Wallpapers made by artists*
*graphic designers, illustrators, painters and more
The Capybara Papers curates the best graphic patterns and designs for you. With it’s enormous nose the capybara sniffs through vaults and attics, artist studio’s, books and musea, especially keen on graphicly striking prints. Searching for forgotten patterns, meaningfull designs and artists who needs to be put on the map. The result is a quickly expanding collection of graphic wallpapers that tell a story.
All our designs are made by artists, whether it be woodcutters from medieaval times or contemporary illustrators.
Rijksmuseum Collection
In the vaults of the Amsterdam Rijksmuseum beautiful patterns are gathering dust.
The Capybara Papers is digging them up to make striking historically wallpaper originals for you.
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Rijksmuseum Collection
Flock of Birds
An restored Art Deco print adorned with timeless feathered creatures
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Rijksmuseum Collection
Anno 1500
Authentic 500 year old wallpaper with flowers in an iconic trellis pattern.
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Rijksmuseum Collection
WWW
Originally a Wiener Werkstätte silk fabric, now taking its debut as wallpaper
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Rijksmuseum Collection
Scrumptious Peas
Original Art Nouveau wallpaper for the first time in production!
TypeWalls Collection
Designed by type designers who normally focus on the smallest parts of type,
but are now having a ball on your walls.
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TYPEWALLS Collection
Flash Facets
A true gem for your walls: Make them shimmer with inner lustre, revealing a multifaceted message
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TYPEWALLS Collection
BusyBuilder
Transform your walls into a playful construction project with this vibrant, modular-inspired design!
CAPYBARA CEILINGS
To add height and splendor to your rooms, we nosed for the most suitable images to adorn your ceilings.
Be unique, wallpaper your ceiling!
HEAVENLY COLLECTION
We also found these trompe-l’oeils in the catacombs of the famous Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Heaven opens up while using this magnificent collection on your ceilings.
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Heavenly Ceiling Collection
Angels and grapes
These devine cherubs of wine from around 1580 still prove to be timeless
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Heavenly Ceiling Collection
Clarion Call
An optical illusion, a mythological trompe-l’œil. Adds height, heaven and infinity to any room.
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Heavenly Ceiling Collection
Canopy of clouds
An optical illusion. This 18th century mythological trompe-l’œil adds heigth and style!