'Retrospectives Papers' wallpaper collection launched in Paris

Following the success of our Retrospectives paint range, we have launched eight new wallpaper designs, each based on original patterns from the 1960s and 1970s.

'Starflower' (c.1967)

The most iconic design in the collection and available in 5 colourways - have a look at 'Platinum' for a much more subtle treatment of this nostalgic floral pattern.

Starflower - Above left: Original document (1967), centre & right: Starflower 'Original'

'Lavaliers' (c. 1975)

A bold, geometric motif, the original paper was embossed and one of the five colourways in the collection authentically recreates it with the same print technique.

Lavaliers - Above left: Original document (1975), centre & right: Lavaliers 'Atomic'

'Reverie' (c.1971)

Found in a wallpaper book from the 1970s, this design was clearly inspired by the artist Henri Rousseau.

Reverie - Above left: Original document (1971) and 'The Dream' by Henri Rousseau (1910), centre & right: Reverie 'Jungle'

'Bark' (c.1961)

From the archives at Manchester's Whitworth Art Gallery, this design has changed very little from the original. Two of the five colourways include a mica finish (a subtle, sparkly quality) which adds something new.

Bark - Above left: Original document (1961), centre & right: Bark 'Heath'

"Poppy Flower' (c.1968)

A combination of two designs from the same year, one found in Belgium and the other at the Whitworth Art Gallery, this design has been created in three softer colourways.

Poppy Flower - above left: Original documents (1968), centre & right: Poppy Flower 'Glacier'

'Fern' (c.1960).

A stunning two-colour pattern that would originally have been screen-printed. If you're looking for a punchy wallpaper, have a look at some of the other fabulous colourways in this design.

Fern - Above left: Original ferns used for this design, centre & right: Fern 'Off Black' & Fern 'Yellow'

'Hepworth' (c.1973)

The original pattern was quite cramped so we maintained the elements of this design but gave them more room to breathe - a lovely informal paper for almost any room in the house.

Hepworth - Above left: Original document (1973), centre & right: Hepworth 'Menthe'

'Box' (c.1962)

Another pattern that required very little work, this paper is available in four colourways, with variations in print technique to affect the way the design behaves in changing light conditions.

Box - Above left: Original document (1962), centre & right: Box 'Lime'