Meissner Tapeten

A 1930 modern wallpaper sample book, highlighting Bauhaus and Art Deco style patterns. These designs have bold, intense colors, and very subtle patterns, some with gold and silver elevations or highlights. The Cooper Hewitt Library collects many sample books - of wallcoverings, textiles, decorative and specialty papers, leathers, and other materials frequently used in the decorative arts. These pieces support research into museum objects, document an era or style movement, and also serve as inspiration for current artists and designers.