1970s Vintage Shand Kydd Wallpaper Roll - Chinoiserie Toile Colourful MCM - (Single Roll)
About This Vintage Wallpaper
Colourful 1970s Shand Kydd wallpaper roll features a fun chinoiserie design, a perfect blend of vintage flair and maximalist modernism — ideal for accent walls or retro restorations.
Brand: Shand Kydd
Roll Size: 10.05m x 52cm
Quantity: 1 Full roll
Design / Era / Style: 1960s - 1970s | Mid-century modern | Chinoiserie design | Bright and playful colours | Classical chinese pattern | Ditsy flowers
Pattern Repeat: 26.5cm
Batch Numbers: All rolls same batch
Roll Type: Paper
Finish: Matt - low profile texture
Condition: Excellent condition – first layer may need trimming off, clean and well kept after that. The roll has been opened for photos only.
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Photos: Please see all images for colour, pattern and texture details.
Availability: Only this 1 roll available
Note: Some older “pre-pasted” wallpapers may need new paste applied before hanging.
Postage: Orders are sent tracked. I usually post same or next working day (always within 3 working days).
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Chinoiserie literally means “in the Chinese taste” and was a hugely popular decorative art style in Europe long before the 1970s. By the time brands like Shand Kydd revived the look in the mid-20th century, designers were drawing on a tradition that dated back to the 1700s, when European artists were so captivated by imagined Eastern landscapes that entire rooms in aristocratic homes were covered in hand-painted scenic wallpapers featuring pagodas, exotic figures, blossoming flora, and winding bridges — much like the pattern above. Although called “Chinese,” much of the imagery was created by Europeans interpreting and imaginatively re-creating what they thought Chinese art looked like. These wallpapers were so precious and expensive that wealthy families often moved them from home to home in the 18th century, rolling them up like tapestries between uses.
