.
Marly Wallpaper
£117.00Named after the small royal residence of Louis XIV, the Marly wallpaper designed by Cole & Son features an elegant wide painterly stripe of chalky hues of lavender, duck egg, yellow and pale blue decorated with thin ribbons of metallic gold, gilver and bronze.
52cm wide, 0cm pattern repeat, no alignment
Sold as 10 metre roll