vintage french bird floral wallpaper mid century toile style sold by the metre

A vintage French wallpaper featuring an intricate bird and floral design in a soft monochrome palette.

The pattern combines delicate botanical sprigs with small birds, insects and stylised flowers, arranged in a flowing repeat reminiscent of traditional toile and Provençal designs.

Likely dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970s–1990s, this reflects a revival of earlier French decorative styles, reinterpreted with a cleaner, more graphic finish.

The surface has a lightly coated finish, giving it a soft sheen and making it practical and wipeable.

Sourced in France, and increasingly harder to find in continuous usable lengths.

Details
sold by the metre
multiple metres sent as one continuous length where possible
material: coated wallpaper paper
origin: France
era: vintage, circa 1970s–1990s

condition: very good vintage condition, minor edge wear

Repurposing Ideas
ideal for feature walls, cupboard lining, drawer interiors or bookbinding
also suitable for framing, lampshades or decorative paper projects.

Why This Piece

While inspired by earlier French textile traditions, wallpapers like this are now increasingly sought after for their decorative versatility and softer, heritage feel.

The combination of birds, florals and fine line detail gives it a timeless quality that works beautifully in both classic and modern interiors.