Striped Wallpaper

A timeless decorative motif, stripes possess a remarkable versatility, bringing crisp architectural order to an interior or a gentle sense of movement through softly textured strié effects. From bold graphic bands to flowing organic forms, these enduring designs lend elegance and character to spaces of every style.

Renowned for its pioneering contribution to striped wallcoverings during the mid to late nineteenth century, Cole & Son played a defining role in the development of the stripe as both a decorative and artistic statement. Innovative techniques, including the use of horsehair brushes to achieve exquisitely soft strié effects and specially crafted wooden pans with integrated ink wells to produce flawlessly even stripes of varying widths, transformed the possibilities of striped design. Today, this spirit of invention continues to inform Cole & Son's collections, where historic craftsmanship and contemporary sophistication combine in stripes that remain as relevant as they are refined.