1940s Wallpaper Murals
The 1940s occupy a distinctive place in design history, sitting at the crossroads of late Art Deco refinement and the quieter, more domestic aesthetic that would come to define mid-century interiors. Wallpapers inspired by this era tend to carry a soft, considered quality: think dusty roses, sage greens, muted blues, and delicate floral arrangements that feel nostalgic without being heavy-handed. These wallpapers and wall murals work particularly well in living rooms and studies, where the period's warmth and character can settle naturally into the room. A 1940s-inspired design placed behind a velvet sofa or framing a reading nook can give a space a grounded, layered feel that is hard to achieve with more contemporary patterns. Walnut furniture, polished brass fittings, and linen or wool textiles all sit comfortably alongside the earthy, restrained tones that define the era. In a bedroom, the softer motifs from this period can create a calm and unhurried backdrop. The muted palette pairs well with both genuine vintage pieces and cleaner modern furniture, making these wallpapers a good option for anyone looking to blend old and new without forcing the look. These designs are also well suited to period homes being restored or updated, but they translate just as well into a contemporary apartment where a single feature wall with historic character can anchor the whole room. Each wallpaper is made to measure at Wallism, so the design is sized to fit your specific wall rather than cut from a standard roll.
Whispers of the Mountain, Green
39 €/m²
Vintage Florida Botanical Map
39 €/m²
Lancaster Sky
39 €/m²
Coastal Signals Dark Blue
39 €/m²
Seeing Stripes Blue
39 €/m²
Nighthawks
39 €/m²
Wooden Skis
39 €/m²
Greetings from Florida - Screenprint
39 €/m²
Greetings from Colorado Cowboys - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Plane Blueprint III
39 €/m²
Vintage City Rain
39 €/m²
Lines for Days
39 €/m²
Country Dots Grey
39 €/m²
Greetings from Indy Speedway - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Tie-Dye Netorli
39 €/m²
Vintage South Florida Map
39 €/m²
Griddy Gray White
39 €/m²
Mustang
39 €/m²
Lowell Sky
39 €/m²
Plane Blueprint II
39 €/m²
Florida Postcard I - Screenprint
39 €/m²
Miami Beach Postcard II - Screenprint
39 €/m²
Greetings from Detroit - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Old Plane Blueprint
39 €/m²
Leksand
39 €/m²
Greetings From Chicago - Screenprint
39 €/m²
Greetings from the Slopes - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Masemba Vertical
39 €/m²
Coastal Signals Blue
39 €/m²
Aviator
39 €/m²
Greetings from Oklahoma - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Salt Lake City Postcard - Screenprint
39 €/m²
Nautical Vibes V
39 €/m²
Old Beach
39 €/m²
Aero Maquina Study
39 €/m²
Aero Maquina Sepia
39 €/m²
Greetings from Wisconsin - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Dry Martini II
39 €/m²
Aero Maquina Yellow
39 €/m²
Desert Flair Petals
39 €/m²
Loads of Love
39 €/m²
Greetings from Florida's Finest Oranges - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Greetings from Minnesota - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Bearded Tit
39 €/m²
Kala Lines Light Blue
39 €/m²
Mixed Greens Pea
39 €/m²
Dragonfly Postcard
39 €/m²
Greetings from Arizona - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Greetings from Houston - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Bloom Lines Purple
39 €/m²
Soft Bounce
39 €/m²
Greetings from North Carolina - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Greetings from Nashville - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Modern Geometrics, Light Blue & Taupe
39 €/m²
Greetings from Iowa - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Checks, Mulberrry
39 €/m²
Greetings from Indiana - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Gent, Royal Blue
39 €/m²
Greetings from Atlanta - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²
Greetings from The Brass Rail - Screenprint Postcard
39 €/m²