Wallpaper - Greetings from The Brass Rail - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from The Brass Rail wallpaper captures the energy of an illuminated mid-century city evening, drawn from a vintage postcard by The Tichnor Brothers. The design centres on the bustling art deco facade of The Brass Rail Restaurant Lounge Cafe Bar, complete with glowing neon signage advertising the London Grill, Sea Grill, and Continental Room. Figures in period 1940s tailoring stroll along the pavement beneath striped awnings, surrounded by rich tones of amber, warm beige, black, and vivid red accents. Like all our wall murals, this design is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because of its narrative character and horizontal perspective, we see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a dining room, hallway, or living room. In a dining space, placing the wallpaper along an uninterrupted wall creates the feeling of an evening view onto a lively street corner, giving the room depth and conversation. For a hallway or entrance area, the movement of the strolling figures and the warm glow of the neon marquees bring an inviting, atmospheric quality to spaces that connect the rest of the home. In a larger living room, we recommend giving the mural a wider wall behind a low sofa or credenza so the full street scene and vintage architectural lettering remain clearly visible.

Styling it

The rich graphic style and historic 1940s character of the artwork give you a strong foundation for surrounding furniture. We would balance the busy details of the street scene with relatively clean-lined pieces rather than overly ornate decor.

• Darker wood finishes, such as walnut or stained teak, complement the deep amber and black shadows in the illustration without competing with the architectural lines.
• Subtle brass hardware or lighting fixtures echo the warm metallic glow of the neon restaurant signs and art deco lettering.
• Upholstery in warm neutrals or deep charcoal allows the lively colour palette of the wallpaper to remain the clear visual focus of the room.

Colour combinations

The illustration is built around a palette of glowing amber, warm beige, and deep black, lifted by touches of warm red, neon yellow, and cool grey in the street details. When choosing surrounding wall colours and trim, we like pairing this mural with soft, warm stone or biscuit tones that pick up the lighter sections of the pavement and facade. For a moodier, more enveloping interior, a deep charcoal or warm off-black on adjacent woodwork and skirting grounds the dark shadows in the print and heightens the illuminated effect of the marquees.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives a clean, refined look once installed. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer wallpaper options suitable for a range of different homes, spaces, and decorating needs.