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.

  • Rijksmuseum Collection

    On a leash

    Based on a clear lined woodprint by a female artist of the 1920’s

  • Rijksmuseum Collection

    Sing

    Clean lines, clear visual language. You can almost hear the music…

  • Rijksmuseum Collection

    Flock of Birds

    An restored Art Deco print adorned with timeless feathered creatures

  • Rijksmuseum Collection

    Anno 1500

    Authentic 500 year old wallpaper with flowers in an iconic trellis pattern.

  • Rijksmuseum Collection

    WWW

    Originally a Wiener Werkstätte silk fabric, now taking its debut as wallpaper

  • 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.

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.

  • Heavenly Ceiling Collection

    Angels and grapes

    These devine cherubs of wine from around 1580 still prove to be timeless

  • Heavenly Ceiling Collection

    Clarion Call

    An optical illusion, a mythological trompe-l’œil. Adds height, heaven and infinity to any room.  

  • Heavenly Ceiling Collection

    Canopy of clouds

    An optical illusion. This 18th century mythological trompe-l’œil adds heigth and style!

  • Capybara Ceilings

    Stripe

    Elevate your space with this modern optical illusion, a joyful and bold statement piece