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.
Acacia Wallpaper
£128.00
The Acacia tree is an enduring sight in Africa with its bright fluff-ball flowers, and holds warm memories for Ardmore founder Fee Halsted. Having always had monkeys around her as a child, these humorous animals full of wit, pranks and intelligence have created a soft spot in her heart, and in turn have provided the inspiration for this striking new conversational wallpaper. Designed by Cole & Son to create a wide striped effect, this paper is subtle yet will add drama, especially with the addition of our two charming pranksters.
52cm wide, 76.2cm pattern repeat, half drop pattern match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Acquario Wallpaper
£295.00Acquario Wallpaper designed By Cole & Son. The fish theme appears in some of the earliest Fornasetti work, and this design adopts some of the motifs used on decorative trays. Picked for their whimsical and naive appearance and set on a subtle washed background.
68.5cm wide, 76cm pattern repeat, half drop match.
Sold as 10 metre roll.
Alicatado Wallpaper
£148.00Alicatado Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Alicatado, meaning a geometric mosaic of coloured glazed tiles, is the design studio’s interpretation of Seville’s famous azulejos. Its simple two-toned print creates a striking graphic backdrop and has been designed and coloured in order to complement other designs within the collection.
Pattern Repeat 13cm. Width 52cm. Sold s a 10.05m Roll. Straight match.
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
Arance Wallpaper
£237.00The bold repeat of Mediterranean citrus fruits seen in Arance designed by Cole & Son are a prolific theme throughout the Fornasetti archive, originally appearing on the tray ‘Fette d’arancia’ in the 1950s and repurposed by Barnaba Fornasetti in the 90s as a graphic fabric print. This organic study has been produced in true-to-life colours.
Sold as a 10 metre roll, 52cm wide, 64cm pattern repeat straight match.Ardmore Border Wallpaper
£53.00Taken from the decorative detailing on a ceramic vase, this pretty decorative Ardmore border designed by Cole & Son acts as a decorative edging to many of the papers contained within this collection. Designed to be hung both vertically and horizontally it is offered in three colourings.
10cm wide, 52cm pattern repeat
Sold as 10 metre roll
Bazaar Wallpaper
£174.00In Bazaar Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son, the burnished tones of these beautiful tin tiles catch the light with an elegant lustre, retaining all of the original subtlety of movement seen in embossed tiles.
52cms wide, 52cm pattern repeat, straight match, sold as a 10.05 metre rollCamellia Wallpaper
£103.00Camellia Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Camellia is another of Cole & Son’s archival prints, with reworked floral elements to make each study reflective of the Camellia japonica, whilst retaining the design’s original crackled glaze ground. Its glossy, leather-like leaves and showy flower heads are radiant in their alluring form.
Width 52cm. Pattern Repeat 61cm. Half Drop match. Sold as a 10.05m Roll.
Carousel Stripe Wallpaper
£128.00Carousel Stripe Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Bringing to life another Cole & Son classic archive print, Carousel Stripe has been updated and recreated using innovative modern print techniques. Shimmering dragged-brush ribbons of coloured metallics line up to create a wonderfully vibrant and glamorous wallpaper.
Width 52cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll. Random Match.
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.
Coral Wallpaper
£115.00Coral is a diminutive reworking of one Cole & Son’s most iconic blockprint wallpapers; the Vermicelli. A classic and historic pattern the world over, with many, many versions over the years, here it has simply been reduced in scale and given a more contemporary printing process.
52cm wide, 10.66cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre 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 rollGrande Fleur Linen Union Fabric
£145.00 /mThis millefleur meadow is available as a fabric and comes in complementary palettes of sunny nectar yellows and rosy blush pinks. The diminutive florals are available in a delicate satin, perfect for boudoirs and romantic interiors.
Grande Fleur Velvet
£270.00 /mThis millefleur meadow design is available in complementary palettes of sunny nectar yellows and rosy blush pinks. Grande Fleur’s larger inflorescence is presented in a lustred velvet – the first of its kind for the design house’s portfolio.
