Hand-painted Chinese silk wallpaper with Chinoiserie floral pattern

In the 18th century, Chinoiserie wallpaper was popular among wealthy Europeans. These Chinese silk wallpaper designs were inspired by traditional paintings of birds, flowers and bamboo. In addition to floral motifs, many wallpapers also showed scenes of everyday life set within landscapes of mountains, trees and water. These hand-painted wallpapers were made by Chinese artisans.

Hand-painted silk wallpaper with Chinese motifs

Today, Fromental takes a modern approach to Chinoiserie, using monochromatic palettes, dynamic colors and contemporary compositions. Its collections and bespoke designs are carefully custom made and hand-painted using methods related to those used in the 18th century.

Painted Chinese silk wallpaper by Fromental

Fromental was founded by Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes in 2005 and creates wallpapers, fabrics and accessories. Its distinctive British style, combining historical references with classic and contemporary London influences, is paired with fine silks and luxurious fabrics. The result is a series of unique, modern and timeless hand-painted wallcoverings.

Pink background and floral motifs

The expansive colors and unusual patterns, including lotus flowers and Chinese silk motifs, make these wallpapers especially interesting for anyone who loves art deco, vintage interiors and Asian style.

Corridor design in Asian style

Gray and pink flowers

Realistic hand-painted silk wallpaper

Luxury black and gold painted wallpaper

Green painted silk wallpaper with Chinese motifs

Light blue wallpaper with flowering twigs

Brown wallpaper in the room

Green wallpaper and vintage vanity

Dark brown wallpaper with Chinese floral designs