THE ART OF HISTORIC WALLPAPER
- Jun 23
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 31
Adelphi Paper Hangings, founded in 1999 in Sharon Springs, New York, creates historically accurate block printed wallpapers for museums and historic institutions, period designers, and for contemporary design projects.
"Adelphi Paper Hangings preserves the heritage of a rare craft, respects traditional techniques and pursues exceptional standards of quality and craftsmanship," says Arnaud Fouassier.
"Visiting Adelphi Paper Hangings was a truly inspiring immersion into a world where every detail matters."
Wallpaper block-printed by hand Preparing the wallpaper at Adelphi Paper Hangings Hand-crafted wallpaper by Adelphi paper Hangings
Historic Restoration
The $40 million restoration of George Washington's Mount Vernon home brought together artisans and restorers from all over the world, including French wallpaper specialist Arnaud Fouassier.
George Washington's bedchamber at Mount Vernon George Washington Arnaud Fouassier installing Emerson Arabesque wallpaper at Mount Vernon Brian Atchley installing wallpaper at Mount Vernon George Washington's bedchamber at Mount Vernon Jeff Ragland installing Emerson Arabesque by Adelphi Paper Hangings at Mount Vernon
Fouassier joined a team of highly skilled wallpaper installers to decorate the first president's bedchamber, where George Washington died in 1799.
The wallpaper, commissioned by Mount Vernon curators, was created by New York-based Adelphi Paper Hangings, an artisanal producer of historically accurate block printed wallpapers.
The 1790s design chosen for Mount Vernon, Emerson Arabesque, was originally by French wallpaper company Réveillon, Jacquemart et Bénard, and was inspired by Roman frescoes and features love birds, a common motif for a bedchamber.
“Exceptional wallpapers deserve exception installation.”
Arnaud Fouassier