Hoopoe Leaves Wallpaper
£153.00Hoopoe Leaves Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Leaves, fronds and flowers form a lush and peaceful labyrinth within Hoopoe Leaves canopy; a closer glance revealing nature’s bustling wonder. What appear to be blossoms are, in fact, the feathery crowns of exotic Hoopoe birds hiding in the foliage alongside wildly embellished beetles and a wide-eyed praying mantis. Every leaf, feather and insect wing is lovingly adorned with intricate patterns evoking Zulu beadwork.
Pattern Repeat 64cm. Half Drop Match. Width 52cm. Sold as a 10m Roll.
Hummingbirds Wallpaper
£174.00The much loved and ever elegant, Hummingbirds wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is realised in a range of 4 new colour palettes. The contrasting feather-toned Viridian, spring-like Green and Pink, and chalky Pastel, alongside the dark embers of Charcoal and Ginger, all provide an enchanting update to one of Cole and Son’s most enduring designs.
Width & Height 52 cm x 10.05 m
Match: Half drop. Repeat: 53.3 cm
Large Georgian Rope Trellis Wallpaper
£109.00Large Georgian Rope Trellis Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. A familiar Cole & Son archive print, Large Georgian Rope Trellis features the popular classical rope and medallion trellis motifs. The design has been reimagined in a range of elegant and genteel colourings.
Pattern Repeat 26.5cm. Width 52cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll. Straight Match.
Leopard Walk Wallpaper
£138.00Leopards Walk designed by Cole & Son depicts leopards marching left and right across this wallpaper, their tails forming patterns and rythms associated with Zulu dance and music. Originally painted by Punch Shabalala, one of Ardmore’s oldest and most esteemed artists, Leopard Walk is a simple yet striking design offered in five colourings.
52cm wide, 30.5cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Matrinah Wallpaper
£128.00One of the more classical wallpaper designs, Matrinah, named after Ardmore designer Matrinah Xaba, designedby Cole & Son, reveals an arrangement of ornamental platters and dishes, all intricately patterned with birds and animals and edged with decorative borders and pie crust scallops.
52cm wide, 61cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Midsummer Bloom Wallpaper
£167.00Midsummer Bloom designed by Cole & Son, depicts abundant summer flowers in full bloom. This blousy print was found in the Cole & Son archive and re-painted by the Design Studio to create a rich and lavish trailing floral. Moody colourings of Burnt Orange, Rose & Petrol on Ink; and Mulberry, Purple & Teal on Ink give Midsummer Bloom a contemporary update whilst Chartreuse, Rouge & Leaf Green on Parchment; and Hyacinth Blues on Chalk offer a more classically chintzy floral arrangement.
Width 68.5cm, Half drop. Repeat 76.20cm. Sold as a 10.05m roll.
Mineral Wallpaper
£117.00Geology meets geometry in this intricately enigmatic wallpaper of soft shimmering, burnished metallic. Mineral Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is set in a loose hand-drawn hexagonal tile arrangement, these smoky mineral colourings include dusty charcoal black, Pearl, pewter and oyster, perfect for elegant daylight or low-lit night light.
53cm wide, 61cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Narina Wallpaper
£123.00Narina Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son shares its name with the beautiful Narina Trogan Bird, native to Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa. Derived from the detailed patterning found on many Ardmore bowls and vases, the artists at Cole & Son have created a soft water coloured geometric design using the stylised feathers of the Narina Bird to produce a subtle yet quirky semi-plain wallpaper.
52cm wide, 52cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Orange Blossom Wallpaper
£161.00Orange Blossom Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Oranges are synonymous with Seville, with its city streets and courtyards teeming with fruit trees. This delicate, fabric-like representation of Seville’s iconic fruit pays homage to the regal tapestries found hanging in the Real Alcázar’s Salón de los Tapices with a subtle textured feel to its foliage.
Pattern Repeat 91.4cm. Width 52cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll. Straight Match.
