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