Wallpaper - Greetings from Odessa - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Odessa wallpaper brings the classic mid-century American linen postcard into a large, graphic format. Originally produced by The Tichnor Brothers in the 1940s, the design centres on large-scale block lettering that spells out "Greetings from Odessa, Texas", with each letter containing an illustrated vignette of the West Texas town, including the red brick City Hall, an oil derrick, and local buildings flying the American flag. Set against a striking backdrop of rich blue and warm orange tones, the screenprint-style character gives the piece an authentic vintage travel feel. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this mural wallpaper turns historic graphic art into a distinctive focal point.

In the room

Because the composition relies on strong typographic forms and detailed vignettes inside the letters, we see this working best on an accent wall where the entire graphic can be taken in at once. In a living room or a dedicated study, giving the mural a clear, relatively open wall ensures that the lettering remains readable and the smaller architectural illustrations are not broken up by tall furniture.

The bold blue and orange palette carries plenty of visual energy, making it an engaging backdrop behind a low sofa or a desk. In a hallway or entrance area, the postcard format creates an immediate sense of arrival, bringing character and colour to spaces that might otherwise feel purely functional.

Styling it

The graphic, mid-century nature of the print pairs naturally with interior pieces that share a vintage or industrial sensibility. We suggest keeping surrounding large furniture relatively simple in form so the wall mural remains the primary visual statement.

Mid-century modern shapes or clean, utilitarian furniture in warm wood tones, such as teak or warm oak, sit comfortably alongside the retro aesthetic of the print. To balance the vibrant palette, consider anchoring the room with neutral upholstery or matte black metal accents that echo the graphic linework in the illustrations.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a warm orange and vivid blue ground, supported by the brick reds, warm yellows, and off-white details inside the lettering.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, soft creams, or muted sandy tones provide a calm frame that lets the artwork stand out without stark contrast. If you want a more cohesive, envelopment-style scheme, picking up the rich, warm terracotta or burnt orange from the sunset sky on adjacent painted surfaces or larger textiles creates a warm, unified space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls in fixed sizes.

Our murals are printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to a variety of homes and living spaces, whether you own your property or rent.