Orchid Wallpaper
£134.00This large scale floral Orchid wallpaper designed by Cole & Son features a striking orchid resting on stylish leaves. Available in both bold and softer pastel colours
53cm wide, 72cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Orchid Wallpaper
£134.00The famous Orchid Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is newly presented in five new and exciting colour combinations. 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, 76cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Parterre Border Wallpaper (Frieze)
£109.00Designed to co-ordinate directly with the wallpaper of the same name, Parterre Border Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Coloured in reverse, this smart 40cm high horizontal border adds depth and a decorative twist, whether placed at the top of a room or above a dado rail.
40cm high, 64cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Petite Fleur Linen Union Fabric
£145.00 /mThis millefleur meadow is available as a fabric and comes in complementary palettes of sunny nectar yellows and rosy blush pinks. The diminutive florals are available in a crisp linen, perfect for romantic interiors.
Petite Fleur Satin
£127.00 /mThis millefleur meadow is available as a fabric and comes in complementary palettes of sunny nectar yellows and rosy blush pinks. The diminutive florals are available in a delicate satin, perfect for boudoirs and romantic interiors.
Pushkin Wallpaper
£142.00Pushkin Wallpaper deaigned by Cole & Son is an exuberant multi-coloured wallpaper featuring classic oriental motifs, this design is bold and bohemian and named after Alexander Pushkin, one of the greatest Russian playwrights and poets of our time.
68.5cm wide, 38cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Safari Dance Wallpaper
£128.00This beautifully patterned Safari Dance wallpaper designed by Cole & Son features a trio of elephants dancing horizontally across the African Plains. Intricately rendered, they are taken from a series of large decorated urns painted by Zinhle Nene which take pride of place in the Ardmore museum. The colouring has been kept quite simple in order to show off the fine hand drawn elements.
52cm wide, 76.2cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Savanna Shell Wallpaper
£145.00Savanna Shell Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. This lustrous small-scale design elevates an ordinary interior to an extraordinary experience. Savanna Shell was inspired by South Africa’s Leopard Tortoise, whose beautiful markings mimic a leopard’s rosettes. The tortoise’s high, domed shell is covered with pyramid-shaped scutes that fit together like a puzzle in refracted light, as if the tortoise is swimming underwater or walking through dappled sun on the savanna.
Vertical Pattern Repeat 52cm. Straight Match. Width 52cm. Sold as a 10m Roll.
Savuti Wallpaper
£137.00The Savuti is one of Africa’s most loved and well known national parks where hoopoes and hornbills call and sing whilst baboons and chameleons sun themselves in flowering Coral Trees. This wonderful African garden has been recreated as a wallpaper in seven colourful and distinctive colourings each offering a different look
52cm wide, 76.2cm pattern repeat, half drop pattern match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Scaramouche Wallpaper Border
£55.00Reminiscent of carnival bunting, this slim 13cm wide Scaramouche Border Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son has been designed to add a dash of fun and whimsy to your wall. Scaramouche can be applied anywhere within a room. It is sold as a 10m roll.
13cm wide, 13cm high, 50.40cm pattern repeat, straight match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Seafern Wallpaper
£125.00Staghorn and Ivory Tree are just some of the coral species represented in this classic Seafern wallpaper designed by Cole & Son is inspired by antique botanical prints from the late 1700s. Placed on a subtle background of Cole & Son’s archive blockprint, Vermicelli.
53cm wide, 52cm pattern repeat, half drop match
Sold as 10 metre roll
Sweet Pea Wallpaper
£134.00Celebrated for its graceful, frilly flora, Sweet Pea is an enduring Cole & Son motif. With its deliciously scented, lush rambling vines, the Lathyrus odoratus is a favourite in gardens throughout the British Isles and beyond.
Width 52cm, Repeat 38cm. Half Drop. Sold as a 10.05m roll.
Talavera Wallpaper
£186.00Talavera Wallpaper designed by Cole & Son. Talavera’s plentiful pots abundant in flowers and trailing plants can be found throughout Spain, with the traditional ceramics each painted with their own unique decoration.
Pattern Repeat 7.2cm. Width 68.5cm. Sold as a 10.05m Roll. Third Drop.
