1940s Wallpaper Murals
The 1940s left a distinct visual legacy that still resonates in interior design today. Shaped by the tail end of Art Deco and the early stirrings of mid-century modernism, the decade's aesthetic is built around soft, considered color palettes and patterns that feel both refined and quietly nostalgic. Wallpapers from this era draw on dusty roses, sage greens, muted blues, and warm neutrals, often combined with delicate florals, geometric motifs, or the kind of restrained elegance that defined the period. In a living room or study, a 1940s-inspired wall mural can work well as a feature wall behind a velvet sofa or a dark wood bookcase. The color tones of the era pair naturally with traditional materials like polished brass, walnut furniture, and linen or wool textiles. For a bedroom, the subtler patterns and historic motifs can create a calm, layered backdrop that sits comfortably alongside both vintage pieces and more contemporary furniture. These wallpapers are also a good option for anyone restoring a period home who wants to stay true to the decade, or for those simply looking to bring some retro warmth into a modern apartment. The designs are versatile enough to feel at home in a range of settings without needing a fully period-correct interior around them. All 1940s mural wallpapers at Wallism are made to measure, so the design is sized to fit your specific wall rather than a standard format.
Whispers of the Mountain, Green
$4.10/sq. ft
Vintage Florida Botanical Map
$4.10/sq. ft
Lancaster Sky
$4.10/sq. ft
Coastal Signals Dark Blue
$4.10/sq. ft
Seeing Stripes Blue
$4.10/sq. ft
Nighthawks
$4.10/sq. ft
Wooden Skis
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Florida - Screenprint
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Colorado Cowboys - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Plane Blueprint III
$4.10/sq. ft
Vintage City Rain
$4.10/sq. ft
Lines for Days
$4.10/sq. ft
Country Dots Grey
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Indy Speedway - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Tie-Dye Netorli
$4.10/sq. ft
Vintage South Florida Map
$4.10/sq. ft
Mustang
$4.10/sq. ft
Griddy Gray White
$4.10/sq. ft
Lowell Sky
$4.10/sq. ft
Plane Blueprint II
$4.10/sq. ft
Florida Postcard I - Screenprint
$4.10/sq. ft
Miami Beach Postcard II - Screenprint
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Detroit - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Old Plane Blueprint
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings From Chicago - Screenprint
$4.10/sq. ft
Leksand
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from the Slopes - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Masemba Vertical
$4.10/sq. ft
Coastal Signals Blue
$4.10/sq. ft
Aviator
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Oklahoma - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Salt Lake City Postcard - Screenprint
$4.10/sq. ft
Nautical Vibes V
$4.10/sq. ft
Old Beach
$4.10/sq. ft
Aero Maquina Study
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Wisconsin - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Aero Maquina Sepia
$4.10/sq. ft
Desert Flair Petals
$4.10/sq. ft
Dry Martini II
$4.10/sq. ft
Aero Maquina Yellow
$4.10/sq. ft
Loads of Love
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Florida's Finest Oranges - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Minnesota - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Bearded Tit
$4.10/sq. ft
Kala Lines Light Blue
$4.10/sq. ft
Mixed Greens Pea
$4.10/sq. ft
Dragonfly Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Arizona - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Soft Bounce
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Houston - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from North Carolina - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Bloom Lines Purple
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Nashville - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Modern Geometrics, Light Blue & Taupe
$4.10/sq. ft
Checks, Mulberrry
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Iowa - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Gent, Royal Blue
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Indiana - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from The Brass Rail - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft
Greetings from Atlanta - Screenprint Postcard
$4.10/sq. ft